Joe McLean Biography
Joe McLean is an American reporter working for KMOV-TV serving as a state Capital bureau chief. Before joining the station in 2023, he served as a news reporter at WJXT in Jacksonville, Florida.
Joe McLean Education
After graduating from high school, McLean attended Missouri-Columbia University in 2009 where he obtained a Bachelor of Journalism in Convergence Media in 2015. He also holds a certificate in multicultural studies from Mizzou College.
Joe McLean Career
McLean serves as a state Capital bureau chief at KMOV-TV in St. Louis, Missouri. He joined the station in the Spring of 2023 where he has covered a variety of stories starting from the Missouri Supreme Court to the Missouri General Assembly to other statewide affairs. Previously, Joe spent three years and two months working for WJXT as a news reporter from April 2020 to May 2023. During his period there, he covered a wide range of topics mainly focusing on politics, education, and breaking news in Jacksonville.
For his work at WJXT, McLean was honored with a Regional Emmy Award nomination in the Suncoast Region. On top of this, he also appeared as a guest on WJCT News’ ‘First Coast Connect’ where he addressed and analyzed top stories weekly. Joe started his professional career in January 2012 working as a news reporter and anchor at KMIZ-TV in Columbia. He also filled in as an assignment editor, web designer, bureau chief, and photographer. Besides this, Joe also worked for 93.9 The Eagle FM where he served as an anchor. McLean served the station for eight years and four months from January 2012 to April 2020.
Earlier, he worked for Zimmer Radio and Marketing Group as a news anchor for nearly two years. Before that, Joe spent time working for Newsy in Columbia where he served as a producer from January 2013 to January 2014. Apart from working as a journalist, McLean also worked for the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism where he served as an adjunct faculty member. Additionally, he is also a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).
Joe McLean Age
McLean 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.
Joe McLean Height
McLean stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 7 inches tall.
Joe McLean Family
McLean was born and raised in Missouri, United States alongside his eight children namely Matthew D. McLean, Tim, Emma, Thomas, and Sarah McLean Smith. His father celebrates his birthday every year on September 5.
Joe McLean Wife
McLean 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.
Joe McLean Net Worth
McLean has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter.
Joe McLean Salary
McLean earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Joe McLean KMOV-TV
McLean works at KMOV-TV where he works alongside other famous KMOV-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Cameron Bopp
- David Amelotti
- Melanie Johnson
- Justin Andrews
- Tamar Sher
- Jacob Cersosimo
- Lauren Trager
- Susan El Khoury