Blake Sammann Biography

Blake Sammann is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WGEM-TV serving as a weekend anchor and MMJ. Before joining WGEM-TV in June 2019, he worked as a desk assistant at KOMU-TV in Columbia Missouri.

Blake Sammann Education

Sammann attended New Trier High School in 2011 where he graduated with a diploma in 2015. While there, he was an active member of the wrestling team, football team, and WNTH Radio. After high school, Blake enrolled at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he earned a degree in Journalism in 2019. He was also a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

Blake Sammann Career

Sammann serves as a weekend anchor and MMJ at WGEM-TV in Quincy, Illinois. He has been with the station for more than four years since he joined in June 2019. Prior to working at WGEM-TV, he worked as a desk assistant at KOMU-TV in Columbia Missouri. Blake joined the station in January 2017 working as a production assistant a role he served for five months. As a production assistant, he was in charge of operating the teleprompter and appearing on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings on the spliced B-roll broadcast.

Previously, Blake served as a digital producer at KOMU-TV from September 2017 to May 2019 where he wrote web stories for the station. He also created social media content for KOMU 8 and monitored and arranged important stories for the station. In addition to working as a digital producer, he also served as a reporter and co-anchored the Saturday newscasts at 6, 9, and 10 pm. While still at KOMU-TV, Blake was in charge of various roles such as writing scripts, editing videos, and conducting informational interviews. Besides this, he also covered major breaking news including the scandal that led to the resignation of Eric Greitens and President Trump’s visit to Columbia.

Before joining KOMU-TV, he worked for CME Group in Chicago where he served as a corporate communication intern. Sammann also wrote content for social media platforms where he promoted the “Futures Radio” podcast and helped with the production of “Market Movers”. On top of this, he also wrote stories for the internal company website where he served the station from May 2017 to August 2017. Initially, Blake worked for Glencoe Park District as a boat guard, lifeguard, and assistant manager from May 20115 to August 2016. While there, he managed all aspects of beach operations and patrolled and surveilled the Glencoe beach. He also provided medical aid as well as help with public relations efforts and beach sanitation.

Sammann began his professional career at WNTH 88.1 FM in New Trier High School where he served as a director of special events. While there, he was in charge of coordinating special events and collaborated with sportscaster and WNTH DJs in making sure events ran smoothly. In September 2014, he secured a position as a program director at the same station where he served for nine months. In his role as program director, he was responsible for producing and maintaining the 2014/2015 broadcast schedule and helped directors in their special events roles.

Blake Sammann Age

Sammann 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 20s.

Blake Sammann Height

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

Blake Sammann Family

Sammann was born in France and brought up in London to his loving parents Elizabeth Sammann and his unknown father. He also has a brother by the name of Tyler Sammann and in 2016, Blake moved from London to northern Chicago to attend his studies.

Blake Sammann Wife

Sammann is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone. In his free time, Blake enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, exploring new areas, and working out.

Blake Sammann Net Worth

Sammann has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being an anchor and reporter.

Blake Sammann Salary

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

Blake Sammann WGEM-TV

Sammann works at WGEM-TV where he works alongside other famous WGEM-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Andy Devine
2. Natalie Will
3. Dylan Smith
4. Clare Edlund
5. John Potts
6. Brian Inman
7. Jesse Risley
8. Whitney Williams
9. Victoria Bordenga