Joe Cook Biography
Joe Cook is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WAPT serving as a Sports Director. He has been working for the station since September 2019 after working as a weekend sports anchor/reporter at WLTX in Columbia, SC.
Joe Cook Age
Cook 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 40s judging from his appearance.
Joe Cook Height
Cook stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Joe Cook Family
Cook 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 Cook has any siblings.
Joe Cook Wife
Cook is happily married to his lovely Wife Raven. Joe proposed to his wife Raven on Dec 31, 2020. Joe planned the proposal, keeping it a secret from Raven and the majority of their family and friends. He chose to pop the question in front of their parents and a live Zoom audience. Raven shared on Facebook, “He planned the Zoom for those that could not be there in person, but he also filmed the entire moment for family and friends who missed it live.” Joe expressed that it was a deeply meaningful and emotional moment that he wanted to share with their loved ones.
Joe Cook’s Net Worth
Cook has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Joe Cook Salary
Cook earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Joe Cook Career
Cook serves as the Sports Director for 16 WAPT Sports, fulfilling a lifelong dream of being immersed in the sports world. Before joining 16 WAPT, Joe held the position of weekend sports anchor/reporter at WLTX in Columbia, SC. During his tenure there, he covered significant events such as Clemson football’s national championships in 2016 and 2018, the South Carolina women’s basketball national championship in 2017, as well as other major league teams.
Joe’s coverage extended to high-profile events like Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta and the NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte. Joe’s work includes reporting on the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals, two NCAA men’s tournaments men’s Final Fours, and two Masters tournaments. He also spent three years covering SEC and ACC sports.
Joe’s journey in sports television began in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he gained unique experiences covering a variety of events, including the world-famous Iditarod sled dog race, Midnight Sun Baseball game, WCHA Division I hockey, GNAC Division II athletics, and the local high school and community sports scene.
Before his time in Alaska, Joe was on the air in Omaha, Nebraska, where he provided radio color commentary for Norfolk State Spartans men’s basketball, served as the play-by-play voice for the women’s basketball team, and contributed as a multimedia talent for NSUSpartans.com.
Throughout his career, Joe has secured interviews with sports legends like former head football coach Marty Schottenheimer, basketball icon Magic Johnson, former pro football player Bruce Smith, and four-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion Lance Mackey. In his leisure time, Joe enjoys watching his favorite teams, the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Braves. When not into sports, he’s on the basketball court or in the kitchen honing his baking and chef skills.
Joe Cook WAPT
Cook is working at WAPT alongside other famous WAPT meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- David Hartman
- Bradley Davis
- Isabel Davis
- Erin Pickens
- Katie Garch
- Ross Adams
- Christana Kay
- Scott Simmons
- Sydney Goldberg
- Troy Johnson
Joe Cook Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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