Josh Benson Profile
Josh Benson is an American anchor and businessman working at WFLA News serving as the anchor of the Monday through Friday at 5:30. He is also the president of Joker Media LLC since September 2002.
Josh Benson Education
In 1998, he joined The University of Colorado Boulder where he attained his degree in Journalism in 1999. He, later on, joined The University of Minnesota where he attained his Master’s degree in Journalism in 2002.
Josh Benson Career
Benson serves as the anchor of the Monday through Friday at 5:30 at WFLA News Channel 8. In addition to that, he also serves as the 8:00 p.m. anchor at Great 38. In addition to his roles at WFLA, he is also the president of Joker Media LLC since September 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Joker Media is a digital agency that mainly aims at WordPress maintenance and development, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and Facebook advertising and marketing.
Prior to joining WFLA, Benson worked at WFOR|CBS Miami where he served as the morning news anchor based in Miami, Florida from 2012 to 2013. He also worked at Spreecast where he served as a host from 2011 to 2012 in Orlando, Florida. Prior to that, he worked at WFTV where he served as the evening News Anchor based in Orlando, Florida from 2010 to 2012.
From 2005 to 2010, Benson worked at KVOA-TV based in Tucson, Arizona where he served as the morning news anchor. From 2002 to 2005, he worked at KAAL-TV where he served as the evening news anchor based in Austin, Minnesota. Whenever he is not working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.
Josh Benson Age
Benson’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Benson is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Quick Facts About Benson
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Tara Manis Benson |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Josh Benson Height
Benson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Josh Benson Family
Information regarding Benson’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Josh Benson Wife
Benson is happily married to his wife called Tara Manis Benson. Tara is also a journalist working at WSVN News serving as a Senior News Producer. The couple celebrated their 8th anniversary together on November 21, 2022. In addition to that, the couple is also blessed to be parents to their two daughters called Bella and Brooklyn.
Josh Benson Salary
Being one of the top anchors for WFLA News Benson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Josh Benson’s Net Worth
Benson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor.
Josh Benson WFLA News
Benson is working at WFLA News where he works alongside other famous WFLA News anchors and reporters including;
- Jennifer Peñate
- Chris Martinez
- Jack Royer
- Jeff Berardelli
- Leigh Spann
- Amanda Holly
- Rebecca Barry
- Eric Stone
- Walt Buteau
- Shannon Behnken
- Mahsa Saeidi
- Dan Lucas
- Karen Loftus