Ben Simmoneau Biography
Ben Simmoneau is an American 6-time Emmy Award-winning Anchor/Reporter working for WCVB in Boston, Massachusetts as a news reporter and evening news anchor. Prior to joining the station in June 2016, he worked for WNYW.
Ben Simmoneau Age
Simmoneau 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 40s.
Ben Simmoneau Height
Simmoneau stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches.
Ben Simmoneau Family
Simmoneau 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 Simmoneau has any siblings.
Ben Simmoneau Wife
Simmoneau is married to his lovely spouse, whose names are under review. The couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their 2 children, a son and a daughter, whose names are also under review. Their kids are 2 years old apart, and their son is the firstborn. Simmoneau likes spending his spare time with his wife and kids, as well as traveling, reading, and running.
Ben Simmoneau Net Worth
Simmoneau has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
Ben Simmoneau Salary
Simmoneau earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Ben Simmoneau Career
Simmoneau serves at NewsCenter 5 as a news reporter and evening news anchor for the 4, 5, and 5:30 p.m. newscasts. He is also in charge of a famous part of WCVB’s called “Ben Has Your Back.” He talks to programs, government groups, and businesses, to help people in Massachusetts. Simmoneau has helped many viewers get back money that belongs to them and shares what he learns so others don’t have the same problems.
Before joining WCVB, Simmoneau worked for WNYW-TV in New York City as a weekday morning anchor for 3 years. Before that, he served at KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as an investigative reporter and news anchor for 5 years. He started his career at a TV station called WGAL, which is also owned by Hearst, in Pennsylvania. Before Simmoneau finished college, he had a job helping Chris Matthews with his popular book called American: Beyond Our Grandest Notions. He worked as a researcher.
In New York, Simmoneau was part of the Executive Council for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Greater NY Chapter. Now, he helps a lot with the New England Chapter. He’s involved in hosting a big event called the Fete of Food and Wine and a yearly walk fundraiser called Take Steps. Simmoneau has also helped out with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network before. When coming to his education, Simmoneau is a proud alumnus of Ithaca College, where he obtained a degree in journalism.
Ben Simmoneau Awards and Honors
Throughout his career, Simmoneau has won multiple accolades and honors for his incredible work. He got the top award for “On-Air Personality – Television” at the Sound Bites Awards in the year 2017. Simmoneau was given this award by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. He has won 6 Emmy Awards and has been given the Edward R. Murrow award 2 times – once for his reporting at WGAL and once for being part of the team at KYW that won for being an excellent station. In the year 2006, during the mid-term elections, Simmoneau’s creative coverage made the University of Southern California honor him a Walter Cronkite Award for being really good at political journalism.
Ben Simmoneau WCVB
Simmoneau is working at WCVB where he works alongside other famous WCVB meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Jessica Brown
- Antoinette Antonio
- Shaun Chaiyabhat
- Jennifer Eagan
- Anthony Everett
- Ed Harding
- Doug Meehan
- Ted Reinstein
- Rhondella Richardson
- Mary Saladna
Ben Simmoneau 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 8k followers on Twitter.