Darius Johnson Biography

Darius Johnson is an American journalist who serves KUSA 9NEWS as a reporter. He joined the station in June 2021. Previously, he served FOX59 & CBS4 in Indianapolis as a reporter and a substitute anchor for two years. 

Darius Johnson Age

Johnson was born and raised in Chicago. He likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 30’s.

Darius Johnson Height

Johnson stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Darius Johnson Family

Johnson 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 Johnson has any siblings.

Darius Johnson Wife 

Johnson is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.

Darius Johnson Net Worth

Johnson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a journalist.

Darius Johnson Salary

Johnson earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.

Darius Johnson Education

Johnson received his master’s degree from Columbia Journalism School in New York and graduated with honors from Morehouse College in Atlanta.

Darius Johnson Career

Johnson serves KUSA 9NEWS as a reporter. He joined the station in June 2021. Previously, he served FOX59 & CBS4 in Indianapolis. as a reporter and a substitute anchor for two years. At Fox 59 and CBS4Indy, he focused on Violence and Delaware County on Wednesday-Friday evenings and Bright & Early on the Weekends.

Before joining FOX59/CBS4, Johnson spent nearly two years at WSAV in Savannah, Georgia. During his time there, Johnson covered a deadly C-130 Plane Crash, Hurricanes Michael and Irma, and in-depth investigations of a Glynn County Police Lieutenant involved in a double murder-suicide and the deaths of two Effingham County teens found buried behind their home.

While in Atlanta, Johnson worked as a freelance news assistant for the national content center on CNN. At CNN, he contributed to breaking news coverage on the Flint water crisis, the Pulse Nightclub attack in Orlando, and the death of Muhammad Ali and was assigned to work on national issues like gun violence.

In August 2016, he was asked to write an op-ed piece about his experience growing up in Chicago where his mom was a victim of gun violence when he was only six weeks old. By training and temperament, he is a firm believer in getting it right the first time, telling stories that influence people, providing a voice for the voiceless, and holding the powerful accountable.

When he is not working, he likes looking for a new restaurant or coffee shop, enjoying all Indy has to offer, traveling, mentoring young men and women, and spending time with family and friends. He is a proud and active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporation.

Darius Johnson FOX59

At FOX 59 Johnson worked alongside other famous FOX 59 anchors and reporters including;

1. Colby Thelen
2. Kayla Sullivan
3. Dan Spehler
4. Kelly Reinke
5. Zach Myers
6. Russ McQuaid
7. Nick McGill
8. Krista McEnany
9. Jill Glavan
10. Ray Cortopassi
11. Melissa Crash
12. Courtney Crown
13. Britt Baker
14. Beairshelle Edmé
15. Sherman Burdette
16. Dave Griffiths
17. Mike Sullivan
18. Jessica Hayes
19. Alexa Green

Darius Johnson’s Social Media Platforms

Johnson is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook and Twitter. He has over 2,000 followers on Twitter and 1,000 followers on Facebook.