Who is Matt Austin?
Matt Austin is an American Emmy Award-winning TV journalist working at WKMG channel 6 as an evening anchor and reporter in Orlando, Florida, USA. You can now follow Matt on weekdays at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. on News 6. Additionally, you can follow Matt on Florida’s Fourth Estate Podcast now streaming on News 6+. Previously, he served as a morning news co-anchor for the WKMG News 6 team. Before that, he was employed at KOKH-TV FOX 25 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the United States as a morning reporter and anchor. He has also gained reporting skills and experience during his time in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Austin is originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, where he was born in the United States of America. This is also where he studied for high school and completed his general education. He also passed in his higher learning in the related field at Florida State University. Furthermore, he received many awards and honors including an Emmy Award for his excellence in journalism.
Matt Austin Date of Birth / Age
Austin is 39 years old as of 2024 as quoted by People Magazine in 2014 Austin is 31; he is married to Tricia, 35; and they are parents to two daughters, ages 6 and 9.
Matt Austin Parents and Siblings
Austin was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended family members away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Matt Austin Height/Weight
Austin is 5 feet and 8 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.
Matt Austin Spouse / Wife
Austin is married to a beautiful woman called Tricia who is 43 years old as of 2024 and together have three daughters 14 and 17 years respectively with the youngest’s age being not available currently.
Matt Austin Kids / Children
Austin is a proud father to his three daughters 14 and 17 years respectively although the age of the youngest is not being available publicly. The 2nd born was a freshman in 2022 while the oldest was a senior by then. However, current information regarding his daughters will be posted once available on social media.“Fans come up to me. My kids don’t understand. They think everybody’s dad wears makeup.” Austin said.
Matt Austin Education
Austin went for his high school studies and completed his general education.
Matt Austin Career
Austin began an on-air career working as an anchor for various TV stations in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the United States of America for about 2 years. Then, he moved to Oklahoma City and became a morning reporter and anchor for KOKH-TV FOX 25 News. Later, he found himself working for WKMG Channel 6 in Orlando, Florida, United States as a morning news co-anchor. After 2 years, he was promoted to the primary evening anchor and reporter position where he is still serving.
You can now follow Matt on weekdays at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. on News 6. Additionally, you can follow Matt on Florida’s Fourth Estate Podcast now streaming on News 6+.
More to that, he has covered exclusive interviews and undertaken a variety of investigative reports in his time as a journalist. He also got rewarded for his good work by receiving an Emmy Award among other awards and honors. Plus, he loves storytelling and being with his family, and he is committed to serving his community.
How Much Does Matt Austin Earn/Salary?
Austin has an attractive annual salary that ranges from $30,000-$100,000.
How Much is Matt Austin Worth/Networth?
Austin has a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million mostly accumulated while working as a reporter/anchor.
Matt Austin Sexiest anchor
In its mandate to deliver its Sexiest Man issue, People magazine picked Matt Austin of WKMG-Channel 6 among many TV anchors and as among the hottest in November 2014. However, Chris Hemsworth won the grand title of Sexiest Man Alive. Austin was among six men applauded in the anchor category and the Magazine chose Mike Woods of Fox 5 in New York as the sexiest anchor alive.
Matt Austin X Handle
Austin is active on X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media accounts including email.