Amanda Barren Biography
Amanda Barren is an American journalist working for WOWK as a reporter and anchor since joining the station in November 2021. Previously, she spent almost 10 years as an evening anchor at WSAZ in Huntington, West Virginia.
Amanda Barren Education
Barren joined the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in 1998 after finishing her high school education. In 2002, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
Amanda Barren Career
Barren works for WOWK as a reporter and anchor. She has a passion for the welfare of children and animals. The pandemic sparked a new interest in health, nutrition, and wellness. She launched her career in 2002 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, after graduating from college. She then moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, where she served WJET as a reporter. There, she broadcast courts, crime, and government before being promoted to anchor “Good Morning Erie.”
Following 3 years in Erie, Barren relocated to Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia, as a reporter and anchor at WSAZ. She realized her dream of returning home to Cleveland, Ohio, as a morning reporter and noon anchor at WKYC. The Country Roads of West Virginia came calling in late 2012, and she returned as an evening anchor at WSAZ for almost a decade.
Amanda Barren Age
Barren was born on May 13th, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s. Barren celebrates her birthday on May 13th. On May 13, 2023, WOWK posted her on their Facebook account and captioned “13 News wishes Amanda Barren WOWK a happy birthday! Want to know how she started in News…”
Amanda Barren Height
Barren stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Amanda Barren Family
Barren has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Barren has any siblings.
Amanda Barren Husband
Barren is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Amanda Barren Net Worth
Barren has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Amanda Barren Salary
Barren earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WOWK
Barren is working at WOWK where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Merrily McAuliffe
- Zach Gilleland
- Jackson Rozinsky