Fred Blankenship Profile, Wiki, Bio, Nationality
Fred Blankenship is an American News Anchor/Reporter working for WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. He joined the WSB-TV family in the year 2007.
Fred Blankenship Career
Blankenship serves at WSB-TV as an anchor on Channel 2 Action News at Noon and Channel 2 Action News from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. Prior to coming to Atlanta, Blankenship worked six years at San Diego’s KGTV as a reporter and weekend anchor. In San Diego, he won awards for stories on drug prevention and community outreach. Many of the stories he covered focused on the growing problem of gangs. Also, Blankenship reported on the state’s largest fires. In 2004, he covered the Democratic National Convention in Boston.
Before he got to KGTV, Blankenship worked at KAKE TV in Wichita, Kansas. In Kansas Blankenship chased storms on a regular basis developing expertise in covering severe weather. Prior to KAKE, he worked at KRON in San Francisco where he was a part of a team that received the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for the documentary “About Race.”
He has been a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and also a member of the National Press Photographers Association.
Since his arrival at WSB-TV, he has traveled to California for special reports on Georgia’s water crisis comparing how the two states tackle water issues. Blankenship has also written and produced special assignment news series and been a part of Prime Time Action News projects. He actively hosts local leadership and community events and celebrations. Blankenship’s true passion is working with kids and young adults to help ensure they get added encouragement and support to accomplish whatever it is they want to do in life. Fred’s biography is not available on Wikipedia. However, his information can be found on other sites on the internet.
Fred Blankenship Age, Birthday / How old is Fred Blankenship?
Blankenship was born on 12th September 1974, in Los Angeles, United States (he is 47 years old as of 2021.) He celebrates his birthday on September 12 every year.
Quick Facts About Blankenship
| Age | 47 years old as of 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Paige |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Fred Blankenship Height, measurements
How tall is Fred Blankenship? Blankenship stands at a height is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) tall.
Fred Blankenship Family, Parents
Blankenship is the son of Fred Douglas Blankenship Jr. of African-American ethnicity. His father died at the age of 57. After the demise of his father, Fred took all the responsibility for his family including his mother, who is a teacher, and his big sister.
Fred Blankenship Wife, married, children
Blankenship is married to Paige and the couple is blessed with three children: Layla, Freddy, and Jaden.
Fred Blankenship Salary
Being one of the top news anchors for WSB-TV, Blankenship earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Fred Blankenship’s Net Worth
Blankenship has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor.
Fred Blankenship WSB-TV
At WSB-TV Blankenship works alongside;
- Wendy Corona – Anchor / Reporter
- Sophia Choi – Anchor
- Jorge Estevez – Anchor
- Jovita Moore – Anchor
- Justin Wilfon – Anchor
- Justin Farmer – Anchor
- Lori Wilson – Anchor / Reporter
- Linda Stouffer – Anchor
- Carol Sbarge – Anchor
- Katie Walls – Meteorologist
- Zach Klein – Sports Director
- Alison Mastrangelo – Sports Director
- Jim Strickland – Consumer Investigator
- Nicole Carr – Investigative Reporter