Drew Aunkst Biography
Drew Aunkst is a prominent American Emmy-nominated Journalist working for WFXR as an evening anchor/reporter. He joined the station in May 2022. Prior to working at WFXR, he worked for WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina as an anchor/reporter. In 2019, he was nominated for a Southeast Regional Emmy, because of his commitment to in-depth detailed journalism. In 2017, he was named first place for Investigative Journalism by the Pennsylvania Associated Press.
Drew Aunkst Education
He received his education at Pennsylvania State University where he graduated in 2018 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Business minor. During his time at state college, he was involved in a variety of extracurricular activities including ComRaidio, PSNtv, and THON.
Drew Aunkst Career
He works in Roanoke, Virginia for WFXR as an evening anchor/reporter. He has been working at the station since joining in May 2022. Prior to working at WFXR, he worked at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina from December 2019 to May 2022. There, he was an anchor/reporter who reported three days a week and anchored the weekend evening newscasts at 6, 10, and 11. During his time at WIS-TV, he reported on several stories that made national headlines including a mass shooting involving an ex-NFL player, major hurricanes, and the kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik. From May 2018 to December 2019, he worked as a morning anchor/reporter/producer at WDTV in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
There, he worked almost every position in the newsroom. And his official title was morning anchor/producer but he filled in as Executive Producer, nightside reporter, and even floor director on multiple occasions. From May 2017 t May 2018, he worked as an anchor/reporter for Centre County Report (wpsu) for WPSU Penn State. There, he was an on-air newscast, covered national and local stories, and produced multiple packages, live shots, and social media content. Drew worked as an Intern at Talk Rdio 1320 WJAS from May 2017 to July 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There, he experienced the day-to-day business functions of a radio station, assisted in recording commercials, and shadowed executives and employees in all departments. When he is not working, he likes spending his free time walking around outside and watching college games.
Drew Aunkst Age
He likes to keep his personal life very 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 30s.
Drew Aunkst Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5ft 7 inches (1.7m) tall.
Drew Aunkst Family
He 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 known if Drew has any siblings.
Drew Aunkst Wife
He 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. It is also not known whether he has kids or not.
Drew Aunkst Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through his successful career being an anchor/reporter.
Drew Aunkst Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $25,000 – $75,400.
Drew Aunkst WIS-TV
Drew worked at WIS-TV where he worked alongside other eminent WIS-TV meteorologists, sports anchors, reporters, and anchors including;
- Rick Henry
- Jamal Goss
- Intisar Faulkner
- Hannah Cumler
- Billie Jean Shaw
- Dawndy Mercer Plank
- Judi Gatson
- Sam Bleiweis
- Greg Adaline