Ginger Allen Profile
Ginger Allen is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Reporter working for KTVT – CBS 11 in Fort Worth, Texas as a senior investigative reporter. She has been working for the station since May 1999 after working for WLWT-TV.
Ginger Allen Career and Education
Allen studied at the University of California, Los Angeles where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and a Media emphasis. When it comes to his profession, Allen serves at KTVT – CBS 11 as a senior investigative reporter. She has also served as a general assignment reporter (first role), news anchor, and investigative reporter at CBS 11.
Before joining CBS 11, Allen was a Fill-In Anchor and General Assignment Reporter for WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio (May 1999 – November 2000). Furthermore, she worked for KERN talk radio in Bakersfield as Co-Host and Anchor of the morning show for 9 months (from January 1996 to September 1996). Moreover, she worked as a News Reporter and Anchor for KBAK-TV in Bakersfield, CA (from January 1995 to September 1996).
In June 1994, Allen joined KMIR-TV in Palm Springs, California where she worked as a Reporter and Writer (as an intern) for 7 months. In addition, Allen has served at KCBS-TV in Los Angeles as a Researcher and Field Producer for 1 year and 8 months (May 1993 – December 1994). It was at KCBS-TV that she started her journalism career, and her very first role was as a researcher.
During Allen’s time at WLWT-TV, she reported on significant news stories nationally for NBC affiliates. As an investigative reporter, she has traveled across Texas state, exposing wrong-doings, as well as the perpetrators’ trials. Also, she has reported on many hurricane stories across the state.
Allen has won an Edward R. Murrow Award for assisting a mother in North Texas to track down lost cord blood she needed urgently for her sick kid. Her investigation led to the closing of the blood bank. Allen has uncovered loopholes in the banking industry of cord blood that caused the risk to individuals’ lives. The Dallas Bar Association has also honored Allen multiple times. For investigating a series of reports ranging from questionable deaths to Texas State Jail’s medical standards, Allen received the Grand Prize Stephen Philbin Award from The Dallas Bar Association. These investigations have made her garner national attention from civil rights groups across the Texas state.
Allen has also won other Philbin awards for her investigation of a Dallas Firefighter’s death, which was a result of a big fire. This coverage led to changes in on-scene procedures. She received a Lone Star Emmy Award for exposing convenience stores in North Texas, that were overcharging customers in terms of taxes. Allen has also done investigations into the risks of overheating laptop lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, she has reported on an online public computer database that exposed minors’ and adults’ sensitive personal information.
Allen has been honored by the State Bar of Texas with the Texas Gavel Award. Additionally, she has been recognized with awards by the California Department of Health Services, the Press Club of Dallas, and the Associated Press.
Ginger Allen Age
Allen is 43 years old as of 2024. She was born in Orange, California, United States on the 14th of January 1981. Accordingly, she celebrates her birthday on the 14th of January every year.
Ginger Allen Height and Weight
Allen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches. She also weighs around 76 kg.
Ginger Allen Family
Allen was raised in Orange, California. However, information regarding Allen’s parents and siblings is under review. The information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Ginger Allen Husband | Children
Allen is a married woman and her spouse’s name is Scott. She and her husband Scott have two children Brielle and Brayden. Less information is known about Allen’s husband and kids, but there will be an update as soon as she mentions anything about them in the public.
Ginger Allen Salary
Being one of the top reporters for KTVT – CBS 11, Allen earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Ginger Allen Net Worth
Allen has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Ginger Allen Volunteer Work
Allen’s family founded an annual event (The HP Buddy Bowl) in 2017 that allows kids with physical and mental challenges to play football. She is also part of some other charities such as The Autism Treatment Center, Purple Stride DFW for Pancreatic Cancer, the Young Man’s Service League, the National Charity League, and The Greater Keller Women’s Club.
Ginger Allen KTVT-TV
Allen works at KTVT-TV alongside other famous KTVT-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Nicole Baker
- Karen Borta
- Doug Dunbar
- Ken Molestina
- Robbie Owens
- Andy Adler
- Jett Beachum
- Bill Jones
- Madison Sawyer
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