Brien Blakely Biography
Brien Blakely is a famous Emmy Award-winning American journalist working for Fox 46 News as a news anchor and reporter. Blakely started working at Fox Charlotte in 2005. Before that, he anchored the morning news show on KPNX in Phoenix for two years.
Brien Blakely Age
Blakely likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 40’s judging from his appearance.
Brien Blakely Height
Blakely stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Brien Blakely Family
Blakely has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Blakely has any siblings.
Brien Blakely Wife
Blakely is happily married to his wife, Ava. Although the exact date of their wedding is not specified, the couple shares the joy of parenthood with their child, Wes, and their Shih Tzu dog, Kobe. When not on the golf course, Blakely enjoys hosting Pool/BBQ parties for their children and friends.
Brien Blakely’s Net Worth
Blakely has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter.
Brien Blakely Salary
Blakely earns an annual salary ranging from $ 43,668 – $ 150,443.
Brien Blakely Education
Blakely pursued her education at Western Kentucky University, and successfully graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication.
Brien Blakely Career
Blakely began his career at Fox Charlotte in 2005, following a professional journey that involved minor acting roles as reporters on television series like The X-Files, The Practice, Roswell, and the short-lived Fox legal drama Head Cases. In addition to his acting, he played as a second baseman for a minor-league baseball team in Billings, Mont.
Before joining Fox Charlotte, Blakely worked in California as a freelance reporter and anchor on the cable network E!, provided news summaries for DirecTV, and served as a host on HGTV’s “Weekend Warriors.” He also anchored the morning news show on KPNX in Phoenix for two years. Brien joined Queen City News in 2016 and reports for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. He particularly excels in covering Breaking News and has received multiple Emmy awards for both his work at the anchor desk and in the field.
Blakely is actively involved in reporting various ‘Getting Results’ segments, including the CMPD Toy Drive, Cops & Neighbors, Officer of the Month, Getting The Bad Guys, and Who’s Hiring. This marks Blakely’s second work in Charlotte, having previously worked for the FOX station in Seattle, KCPQ. Throughout his career, he has also worked in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Bristol, Va. Blakely’s time in Hollywood involved hosting various TV shows such as HGTV’s Weekend Warriors, Battledome, The National Enquirer TV Show, and E! News Daily.
He also made appearances on network TV shows like The Practice, Roswell, and The X-Files. Blakely attended Western Kentucky University, where he was not only a student but also a former baseball player. Before transitioning to TV news, he worked in the front office of the Atlanta Braves.
Blakely Queen City News
Blakely is working at Queen City News alongside other famous Queen City News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Andrew Brightman
- Derek Dellinger
- Morgan Frances
- Carla Gebhart
- Jason Harper
- Robin Kanady
- Mike Lacett
- Tara Lane
- Will Lewis
- Ann Wyatt Little
Brien Blakely Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.