Karen Campbell Biography
Karen Campbell is an American journalist working for WTHR as a news anchor and reporter since joining the station in August 2019. Previously, she worked for WBAL in Baltimore, Maryland as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for five years.
Karen Campbell Education
Campbell joined the University of Maryland when she finished her high school education. She then joined Bowie State University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.
Karen Campbell Career
Cambell works for WTHR as a news anchor and reporter. Previously, she worked for WBAL in Baltimore, Maryland as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for five years. In Baltimore, she broadcasted stories including city and state politics and was at the forefront during the Freddie Gray riots.
Campbell kickstarted her career in print, serving the Public Opinion newspaper in Chambersburg and Dow Jones newspapers. Later, she found her way to Maryland where she served Prince George’s Community Television as a producer, reporter, anchor, and host.
After her time in Maryland, Campbell relocated to Harrisonburg, Virginia where she served WHSV as a weekend anchor and reporter. She also rocked for WBOC in Salisbury, first as a videojournalist and fill-in anchor, and was later promoted to weekend anchor and reporter.
Campbell then freelanced as a reporter and fill-in anchor at Hearst Television in Baltimore, Maryland for nearly 2 years. Next, she worked for WBFF FOX45 in Baltimore, Maryland as a reporter. Then, she served The Baltimore Sun Media Group as a general assignment freelance reporter covering Howard County. Her family still wonders where she got into journalism since she was extremely shy as a child.
Karen Campbell Age
Campbell likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.
Karen Campbell Height
Campbell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Karen Campbell Family
Campbell was born to a retired DC Public Schools teacher/librarian. She grew up in Maryland alongside her three elder sisters. Two of her sisters are retired military and the other is a retired police officer. Even so, she has not disclosed more information about her parents.
Karen Campbell Husband
Campbell is married to Kevin Austin. They exchanged vows in April 2023. On April 5, 2023, she posted a video of their wedding day and captioned “One year ago we did a thing. 👰🏽♀️🤵🏻💕…” Kevin proposed to her in December 2021 as evidenced by her Instagram post on December 27, 2021, captioned “I said yes 💍I remember the day we met…engagement #karenandkevin…”
The couple met on Bumble and went on their first date at Union Brewing in Carmel on July 4, 2020. A certified national fitness, she loves teaching Zumba and traveling. A lover of adventures, she has a skydiver, rode a mule up and down a 1700 ft. sea cliff in Hawai’i, and swam with dolphins.
Karen Campbell Net Worth
Campbell has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Karen Campbell Salary
Campbell earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Karen Campbell WTHR
Campbell is working at WTHR where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Angelica Robinson
- Anne Marie Tiernon
- Chase Houle
- Chelsea Stevens
- Chuck Lofton
- Dave Calabro
- Dominic Miranda
- Dustin Grove
- Felicia Lawrence
- Lindsey Monroe