Max Diekneite Biography
Max Diekneite is an American anchor working for KTVI-TV serving as a news anchor. Before joining the station in October 2023, he worked as an evening anchor and investigative reporter at WTOC-TV in Savannah, Georgia.
Max Diekneite Education
Diekneite graduated from Clayton High School in 2012 and then enrolled at Chapman University where he received a degree in Journalism in 2013. Afterward, he joined Missouri-Columbia University where he graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Max Diekneite Career
Diekneite serves as a news anchor at KTVI-TV, the FOX 2 affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to joining the station in October 2023, he worked for WTOC-TV in Savannah, Georgia. There, he served as an investigative reporter and evening anchor from November 2020 to December 2023. Earlier, Max worked in Des Moines, Iowa as an anchor and reporter at KCCI-TV from June 2017 to October 2020.
Before working in Des Moines, Max worked at KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri where he served as a sports reporter for four months. After that, he secured a position as a production assistant then to a morning sports anchor and then he was promoted to an anchor and reporter. He served the station for two years and ten months from August 2014 to May 2017.
Diekneite previously spent four months working at FOX 2 as a social media intern and Investigative intern. As an intern, he was in charge of editing videos, anchoring, and leading an online investigation. He began his career as a news reporter at KBIA 91.3 FM from January 2015 to May 2015. Before this, Max worked for the Panther Newspaper as a beat reporter. Aside from working as a journalist, he served as a waiter at the Wood Restaurant. Besides this, Diekneite also worked as a banquet server at Crowne Plaza Clayton from May 2012 to August 2013.
Max Diekneite Age
Diekneite is 30 years old as of 2024. He was born on September 28, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, and he celebrates his birthday on September 28 every year.
Max Diekneite Height
Diekneite stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Max Diekneite Family
Diekneite was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri to his father Dan Diekneite, and his unknown mother. His father celebrates his birthday on February 16 every year. He grew up along with his older brother whose identity has not yet been disclosed.
Max Diekneite Wife
Diekneite is very private about his personal life, therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone. During his leisure time, Max loves watching sports, exercising, and hanging out with family and friends. He is also a big fan of the Cardinals.
Max Diekneite Net Worth
Diekneite has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being an anchor.
Max Diekneite Salary
Diekneite earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Max Diekneite KTVI-TV
Diekneite works at KTVI-TV where he works alongside other famous KTVI-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Joey Schneider
- Blair Ledet
- Kamy Smelser
- Mallory Thomas
- Shirley Washington
- Caroline Pettey
- James Atherlay
- Chelsea Haynes
- Taylor Harris