Jim Mertens Biography
Jim Mertens is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as an evening news anchor. Prior to joining the station in May 2022, he worked for WQAD-TV.
Jim Mertens Age
Mertens 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.
Jim Mertens Height
Mertens stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches.
Jim Mertens Family
Mertens has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. However, it is known that his parents are both Manitowoc, Wisconsin natives. His dad was an avid fan of the Cubs. It is also not known if Mertens has any siblings.
Jim Mertens Wife
Mertens is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Mertens being in any past relationship with anyone.
Jim Mertens Net Worth
Mertens has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Jim Mertens Salary
Mertens earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jim Mertens Career
Mertens serves at KCRG as an evening news anchor, appearing on the 4, 6, and 10 PM newscasts alongside Beth Malicki. He has also been working as a Public Affairs Host of “The Cities” on WQPT since November 2010. Before joining KCRG, he worked for WQAD-TV (ABC) in Moline, Illinois as News Anchor from February 1995 to May 2022.
From January 2007 to March 2012, he took on the role of a News Announcer at KUUL-FM, a morning drive-time “oldies” station serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois. His career led him to WWMT-TV News Channel 3 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in May 1989, where he worked as a News Anchor and Reporter for 5 years and 10 months.
Mertens began his journey in radio as an Announcer at WFON-FM, where he worked for 2 years and 7 months from March 1978 to September 1980. Following his radio experience, he ventured into radio announcing and news reporting at WAXX-WAYY Radio on a part-time basis. He held this position for 1 year and 8 months, from October 1980 to May 1982 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In June 1982, Mertens transitioned to television as an Evening News Anchor and Reporter at WEAU 13 News, where he spent 7 years covering news stories. From there, he now joined WWMT.
Mertens serves as a board member of the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. He has served at the Northwest Broadcast News Association and the Iowa Broadcast News Association as the president. When it comes to his education, Mertens is a proud alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he attended from 1980 to 1984. He graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. During his leisure time, he likes rooting for his favorite sports teams: the Green Bay Packers and the Brewers.
Jim Mertens KCRG
Mertens is working at KCRG where he works alongside other famous KCRG meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Beth Malicki
- Danielle Wagner
- Kristin Rogers
- Jackie Kennon
- Becky Phelps
- Emily Schrad
- Joe Winters
- Jan Ryherd
- Corey Thompson
- Hannah Messier
- Jack Lido
Jim Mertens Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook and Twitter. He has over 740 followers on Twitter.