Matt Austin Biography
Matt Austin is an American News Reporter/Anchor working for News 6 WKMG (CBS Affiliate) in Orlando, Florida. He joined the station in June 2011.
Matt Austin Age
Austin likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. However, in November 2014, an American weekly magazine, “People” noted that Austin was 31 years old as of that month. As a result, Austin is maybe 39 years old as of 2022 and born in the year 1983.
Matt Austin Height
Austin stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m).
Matt Austin Family
Austin has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Austin has any siblings.
Matt Austin Wife
Austin is married to his lovely spouse, Tricia. They tied the knot on May 1, 2004. She posted their pic on his Instagram Page on May 1, 2019, celebrating their 15th marriage anniversary. There is no information about their engagement and wedding.
In November 2014, an American weekly magazine, “People” noted that Tricia was 35 years old as of that month. As a result, Tricia is maybe 43 years old as of 2022 and born in the year 1979. Austin often posts his wife’s pics on his Instagram Page.
Matt Austin Children
Austin and his wife Tricia take great pride in being mom and dad to their 3 daughters, Addi, Sawyer, and Lulu. Addi is 17 years old as of 2022 having been born on September 2, 2005. Lulu is 14 years as of 2022 having been born on March 28, 2008.
Matt Austin Children
Austin and his wife Tricia take great pride in being mom and dad to their 3 daughters, Addi, Sawyer, and Lulu. Addi is 17 years old as of 2022 having been born on September 2, 2005. Lulu is 14 years as of 2022 having been born on March 28, 2008.
Austin often posts his daughters’ pics on his Instagram Page. He likes spending precious time with his daughters and wife when he is not at work. Austin’s family’s religion is Christianity. Austin says that her daughters and wife have added motivation to make sure that Central Florida is safe and informed.
Matt Austin Net Worth
Austin has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a News Reporter/Anchor.
Matt Austin Salary
Austin earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Matt Austin Career
Austin serves at News 6 WKMG as an Evening News Anchor. He anchors the 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, and 11 PM newscasts from Monday to Friday. Over the years with News 6, he has reported on some of the most significant court cases in Florida such as the cases of George Zimmerman and Casey Anthony.
Austin’s reporting has brought changes in Florida State. He assisted in changing Florida law in the year 2019 that earlier kept law enforcement from pulling over texting drivers. There was a rise in distracted driving crashes.
He has worked as a news reporter at WVNY ABC 22 & WFFF FOX44 in Burlington, Vermont for 4 years and 8 months. He has also worked for KRTV and KFBB in Great Falls, Montana as a news anchor/reporter, for 2 years and 4 years respectively.
Austin has covered many tragic events and multiple hurricanes over the course of his career. He was honored with the Service to America Award by The National Association of Broadcasters for his 3-year investigation.
He says that his main objective is giving individuals a relatable and reliable experience when watching the news. For his education, Austin is a proud alumnus of Syracuse University. He attended the university in the year 1999 and graduated 4 years later with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Broadcast Journalism.
Matt Austin News 6 WKMG
Austin is working at News 6 WKMG where he works alongside other famous News 6 WKMG meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Lisa Bell
- Julie Broughton
- Amanda Castro
- Bridgett Ellison
- Ginger Gadsden
- Crystal Moyer
- Erik von Ancken
- Justin Warmoth
- Steve Montiero
- Tom Sorrells
- Troy Bridges
- Candace Campos
- Samara Cokinos
- Jonathan Kegges
Matt Austin Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 1600 followers on Instagram.
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