Justin Dierkes Biography
Justin Dierkes is an American Sports anchor and reporter working for WMGT-TV as a sports reporter and anchor. Before joining WMGT-TV, he served as a sports reporter and writer at the Lima News in Lima, Ohio.
Justin Dierkes Education
Upon graduating from high school, Justin attended Specs Howard School of Media Arts in 2018 where he received a degree in Broadcast Media Arts in 2019. After that, he enrolled at Rochester University where he attained a Bachelor of Science in Media Studies and Mass Communication in 2022.
Justin Dierkes Career
Dierkes serves as a sports anchor and reporter at WMGT-TV, the NBC 41 affiliate in Macon, Georgia. In addition to working at WMGT-TV, he also works as an editor and videographer at Mike Staff Productions in Troy, Michigan. While there, he has covered multiple sports events including Volleyball, Hockey, College Football, and High School sports. As a sports anchor, Dierkes is recognized for his ability to deliver fresh news and insightful analysis of sports events.
Earlier, Justin worked for the Lima News as a sports reporter and writer from July 2023 to February 2024.
Prior to joining the Lima News, he served as a sports anchor and reporter at Lima Communications Corp in Lima, Ohio. During his time there, he was in charge of anchoring, writing, and editing video packages. He spent ten months working for the station from October 2022 to July 2023.
Before working for Lima Communications Corp, Justin worked for WBUP ABC 10/WBKP CW 5 as a sports director from May 2022 to October 2022. He began his professional career as a multimedia journalist at Sinclair Broadcast Group from January 2022 to April 2022. Previously, Dierkes worked as a video production intern at Orion Neighborhood Television Corp. He also stays at the station for seven months from August 2019 to February 2020. Before that, he worked for Detroit Public Television as an intern from September 2019 to January 2020.
Apart from working as a journalist, Dierkes served as a media sales consultant at Midwest Communications from January 2020 to January 2022. Prior to this, he also worked as a manager at Hungry Howie’s Pizza from September 2017 to January 2020. Besides working as a reporter, Justin also served as a host of wedding ceremonies.
Justin Dierkes Age
Dierkes 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.
Justin Dierkes Height
Dierkes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Justin Dierkes Family
Dierkes 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 he has any siblings.
Justin Dierkes Wife
Dierkes is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend Shelby and together they have two dogs called Jameson and Finnegan. In their free spare, the couple loves playing video games, exploring new areas, and cooking up new food. They also enjoy watching a new series, traveling, and going on long walks with the dogs.
Justin Dierkes Net Worth
Dierkes has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter.
Justin Dierkes Salary
Dierkes earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Justin Dierkes WMGT-TV
Dierkes works at WMGT-TV where he works alongside other famous WMGT-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Fiona King
- Dejon Campbell
- Denise Turner
- Tucker Sargent
- Monica Diaz-Meek
- Chris Denmark