Venton Blandin Bio, ABC15, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth
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Who is Venton Blandin?
Venton Blandin is an American of African descent journalist who is working for KNXV-TV as a news reporter. He joined the ABC 15 News team in November 2021.
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Venton Blandin Date of Birth / Age
Blandin is approximately in his 40s 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.
Venton Blandin Height
Blandin stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Venton Blandin Parents and Siblings
Blandin was born and raised in the U.S. His dad is named Dad Vernon Owens and he has a grandpa named Pop Eddie Givens. Further, his mom is named Angela Givens. He has a grandmother named Emma who was born in January 1939.
She is 83 years old as of 2022. Additionally, he has a sister, Shaunice Taulbee. who tied the knot with Kenny in May 1, 2021. To boot, Blandin has 4 brothers. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Venton Blandin Spouse(Wife)
Blandin has for a long time been keeping details regarding whether or not he is dating private. It is therefore not known whether Blandin is married or not but the information will be updated once available.
Venton Blandin Kids / Children
Details regarding whether or not Blandin has any children are not available to the public at the moment. Also, he has a dog named Sasha. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Venton Blandin Education
After completing his high school education, Blandin went on to join the Bowie State University, Maryland in 2000. In 2002,he became its graduate with a Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Venton Blandin Career
Blandin works fro KNXV as a news reporter. He joined the ABC 15 News team in November 2021.Further, he was the governor at The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Phoenix for 8months since January 2022. Moreover he has served as a Director Of Communications at the U.S. Department of Justice, St. Louis for a year and 2 month since August 2022.
Too, he has worked for KMOV-TV, St. Louis as a general assignment reporter since July 2017 for 3 years and 2 months. Also, he has worked for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, Birmingham as a general assignment reporter since July 2014 for 3 years and a month. Furthermore, he has served at WHNT TV, Huntsville as a news reporter for 5 years and 7 months since December 2008.
Further, he has worked for WCIV-TV, Charleston as a general assignment reporter for a year since 2007. Else, he has worked for Gray Television (WCAV-TV-Charlottesville) as a news reporter since October 2004 to January 2007. From February 1998 to October 2006 he served the United States Marine Corps. After his time in the military, he gained an honorable discharge as a Corporal.
Moreover, he served as an assignment editor for both Hearst Television (WBAL-TV-Baltimore) and NBC Universal (WRC-TV-Washington, DC) in July 2002 and January 1999 respectively. During his high school years, Blandin served behind the scenes at WYFF-TV in Greenville. Throughout his career, he has broadcasted significant news reports.
For example, he reported on the St. Louis protests in 2017 and the Branson Duck Boat Tragedy in 2018. Also, he covered Hurricane Joaquin in 2015, Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and the fatal 2015 Emanuel A.M.E. Church shooting in Charleston. Further, he broadcasted the the lethal 2015 shooting at the armed forces recruiting office in Chattanooga.
Via his career, he has amassed various awards such as two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and several awards from the Associated Press. Too, he was nominated for an Emmy award four times.
On top of this, Blandin loves God and works as the Arts & Entertainment Committee Co-chair for the National Association of Black Journalists. To boot, he is a member of the Arizona Association of Black Journalists and the Screen Actor’s Guild. Last but not least, he serves on the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Rocky Mountain Southwest Board.
How Much Does Venton Blandin Earn?
Blandin approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Venton Blandin Worth?
As a reporter, Blandin has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
