Who is Bill Shields?
Bill Shields is a journalist from America who currently works at WBZ-TV News as a general assignment reporter. Shields came to the WBZ team in 1980 in the month of July. He is well experienced in news photography and editing among others. He received a New England Emmy Award having excelled in his work in the year 1982 and 1987.
Previously, Bill was employed at KENS-TV in San Antonio, Texas between 1977 -1980. In addition, he was also employed at KTVV-TV working as a photographer and reporter. Besides, he also worked at KHFI radio. Shields is a graduate of the University of Texas where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism.
Bill Shields Date of Birth / Age
Shields is approximately 60 years as of 2022 although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.
Bill Shields Height
Shields stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Bill Shields Parents and Siblings
Shields manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Bill Shields Spouse/Wife
Shields is happily married to his wife whom he manages to keep information about away from the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Bill Shields Kids/ Children
Shields is a proud father to his three sons whom he manages to keep information about away from the limelight. Together with his family, they reside in Greater Boston Area, United States.
Bill Shields Career
Shields schooled at the University of Texas and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism. He joined the KENS-TV team in San Antonio, Texas from 1977 to 1980. Additionally, he worked at KTVV-TV as a photographer and reporter as well as at KHFI radio in Austin, Texas.
Bill currently works at WBZ-TV News as a general assignment reporter since 1980 where he has worked for over four decades. He is well experienced in news photography and editing among others. Moreover, Bill won a New England Emmy Award for his excellent work in 1982 and 1987. Bill is an avid outdoorsman and loves the mountains during winter. Also, he loves strolling along the beach during summer whenever he is off duty.
Bill Shields Retiring
Shields developed a passion for broadcasting news since his teenage age. He used to watch the Vietnam War on the news with his parents at that tender age. He joined the WBZ TV team in 1980 and announced on 16th Sept 2021 it is time for him to retire.
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How Much Does Bill Shields Earn?
Shields earns an annual salary that ranges from $80,000-$160,000.
How Much is Bill Shields Worth?
As an anchor/reporter/news photographer, Bill has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.