Adrienne Broaddus Profile

Adrienne Broaddus is an American 5-time Emmy Award-winning News Anchor/Reporter and Correspondent working for CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the network in September 2020.

Mentioning her education, Broaddus attended Michigan State University in the year 2002 and graduated in the year 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism. In the year 2014, she enrolled at Ball State University and earned a Master’s degree in Journalism in May 2019.

Adrienne Broaddus Career

Broaddusserves at CNN as a Chicago-based correspondent. Before joining CNN, she worked for KARE-TV in Minneapolis as an anchor for the 11 am newscasts. She also served as a news reporter for various topics such as the spotlight on the battle for affordable insulin. While there, she reported on significant stories for KARE TV and TEGNA stations nationwide, such as Michael Brown’s death. This was an unarmed black teen who got shot to death by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. A Grand Jury chose not to indict the officer.

Recently at KARE, she reported on the police-involved shooting of Philando Castile in Minnesota as well as George Floyd’s death in the year 2020. Broaddus has sat down with the family members of the legendary singer Prince and followed his death at Paisley Park in the year 2016. Broaddus’s series on natural hair assisted in sparking a nationwide discussion in the year 2017.

Broaddus has worked for WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana as a General Assignment Reporter for 4 years and 5 months. She has also worked for a CBS Affiliate, WNEM TV5- MY5 Meredith Corp in Bay City, Michigan as a News Reporter/Anchor for 3 years and 8 months. Broaddus has worked for HOMTV in Okemos, Michigan as a News Anchor/Reporter/Producer for 2 years and 11 months. In addition, she has served at an NBC Affiliate, WILX-TV in Onondaga, Michigan as a General Assignment Reporter for 7 months.

She is part of the Society of Professional Journalists Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Broaddus is also a member (affiliate) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., as well as the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). 

Quick Facts About Broaddus

Adrienne Broaddus Age

How old is Adrienne Broaddus? Broaddus’s age is not known for she has managed to keep her personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Broaddus is or when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.

Adrienne Broaddus Height

How tall is Adrienne Broaddus? Broaddus stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).

Adrienne Broaddus Family

Broaddus was raised in the United States with her loving parents, whose names are unknown at the moment. Her father is a baptist teacher and her mom is a retired teacher. She posted a pic of his dad on her Instagram Page on June 20, 2022, and commented that nobody in the world loves her more than her dad. Information regarding Broaddus’s siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

Adrienne Broaddus Husband, Fiance

Broaddus is engaged to her lovely fiancé, Dario Otero. They had their engagements on July 24, 2020. In April 2020, Dario Otero was chosen as a member of the Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy 2020 Cohort.

Adrienne Broaddus Salary

Being one of the top journalists for CNN, she earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.

Adrienne Broaddus’s Net Worth

Broaddus has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a News Anchor/Reporter and Correspondent.

Adrienne Broaddus Snoop Dogg

Rumors once stated that Snoop Dogg and Adrienne are related because of their common name, “Broaddus.” Snoop Dogg’s real name is Calvin Cordozar Broaddus. However, Adrienne and Snoop Dogg are not related in any way. She has conducted an interview with Snoop Dogg.