Steve Johnson Biography
Steve Johnson is an American anchor/reporter working for WHNT-TV in Huntsville, Alabama. He serves as a Moning News Anchor. He joined the station in May 1997.
Steve Johnson Age
Johnson was born in North Carolina. He 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 70’s.
Steve Johnson Height
Johnson stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Steve Johnson Family
Johnson’s parents and brother are all natives of the Tarheel state. His family moved to Huntsville when he was in the third grade because his father got a job with the Army Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal. In May of 1977, his family moved back to Rocket City, and he took a job as Sports Director at what was then called Action News 19.
Steve Johnson Wife
Johnson is a married man. He is married to Sue Johnson, the Office Manager for Retina Services of North Alabama. They have two sons; Chris Johnson works at Huntsville Hospital and Wes Johnson is married with two sons. His family lives in Spring Hill, Tennessee and he works at Caterpillar-Financial in Nashville.
Steve 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.
Steve Johnson Salary
Johnson earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Steve Johnson Career
Johnson serves at WHNT News 19 as a Morning News Anchor based in Huntsville, Alabama. On May 2, 1977, Steve began working in the sports department. Steve spent 23 years in the sports department. He changed jobs and became a special assignment reporter in 1999.
He began anchoring WHNT News 19 This Morning after a few months of weekend evening anchoring. Steve has interviewed sports stars such as Bear Bryant, Richard Petty, and Dale Earnhardt during his tenure at WHNT. He reported on NASA’s final Space Shuttle launch and directed a documentary on Dr. Wernher Von Braun.
When Steve first started in the news business, the video was captured on film, which had to be taken back to the station and developed using chemicals known as “the soup.” After that, the movie would be released. When Steve first started in the news business, the video was captured on film, which had to be taken back to the station and produced using chemicals known as “the soup.” The film will then need to be cut with razor blades to be edited. Also, unlike now, the CBS feed was sent to the station via AT&T phone lines rather than satellite.
Steve Johnson WHNT
Johnson is working at WHNT where he works alongside other famous WHNT anchors and reporters including;
- Ben Smith
- Rocco DiSangro
- Christina Edwards
- Jerry Hayes
- Christine Killimayer
- Alex Puckett
- Melissa Riopka
- Greg Screws
- Jason Simpson
- Kelley Smith
- Olivia Whitmire
Steve Johnson Social Media Platforms
Johnson is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has over 1k followers on Twitter, over 55 followers on Instagram, and over 12k followers on Facebook.