David Johnson Biography
David Johnson is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor/Reporter working for WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a news anchor and reporter. He has been working for the station since January 1985 after working for WSB-TV.
David Johnson Age
Johnson was born on July 3, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. He is therefore 66 tears old as of 2023. He celebrates his birthday on the 3rd of July every year.
David Johnson Height
Johnson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 10 inches.
David Johnson Family
Johnson grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida. He 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.
David Johnson Wife / Sons
Johnson is married to his lovely spouse, Nancy Polinsky Johnson, the CEO of Shady Ave Magazine. Nancy also appears often on WQED cooking shows and pledge breaks. The couple first met at WSB-TV and tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony. They take great pride in being dad and mom to their 2 adult sons, Eric and Michael. Johnson and Nancy are grandparents to their 2 granddaughters, Lucy and Winnie. He often posts his sons and grandkids on his Instagram Page.
David Johnson Net Worth
Johnson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
David Johnson Salary
Johnson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
David Johnson Career
Johnson serves at WPXI as a news reporter and evening news anchor. He appears on the anchor’s desk during the 5 PM and 6 PM newscasts alongside Lisa Sylvester. He also appears on the 7 PM newscasts on PCNC. Before joining WPXI, he worked for WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia as a noon/evening news anchor and evening news reporter.
Johnson and Peggy Finnegan formed the longest-running anchor team in Pittsburgh TV history. They worked together until Peggy’s retirement in the year 2020. In the year 2016, they were recognized as the Broadcasters of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, making them the first anchor team to receive this honor. Their outstanding career achievements in journalism were further acknowledged when they received the President’s Award for career achievement in Journalism from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania in the year 2015.
After college, he started his career on the air at a TV station in Gainesville. After that, he worked at stations in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Chattanooga, before now moving to Atlanta. Throughout his career, he has won several honors for his incredible work. He holds an Emmy, as well as several Pittsburgh Press Club Golden Quills. He also holds other local and regional honors.
Throughout his career, he has reported on significant national events, such as the impactful events of the September 11 attacks, the Democratic National Convention in the year 1988, the devastating 1989 San Francisco earthquake, space shuttle launches, and the tragic Oklahoma City bombing. However, one particular event stands out as his favorite: the Quecreek Mine rescue. He holds this story close to his heart because he had the opportunity to cover it from the beginning until the end, and the outcome was a true success with all 9 miners being rescued alive.
When coming to his education, he is a proud alumnus of the University of Florida, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting. During his leisure time, he likes to volunteer to various charity causes.
Starting from the year 2002, Johnson has dedicated his time on a weekly basis to volunteer at the National Council of Jewish Women’s Children’s Waiting Room, located at the Family Court building. His role there involves providing babysitting services for the children of both litigants and jurors. Additionally, Johnson has a rich history of volunteer work with St. Barnabas Health, demonstrating his commitment to helping others in need.
David Johnson WPXI
Johnson is working at WPXI where he works alongside other famous WPXI meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Lisa Sylvester
- Gordon Loesch
- Katherine Amenta
- Susan Koeppen
- Jennifer Tomazic
- Liz Kilmer
- Alyssa Raymond
- Nicole Ford
David Johnson 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 3.5K followers on Instagram.