Venton Blandin Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, ABC15, Net Worth, Salary, and Instagram

Venton Blandin Biography

Venton Blandin is an award-winning American reporter and governor working at ABC15 serving as a reporter. He has been working at the station since joining in November 2021.

Venton Blandin Age

Blandin 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 30s.

Venton Blandin Height

Blandin stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75m).

Venton Blandin Family

Blandin was born and raised to his father, Vernon Owens, and mother, Angela Givens. He also has a close relationship with his grandfather called Pop Eddie Givens and his grandmother, Emma who was born in 1939.

Venton Blandin Wife

Blandin is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Blandin being in any past relationship with anyone.

Venton Blandin Net Worth

Blandin has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a reporter.

Venton Blandin Salary

Blandin earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.

Venton Blandin Education

After he graduated from high school, he joined Bowie State University in 2000 where he studied Liberal Arts and Science, General Studies, and Humanities.

Venton Blandin Career

Blandin serves as a reporter for the 10:00 p.m. newscast at ABC 15 and has about 30 years of newsroom experience and the U.S. Department of Justice. Before working at the DOJ, he worked at KMOV-TV in St. Louis, Missouri where he served as a General Assignment Reporter for about three years. Prior to working at KMOV-TV, He worked at Sinclair Broadcast Group where he served as a general assignment reporter for about three years and one month.

Blandin previously worked at WHNT-TV where he served as a news reporter for about 5 years and 7 months. From January 2007 to December 2007, he worked at WCIV where he served as a general assignment reporter. Previously, he worked at Gray TV(WCAV-TV Charlottesville) where he served as a news reporter for about 2 years and 4 months. From February 1998 to October 2006, he worked at the United States Marine Corps where he served as a corporal.

Blandin has managed to enclose quite a number of stories including the deadly 2015 shooting at the armed forces recruiting office in Chattanooga. He also enclosed the deadly 2015 Emanuel A.M.E. Church shooting in Charleston as well as Hurricane Joaquin in 2015. In addition to that, he also enclosed Hurricane Matthew in 2016, the Branson Duck Boat Tragedy in 2018, and St. Louis protests in 2017.

Blandin was awarded two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and some awards from the Associated Press. He was also nominated four times for Emmy Award. Furthermore, he also serves at the National Association of Black Journalists as the Arts & Entertainment Committee Co-chair. He is also an active member of the Screen Actor’s Guild and the Arizona Association of Black Journalists.

Venton Blandin ABC15

Blandin is working at ABC15 where he works alongside other famous ABC15 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;

1. Nicole Gutierrez
2. Collin Harmon
3. Patrick Hayes
4. Mitch Jacob
5. Courtland Jeffrey
6. Kaley O’Kelley
7. Javier Soto
8. Christine Stanwood
9. Kari Steele
10. Amber Sullins
11. Melissa Blasius
12. Jordan Bontke
13. Luzdelia Caballero
14. Nick Ciletti
15. Zach Crenshaw

Venton Blandin 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 2,038 followers on Instagram.