Ben Hill Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, WTVF, Salary, and Net Worth

Ben Hill is an American journalist working for WTVF as an anchor of NewsChannel 5 This Morning since joining the station in October 2020.

Ben Hill Biography

Ben Hill is an American journalist working for WTVF as an anchor of NewsChannel 5 This Morning since joining the station in October 2020. Previously, he worked as a morning news anchor at WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana for 4 years.

Ben Hill Education

Hill attended Western Kentucky University where he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. While there, he anchored and reported at NewsChannel 12. He also worked as an intern at “NBC Nightly News” and “Good Morning America” in New York City.

During his internship at “Nightly,” Hill won several credits for his stories like the coverage of the controversial Iranian Presidential election and the tried terrorist bombing of “Flight 253″ on Christmas Day. Moreover, he worked as the producer and associate producer of many pieces that aired at “Nightly.”

Ben Hill Career

Hill works for WTVF as an anchor of NewsChannel 5 This Morning. While in this role, he was awarded the “Best Morning Newscast” Award. He has been busy at the station since joining, broadcasting stories like the last 2020 presidential debate hosted by Belmont University in Nashville and anchoring the live broadcast of the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville.

Hill won a regional Emmy award for his work covering the Christmas Day bombing. He co-hosted “Music City Midnight” and was on the ground covering Nashville’s new MLS soccer stadium, GEODIS Park, leading up to its debut home game.

Hill previously worked as a morning news anchor at WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana for 4 years. Before that, he anchored “The Morning News” on FOX Carolina. There, he covered the presidential primary election where he interviewed Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and several other top primary rivals.

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Photo of Ben Hill

Hill was picked to work as a panelist of the “Palladian View.” In this role, he questioned Republican presidential candidates and their policy stances. Further, he covered the terrible shooting of nine churchgoers at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Additionally, he anchored continuous live broadcasts as the manhunt for the suspect ensued.

He debuted “FOX 51 Today” and worked as its anchor before moving to the Carolinas. There, he has the chance to interview local newsmakers and anchor the live coverage of the manhunt of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers.

Hill kickstarted his broadcasting career at NBC affiliate KETK in Tyler working as a reporter and weekend anchor. There, he provided reports breaking the coverage of President Obama’s disclosure on the passing of Osama bin Laden. Additionally, he served as an anchor at NBC 33 in Baton Rouge.

WTHR

Hill previously worked as a morning news anchor at WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana for 4 years before moving to Nashville. In Nashville, he led the live coverage of the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Windsor and London, England.

Hill also anchored the school shooting in Noblesville and 7 hours of live pre-race broadcast ushering the Indianapolis 500 from the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Moreover, he helped host the “Circle of Lights” in downtown Indianapolis in front of 100,000 spectators to mark the holiday season.

Ben Hill Age

Hill likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.

Ben Hill Height

Hill stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Ben Hill Family

Hill grew up in Owensboro but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not if Hill has any siblings.

Ben Hill Wife

Hill married Holly Roberts Hill in January 2012. He wished her a happy 12th anniversary via an Instagram post on January 21, 2024. They have a son named Hampton Hunter and a daughter named Harper. Harper was born on October 9, 2018, and is 6 years old as of 2024. He wished Harper a happy 3rd birthday on October 9, 2021, via his Instagram account.

Hampton was born on April 23, 2021, and is 3 years old as of 2024. He wished Hampton a happy 2nd birthday on April 23, 2023, via his Instagram account. An avid golfer, he is on the board of the Indiana Golf Foundation.

Ben Hill Net Worth

Hill has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.

Ben Hill Salary

Hill earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Ben Hill WTVF

Hill is working at WTVF where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;

  1. Austin Pollack
  2. Nikki-Dee Ray
  3. Henry Rothenberg
  4. Bree Smith
  5. Lelan Statom
  6. Rebecca Schleicher
  7. Amy Watson