Art Holliday Profile
Art Holliday is an American Emmy Award-winning News/Sports Director currently working for KSDK-TV since joining the station in the year 1979. Currently, he serves as the News Director, where his duties are employee coaching and training, as well as recruiting. He began as a sportscaster at the station, and in 1989, he became the anchor of “Today in St. Louis,” alongside Jennifer Blome. He has spent more than 40 years at the station.
Holliday has also worked as a managing editor, as well as an executive producer of the morning newscasts(2 times), at 5 On Your Side. Recently, he was a co-anchor of the 4 pm newscasts, alongside Scott Connell and Kay Quinn, as well as co-hosting a radio show with Blome on KTRS. He was appointed interim news director in the month of December 2020, then he was named permanent news director in the month of March 2021.
Prior to joining KSDK-TV, Holliday was in Oklahoma City, working for an ABC-affiliated TV station, KOCO-TV. He stayed there for around 2 years, working in the sports department. The most enjoyable aspect of his job has been the monthly talks with their reporters where they chat about the craft of storytelling and reporting, and their career goals. “We have fantastic personnel on all levels, and now I get to be a part of the hiring process. The idea is for us all to improve each other,” Holliday says.
Holliday has won multiple honors for his broadcasting efforts, including 3 Sportscasting Emmy Awards in the years 1989, 1988, and 1985. He was also honored in the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame in the year 2001. Additionally, he received the National Alliance on Mental Health’s annual Media Award in the year 2002, and the University of Missouri-distinguished Columbia’s Faculty-Alumni Award in the year 2003. Holliday was also elected into the Television Hall of Fame of the St. Louis Media Foundation in the year 2009. Holliday is a proud alumnus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
During his leisure, you can find him filmmaking a documentary, or doing photograph taking, or even playing tennis. “Before They Fall Off The Cliff,” his debut documentary, has been accepted into many film festivals and is being used by the Crisis Intervention Team of St. Louis County to train police officers on how to de-escalate contacts with persons who have mental illnesses. He’s now working on a music documentary about Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician Johnnie Johnson called “Johnnie Be Good.
Art Holliday Age
Holliday was born in St. Charles, Missouri, United States. His age is unknown for he has managed to keep his personal life private. Therefore, there is no information regarding how old Holliday is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
Quick Facts About Art Holliday
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Linda Hayes |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Art Holliday Height
Holliday stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 8 inches(1,82m).
Art Holliday Family
Holliday spent all of his youth and childhood in St. Charles, Missouri. Information regarding Holliday’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, there will be an update as soon as it’s available.
Art Holliday Wife
Holliday is in marriage with his lovely spouse, Linda Hayes. The couple takes great pride in being “mom and dad” to their grown-up daughter, whose names are currently under review. Holliday likes spending his free time with his wife. As soon as further information regarding Holliday’s wife is available, there will be an update.
Art Holliday Salary
Being one of the top journalists for KSDK-TV, Holliday earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Art Holliday Net Worth
Holliday has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a News/Sports Director.
Art Holliday KSDK
At KSDK Holliday works alongside;
- Monica Adams
- Anne Allred
- Pepper Baker
- Christine Byers
- Jim Castillo
- Scott Connell
- Allie Corey
- Frank Cusumano
- Ryan Dean
- Ahmad Hicks
- Tracy Hinson
- Kelly Jackson
- Rene Knott
- Holden Kurwicki
- Michelle Li
- Savannah Louie
- Corey Miller
- Casey Nolen
- Kay Quinn
- PJ Randhawa
- Anthony Slaughter