Jerry Askin Biography
Jerry Askin is a prominent American Journalist working as a morning anchor/reporter for WKMG News 6. He joined the station in March 2018. Jerry is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and the National Association of Black Journalists. Also, he is the proud earner and recipient of the famed Boy Scout Eagle Scout Badge. Moreover, he is an adjunct professor and is passionate about mentoring and helping young journalists reach their goals.
Jerry enjoys telling stories where he can interact with people and help them get answers. He said “I want to be the voice for the impoverished for the challenged — people who otherwise would not be able to tell their stories. That is why I love being part of a news team that is dedicated to Getting Results for their community”. He has an extensive reporting news background throughout his stops in Tallahassee, Chattanooga, and Memphis. Askin has covered countless big stories including the 50th anniversary of the march on Selma, the aftermath of the Deepwater Oil Spill, the Casey Anthony trial, and exposing a $12 million Ponzi scheme.
Jerry Askin Education
He received his education at Georgia State University where he graduated with a B.A. in Journalism in 2010. Later, he attended Gonzaga University where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Studies in 2014. His master’s level published thesis on “Breaking the Code of Silence in African American Communities” which he frequently applies to his daily work.
Jerry Askin Career
He works for WKMG News 6 in Orlando, Florida where he works as a weekend morning anchor/reporter. He joined the station in March 2018. At WKMG, he has worked in two roles, first, as a news reporter/fill-in anchor from March 2018 to January 2023. Since January 2023, he has been serving as the station’s weekend morning anchor/reporter. Prior to working at WKMG, he worked in Memphis, Tennessee for WMC-TV as a news reporter/fill-in anchor from November 2014 to February 2018. There, he focused on police affairs and crime activity. Which made him a valuable asset to the News 6 Getting Results daily commitment.
He also worked for WTVC-TV NewsChannel9 as a news reporter from October 2011 to October 2014. From September 2010 to October 2011, he was a news reporter at WCTV. And he was also a news department intern and field producer for WPIX-TV from June 2010 to August 2010. There, he field produced and assisted crews on live local news events worked at the assignment desk in the #1 market, and helped write web stories along with VOs and VO/SOTs for newscasts. Jerry was a News Department Intern at FOX 5 Atlanta, WAGA-TV from January 2001 t May 2010. His role there was, he shadowed reporters weekly to produce packages on live local news events, worked at the assignment desk learning the news-gathering process and how crews are assigned, and continued education on the AVID Newscutter non-linear editing system.
From May 2009 to August 2009, he worked for WSB-TV as a news department intern and trainee. There, he participated in an intern newscast that included anchoring and reporting, trained and managed eight new interns at the station, and enhanced his skills and knowledge to write packages and edit them on Avid NewsCutter and Final Cut Pro.

Jerry Askin Age
Askin 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 30s.
Jerry Askin Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5ft 8 inches (1.73m) tall.
Jerry Askin Family
Askin 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 Jerry has any siblings.
Jerry Askin Wife
Jerry is very private about his personal life therefore it s 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 if he has kids or not.
Jerry Askin’s Net Worth
Askin has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being an anchor/reporter.
Jerry Askin Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $45,000 – $110,500.
Jerry Askin WKMG
Jerry works at WKMG where he works alongside other eminent WKMG anchors, reporters, sports anchors, and meteorologists including;
- Matt Austin
- Lisa Bell
- Julie Broughton
- Bridgett Ellison
- Ginger Gadsden
- Kirstin O’Connor
- Erik von Ancken
- Justin Warmoth
- Steven Montiero
- Merris Badcock
- Louis Bolden
- Mike DeForest
- Mike Holfed
- Erik Sandoval
- Troy Campbell
- Carolina Cardona
- Ezzy Castro
- Lauren Cervantes
- Brian Didlake
- Mark Lehman
- Crystal Moyer
- Molly Reed
- Treasure Roberts
- James Sparvero
- Tom Sorrells
- Troy Bridges
- Candace Campos
- Samara Cokinos
- Jonathan Kegges
- Jamie Seh
- Ryan Welch
- Nathaniel Rivas