Matt Bove Biography
Matt Bove is an American journalist working for WKBW as the sports director at 7 News since he was promoted in July 2019. Before that, he served the station as a sports anchor and reporter. He joined the station in May 2013 as an editor and photographer and has served the station for over a decade.
Matt Bove Education
Bove joined Buffalo State College in 2010 after finishing his studies at Niagara Wheatfield High School. In 2013, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism with an accreditation in sports journalism. While in college, he worked as an intern at YNN Buffalo at Time Warner Cable.
Matt Bove Career
Bove has worked for WKBW as the sports director at 7 News since he was promoted in July 2019. Before that, he served the station as a sports anchor and reporter. Upon joining the station, he initially served the station as an editor and photographer.
In the spring of 2014, Bove began working as a general assignment news reporter, working on several shows, including two years on 7ABC’s morning show. He transitioned to sports in the fall of 2016, focusing on the Sabres, Bills, and local high school and college sports.
Matt Bove Age
Bove 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.
Matt Bove Height
Bove stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Matt Bove Family
Bove grew up in Western New York 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 Bove has any siblings.
Matt Bove Wife
Bove is a married man, but has not revealed more information about her. The couple has a child named Ellia. Ellia was born in March 2023 and is 2 years old as of 2025. On March 9, 2023, WKBW congratulated the couple for the safe birth of their child via their official Facebook account. During his free time, he enjoys eating burrito bowls, playing, and working on his at times frustrating golf game.
Matt Bove Net Worth
Bove has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Matt Bove Salary
Bove earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Matt Bove WKBW
Bove is working at WKBW where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Pheben Kassahun
- Katie Morse
- Jeff Russo
- Autumn Lewandowski
- Aaron Mentkowski
- Josh Nichols