Martin Staunton Biography
Martin Staunton is an American journalist working for WVVA as an evening anchor and executive producer. Previously, he worked for WSAV as a general assignment reporter.
Martin Staunton Education
Staunton joined West Virginia State University when he finished his high school education at Oak Hill High School. He studied there for a year before moving to New York City to pursue an acting career.
Martin Staunton Career
Staunton works for WVVA as an evening anchor and executive producer. After finishing high school, he enlisted in the army before joining college for a year. He then relocated to New York City to pursue an acting career. His broadcasting career started in the Mountain State at WWNR-AM in Beckley, West Virginia as a radio disc jockey.
Staunton transitioned to broadcast journalism at WOAY where he worked as the evening news producer. Next, he worked off-screen and on-screen as a reporter before he relocated to Charleston. In Charleston, he served WCHS as a weekend anchor and news manager.
Staunton joined WOWK where he worked as a general assignment reporter. In this role, he went on an implanted assignment with the WV Air National Guard in Afghanistan. He relocated to southern West Virginia when he was offered an evening news anchor position at WVNS. Staunton then worked in Savannah, Georgia as a general assignment reporter at WSAV.
Martin Staunton Age
Staunton was born in Rockland County, New York but 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 50s.
Martin Staunton Height
Staunton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Martin Staunton Family
Staunton grew up in Fayette County, West Virginia, where he finished middle and high school. Even so, 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 if Staunton has any siblings.
Martin Staunton Wife
Staunton married Melissa Dawn Harman on September 24, 2022, in an outdoor ceremony in Mercer County. He shared news of their marriage via a newscast on the 6 p.m. newscast. They met at a karaoke event in Princeton. Before Melissa, he married another woman for 25 years before she passed away. Staunton has two daughters, two sons, and a grandson. An ardent golfer, he loves to swim, ski, and the outdoors. Staunton lives in Princeton, West Virginia.
Martin Staunton Net Worth
Staunton has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Martin Staunton Salary
Staunton earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Martin Staunton WVVA
Staunton is working at WVVA where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ben Schwartz
- Joshua Bolden
- Katherine Thompson
- Jeffrey Hoole