Whitney Martin WTVO, Rockford, Bio, Age, Husband, Wedding, Salary, Height, Family and Net Worth

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Whitney Martin Biography

Whitney Martin is an American award-winning journalist currently serving as the Assistant News Director and Morning Anchor at WTVO-TV Eyewitness News in Rockford, Illinois. Before joining WTVO in October 2019, she served as a morning news anchor at WDJT CBS 58, in Greater Milwaukee Area.

Whitney Martin Education

Whitney received her high school diploma from East High School. More information regarding her educational background will be updated as soon as possible. READ: Theodore Norman Howard-Gabel

Whitney Martin Age

Martin is 36 years old as of 2024. She was born on July 15, 1985, in Rockford, Illinois, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on July 15th of every year.

Whitney Martin Nationality and Ethnicity

Whitney holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, United States. She belongs to the White-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.

Whitney Martin Height

Martin stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and maintains a body weight of 59 kg.

Whitney Martin Family

Whitney was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois by her parents. However, information regarding her family members including her father, mother and siblings is currently unknown to the public. READ: Brigit Mahoney

Whitney Martin Husband

Whitney is a married woman. However, she has not yet updated her husband’s details in the public domain. She is a proud mother of a son Sawyer born in May 2018.

Whitney Martin Salary

Martin currently serving as the Assistant News Director and Morning Anchor at WTVO-TV Eyewitness News in Rockford, Illinois, earns an estimated annual salary of $1 million.

Whitney Martin Net Worth

Whitney Martin is an American award-winning journalist and Assistant News Director with an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Whitney Martin WTVO-TV

Martin currently serves as the Assistant News Director and Morning Anchor at WTVO-TV Eyewitness News in Rockford, Illinois. She rejoined WTVO-TV in October 2019. READ: Keleigh Beeson

Whitney embarked on her journalism journey in 2005 through an internship at the CBS affiliate in Rockford. Since then, she has traversed various roles within the realm of news, including Live Truck Operator, Photographer, Reporter, Producer, and News Anchor. Presently, she serves as the Assistant News Director at WTVO/FOX39.

In 2010, Whitney ascended to the anchor chair, earning accolades such as being named “Best Reporter” by the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Broadcasters Association. Her investigative work on child poverty in the Rockford area garnered an Emmy nomination. Whitney’s prowess extends beyond reporting; she is also recognized as one of the “Best Photographers” and “Best Anchors” by the Illinois Broadcasters Association. Her feature writing earned her top honors from the Associated Press, and the State of Illinois commends her dedication to broadcasting.

Not only does Whitney excel professionally, but she also dedicates herself to community service. Her volunteer efforts earned recognition from the Rockford City Council, who designated a day in her honor. Additionally, she has been consistently voted as one of the “Top TV Personalities” by the Rockford Register Star’s Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving the esteemed “What Rocks” Award three years consecutively. Her achievements haven’t gone unnoticed in leadership circles either, as she is a recipient of the Lincoln Middle Capstone award and was named a “40 under 40” Leader by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.