Matt Bennett Biography
Matt Bennett is an American journalist working for WWAY as a weekday morning co-anchor of Good Morning Carolina since he was promoted in April 2022. He joined the station in December 2016 as a news anchor and multimedia journalist.
Matt Bennett Education
Bennett joined Salisbury University in Maryland in August 2010 after finishing his high school education. In May 2014, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies.
Matt Bennett Career
Bennett works for WWAY as a weekday morning co-anchor of Good Morning Carolina. He was promoted to that role in April 2022 after holding various newsroom roles at the station, including weekend anchor, production assistant, producer, and multimedia journalist.
Bennett has worked as a broadcast journalist for almost a decade, with experience in local news. He has primarily focused on education, public policy debates, big weather events, local government, and public safety. Moreover, he has broadcast on the George Floyd protests, Hurricane Florence, and the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Bennett covered school board meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic and did a series on the U.S. Navy that brought him aboard an aircraft carrier. This coverage earned him acknowledgement from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. He has a passion for telling stories that matter and connecting with the community.
Matt Bennett Age
Bennett was born on August 9th, but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 30s. Bennett celebrates his birthday on August 9th, as evidenced by his Instagram post on August 9, 2023, captioned, “Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes today! 🥳🎉🎂…”
Matt Bennett Height
Bennett stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Matt Bennett Family
Bennett is originally from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 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 Bennett has any siblings.
Matt Bennett Wife
Bennett married Anna Hogelin on December 8, 2023. On February 8, 2024, he posted their wedding photo on his Instagram account and captioned, “Today marks exactly 2 months since I got married, so it’s probably time to finally post…who pulled together to make this amazing day possible! 12.8.23🤵🏼♂️👰🏻♀️💍.” The couple lives in downtown Wilmington with their dog, Sherman.
Matt Bennett Net Worth
Bennett has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Matt Bennett Salary
Bennett earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Matt Bennett WWAY
Bennett is working at WWAY, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Jeff Rivenbark
- Tomika Jackson
- Jessica Keisling
- Conor Doherty
- Marcy Cuevas
- Lee Haywood
- Jason Korver
- Charles McKeller