Mark Wilson Biography
Mark Wilson is an American Emmy Award-winning News Anchor/Reporter and Musician working for FOX 13 – WTVT-TV in Tampa, Florida. He joined the station in September 1997.
Mark Wilson Age
Wilson was born in the year 1969 in the United States. As a result, he is 53 years old as of 2022. His exact date and month of birth are unknown at the moment therefore it is difficult to know when he celebrates his birthday.
Mark Wilson Height
Wilson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).
Mark Wilson Family
Wilson was born to his loving parents, John Wilson, a retired News Anchor/Reporter who is well known for having worked at FOX 13. He retired from his journalism career on November 26, 2014. There is no information regarding Wilson’s mother.
Mark Wilson Siblings
Wilson was raised alongside his 2 brothers, Patrick and Paul. Wilson’s brothers work with Wilson as lead guitarists in the band “The Wilson Van” (formerly – “Van Wilson”). Other than Patrick being a singer, he is also an actor. Wilson also has a brother-in-law, Charles Tillman.
Mark Wilson Wife
Wilson is married to his lovely spouse, Angela. There is no information about their wedding or engagement. The couple takes great pride in being mom and dad to their 2 daughters, whose names are currently under review. The family happily lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. Wilson likes spending his free time with his wife and daughters, as well as their 2 golden retrievers.
Mark Wilson’s Net Worth
Wilson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a News Anchor/Reporter.
Mark Wilson Salary
Wilson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Mark Wilson Education
Wilson graduated from Shorecrest Preparatory School in the year 1987 and then attended Tallahassee Community College the same year. He graduated from Tallahassee College in the year 1988 with an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Journalism and Communications. Wilson also enrolled at Florida State University in 1987 and spent 4 years there, and eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Broadcast Journalism.
During his stint at college, he played a few sports and earned the best prize of all. At Tallahassee Community College, he earned a number of state media awards as Editor of “The Talon”. At Florida State University, he served as a writer for morning news on the student radio station, V-89 FM. He also served as an anchor and producer of a student weekly television show, “1800 Seconds.” While in college (Florida State University), he served at NBC News as a regional correspondent.
Mark Wilson Career
Wilson serves at FOX 13 as a news anchor for the 6 and 10 pm newscasts from Monday to Friday. He has over 22 years’ worth of journalism experience. He has traveled across the globe and has shared the stories of the people of Tampa Bay. Over the years with FOX 13, he has earned recognition from Ground Zero in New York for his report on Hurricane Katrina. He has also won an Emmy Award for covering devastating tornadoes in Alabama from the scene of Orlando’s Pulse nightclub shooting.
Wilson’s standout assignments came about in the year 2005 when he embedded with a group of United States Army Reservists during the height of the Iraq war. He got an invite to the White House in the year 2011 for an exclusive interview with President Barrack Obama.
Before joining FOX 13, he served at WNCN as a Weekend News AnchorWeekend Anchor for 2 years. Wilson has also worked for WBHS-TV50 Silver King Communications in Tampa as a News Anchor/Reporter for 2 years. Besides journalism, Wilson has worked as a Press Office Assistant at the Press Office of the Florida Governor in Tallahassee, Florida for one and a half years.
Wilson is a strong volunteer in the community. He is actively involved in a number of charities such as Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., the March of Dimes, and The Wilson Family Foundation (founded by his brothers and parents). During his leisure time, he enjoys playing guitar.
Mark Wilson Music
Wilson is a passionate rock guitarist. He has a diverse musical background. Growing up, he played the violin and sang in his mother’s church choirs. He was heavily influenced by Eddie Van Halen. He has recorded a number of song tracks for independent films. Wilson likes auctioning off some of his custom guitars at their band, The Wilson Van, as well as benefit concerts and other community events. Wilson together with his brothers and his brother-in-law gets together a couple of times annually. When they meet, they take the stage to perform in their rock band. While performing, they raise money for their favorite Tampa Bay charities.
Mark Wilson FOX 13
Wilson is working at FOX 13 where he works alongside other famous FOX 13 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Mariah Harrison
- Haley Hinds
- Linda Hurtado
- Dan Matics
- Matthew McClellan
- Laura Moody
- Kevin O’Donnell
- Dave Osterberg
- Russell Rhodes
- Tony Sadiku
- Scott Smith
- Cynthia Smoot
- Lloyd Sowers
- Jim Weber
Mark Wilson 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 17K followers on Twitter.
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