Anne Marie Tiernon Biography
Anne Marie Tiernon is an American journalist working for WTHR as an anchor of the 5 and 6 p.m. weekday newscasts. She joined the station in April 2004 and has served the station for more than two decades. Previously, she worked for WLWT in Cincinnati as the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. primary anchor for 4 years.
Anne Marie Tiernon Education
Marie joined Indiana University in Bloomington when she finished her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Finance. There, she studied at the School of Economics in Tilburg, Netherlands.
Next, she joined Medill at Northwestern University in Chicago where she graduated with a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While pursuing her Master’s, she went to Moscow, Russia to study free press following Glasnost.
Anne Marie Tiernon Career
Marie works for WTHR as an anchor for the 5 and 6 p.m. weekday newscasts. In this role, she anchors field live breaking news and gets interviews with leading newsmakers. Also, she develops content that spotlights ways the audience can classify and better their health and wellness.
During her career, Marie has traveled abroad to broadcast Indiana athletes chasing after their Olympic dreams at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She also covered the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, and the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.
Marie has won many Lower Great Lake Emmy Awards, a National Headliner Award for Health/Science Reporting, and a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. Mental Health America awarded her its National Media Award for her work. She additionally won Associated Press awards for live breaking news reporting. The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association named her Journalist of the Year.
Marrie worked in Indianapolis for 28 years during her 3-decade TV career. Before joining WTHR, she worked for the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, WLWT, as the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. primary anchor. She was an anchor and reporter at WISH-TV in Indianapolis and WMBD in Peoria, Illinois. Before her broadcasting career, Marie worked in virtual finance and corporate accounting in Chicago and Irvine, California.
Anne Marie Tiernon Age
Marie likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 50s.
Anne Marie Tiernon Height
Marie stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Anne Marie Tiernon Family
Marie grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana but 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 if Tiernon has any siblings.
Anne Marie Tiernon Husband
Marie is married to Terry Tiernon. The couple has 2 daughters and a son. Terry works as a marketing executive. She enjoys all seasons, everything outside, and pursuing various sports and fitness activities with her husband and adult children.
Anne Marie Tiernon Net Worth
Marie has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Anne Marie Tiernon Salary
Marie earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Anne Marie Tiernon Accident
In 2023, Marie was involved in an accident in the woods. Even though she did not have life-threatening injuries, she still sustained some serious injuries. Due to the injuries, she had to undergo another surgery. On November 6, 2023, she shared the news via her Instagram account and said that she was preparing for the surgery and the healing process.
Anne Marie Tiernon WTHR
Marie is working at WTHR where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Matt Standridge
- Matthew Fultz
- Rich Nye
- Scott Swan
- Emily Longnecker
- Jalea Brooks
- Jennie Runevitch
- Karen Campbell
- Lauren Kostiuk
- Samantha Johnson
- Sean Ash