Alex McLoon Biography
Alex McLoon is an American Reporter, Anchor, and Multimedia Journalist working at KETV-TV in Omaha, Nebraska as a reporter and fill-in anchor. He has been working for the station since April 2021.
Alex McLoon Age
McLoon likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. However, he might be in his 20s.
Alex McLoon Height
McLoon stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches.
Alex McLoon Family
McLoon 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 McLoon has any siblings.
Alex McLoon Wife / Girlfriend
McLoon is in a relationship with a lady by the name of Joey Safchik. She is an American journalist working for NBC 7 San Diego in CA as a political reporter. She often posts his photos alongside her on his Instagram Page (go check ’em out!). As soon as the two get engaged or married (or get their firstborn!), there will be an update. When McLoon is not at work, he likes spending precious time with his girlfriend and friends, trying new restaurants in Nebraska or learning about history and arts.
Alex McLoon Net Worth
McLoon has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter, Anchor, and Multimedia Journalist.
Alex McLoon Salary
McLoon earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Alex McLoon Education
McLoon is a proud 2018 alumnus of The University of Kansas, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Journalism, with an emphasis on News and Information. During his stint at the university, he served at the University Daily Kansan and KUJH News. He is currently actively involved in the KU journalism school’s Young Professionals Alumni Board. McLoon attended high school in Liberty, Missouri.
Alex McLoon Career
McLoon serves at KETV 7 News as a news reporter, covering breaking hard local news stories in Omaha, NE. He also serves the station as a fill-in news anchor for weekend and weekday – evening and morning, newscasts. Before joining KETV, McLoon worked as a multimedia journalist and videographer at WOWT NBC in Omaha, Nebraska for 1 and a half years (from November 2019 to April 2021).
Prior to that, McLoon spent a year at KMTV-Scripps Media in Omaha from July 2018 to July 2019. McLoon also worked as a multimedia journalist at KSNT TV in Topeka, Kansas, from February 2017 to May 2018. His earlier experience includes over three years at KUJH-TV in Lawrence, Kansas, where he served as a multimedia journalist and web producer from January 2015 to May 2018. Additionally, he was a production assistant and talent at Niles Media Group in Kansas City, Missouri, from August 2012 to May 2014.
At the student station KUJH, McLoon served as a news anchor and he and covered the Jayhawks men’s football and basketball games. His very 1st major assignment was reporting on the Jayhawks from Omaha during the NCAA Tournament of thee year 2015, back when the downtown arena was named the Century Link Center.
McLoon’s television career began in high school, where he started by helping in the production of college and high school sports broadcasts and ultimately became a play-by-play commentator. He says that one of his favorite memories was being the host of a basketball tournament that was 48 hours long. He also freelanced for FOX Sports while growing up.
One of McLoon’s unforgettable stories from Omaha was featured on CNBC. It was about a woman who fell into a coma for 3 months while getting coronavirus treatment. Her husband, who was preparing for her funeral, kept a journal about her recovery. Instead of passing away, she woke up, finished therapy, and returned home.
Alex McLoon KETV-TV
McLoon is working at KETV-TV alongside other famous KETV-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Julie Cornell
- Sarah Fili
- Quanecia Fraser
- Rob McCartney
- Jack Keenan
- Melissa Fry
- Davon Taylor
- Andy Kendeigh
- Bill Randby
Alex McLoon 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 870 followers on Instagram, over 1.1K followers on Facebook, and over 1.8K followers on Twitter.