Jim Gardner Profile
Jim Gardner is an American reporter and anchor working for 6abc Philadelphia. He joined the station in 1976 to anchor and report Action News at Noon.
Jim Gardner Education
Gardner received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Columbia University in 1970. He got his taste in broadcast journalism while at college and reported on the historic student riots at Columbia in 1968.
Jim Gardner Career
Gardener is a reporter and anchor at 6abc Philadelphia. He joined the station in 1976 to anchor and report Action News at Noon. Gardner began his journalism job after his graduation at all-news WINS Radio in New York. He joined WFAS Radio in White Plains, New York in 1972. After some time, he moved to Buffalo at WKBW-TV.
He joined 6abc as a reporter and anchor of Action News at Noon in 1976 and on May 11, 1977, took an anchor position to anchor 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. Gardner has over forty years of working at 6abc. He anchored his last regularly scheduled 11 p.m. broadcast on January 11, 2022, remaining with a 6 p.m. broadcast which he will be anchoring till his retirement day.
He is an active community member and likes chances to give back to a variety of organizations. One broadcast journalism student at Temple University has been awarded the Jim Gardner Scholarship to assist her or him pay education fees since 1987 every year.
Jim Gardner Age
Gardner is 73 years old as of 2021. He was born James Goldman on May 17, 1948, in New York City, New York, USA. Gardner celebrates his birthday on the 17th of May every year.
Quick Facts About Gardner
| Age | 73 years old as of 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Amy |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Jim Gardner Height
Gardner stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Jim Gardner Family
Gardner was born and raised in New York City to his parents. He has lived most of his adult life in the Philadelphia area, and his roots run deep.
Jim Gardner Wife
Gardner is married to Amy. They are proud parents of four children. Gardner’s family resides in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Jim Gardner Salary
Being one of the top journalists for 6abc Gardner earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Jim Gardner Net Worth
Gardner has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a reporter and anchor.
Jim Gardner 6abc
At 6abc Gardner works alongside;
- Rick Williams
- Cecily Tynan
- Ducis Rodgers
- Sharrie Williams
- Adam Joseph
- Alicia Vitarelli
- Sarah Bloomquist
- Brian Taff
- Karen Rogers
- Gina Gannon
- Erin O’Hearn
- Jamie Apody
- Gray Hall
- Chris Sowers
- Tamala Edwards
- Brittany Boyer
- Matt O’Donnell