Marvin Hurst Biography
Marvin Hurst is an American journalist working for KTVT as a TV news reporter and multiskilled journalist at KTVT since joining the station in April 2024. Previously, he worked as a morning anchor and multimedia journalist for KENS 5 in San Antonio, Texas.
Marvin Hurst Education
Hurst joined Grambling State University after finishing his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, emphasizing Broadcasting, Newspaper, and Public Relations. While on campus, he worked as a student news producer and ran talk programs and a newscast until the late James Penny put him on set when an anchor called in sick.
Marvin Hurst Career
Hurst works for KTVT as a TV news reporter and multiskilled journalist. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as part of the digital team before he became a full-time member of our 10 p.m. news team. He previously worked as a morning anchor and multimedia journalist for KENS 5 in San Antonio, Texas. Further, he served as a morning and special assignments journalist at the CBS affiliate for 19 years.
Hurst is famous in the Alamo City for his business boosting food segment, “Neighborhood Eats,” and the diversity content collective, “Together We Rise.” He was fascinated with writing more than speaking, and realized that he could combine the two on television. He only thought of venturing into the advertising and or TV industry before a teacher told him he couldn’t write.
After graduating from college, Hurst started his TV career at KALB in Alexandria, where he was a crime and investigative reporter. He then served WBRZ in Baton Rouge in that same role before he became the lead reporter in the manhunt for Derrick Todd Lee, the South Louisiana serial killer.
Hurst worked as press director for the Office of Youth Services under Louisiana’s first female governor, the late Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. During his career, he has received multiple Associated Press awards for general news, investigative, and in-depth reporting. Additionally, he has won various Lone Star Emmys, including for Education/School News in 2024 for his series, “Kids Who Make San Antonio Great.” He also obtained Tellys (2024 Bronze) and the Texas Broadcast News Awards for “The Cartoon Saloon” (2024 Feature-light).
Hurst worked for the National Association of Black Journalists as a former co-chair of the Council of Presidents. He was also a member of the NABJ constitutional committee. The San Antonio Association of Black Journalists chose him as the president for five terms. He was Vice President and chaplain of the Grambling University National Alumni Association – San Antonio Chapter.
Hurst worked as an executive of the 100 Black Men of San Antonio. He was honored for media in the inaugural edition of Who’s Who in Black San Antonio. He believes in creating community success through mentoring and helped create the KENS 5 workplace mentoring program at KENS 5. Hurst also works as a coach, mentor, and advisor for journalists across the country.
Marvin Hurst Age
Hurst was born on February 18th but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s. Hurst celebrates his birthday on February 18th, as evidenced by his Instagram post on February 18, 2024, captioned “By the grace of my enormous God, I lived to see another birthday…”
Marvin Hurst Height
Hurst stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Marvin Hurst Family
Hurst grew up in Milwaukee but 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 Hurst has any siblings.
Marvin Hurst Wife
Hurst married Felicia in July 2022. He says his faith in Jesus Christ and a great medical team helped him through 2018-2020 as he survived Stage 4 cancer twice. He has lived in Chicago, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and the Mississippi Delta.
Marvin Hurst Net Worth
Hurst has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Marvin Hurst Salary
Hurst earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Marvin Hurst KTVT
Hurst is working at KTVT, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Nicole Baker
- Robbie Owens
- Madison Sawyer
- Brittany Rainey
- Lauren Crawford
- Bo Evans
- Erin Jones
- J.D. Miles
- Dawn White
- Briana Aldridge
- Ashley Moss