Mike Cairns Biography
Mike Cairns is an American Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter working for Spectrum 360 serving as a show host and sports anchor. He has been working for the station since joining in November 2016.
Mike Cairns Career
Cairns serves as a show host as well as a sports anchor/reporter at Spectrum Sports 360. He previously worked as a sideline reporter for the Cleveland Browns preseason games at WKYC-TV for five years, alongside Don Criqui and Todd Blackledge. Mike was part of a great team at WEWS-TV in 2015 that won an Emmy for Best Weekend Newscast. Cairns also worked for “SportsTime Ohio,” the Cleveland Indians’ regional sports home, where he was the main play-by-play voice for all high school and college sports.
In 2009 and 2010, he received Tony Awards for his performance in the Division I state high school football championships. Cairns created his own show for SportsTime Ohio called “Tee It Up Ohio” in 2006, a golf show that traveled around the state of Ohio and eventually to such great destinations as Arizona, where he and his partner, PGA professional Jimmy Hanlin, provided golf fans with golf tips, rules, and local knowledge of the courses. The show aired for a total of seven years. Mike was inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2012.
Cairns was also the weekend sports anchor at WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C. for ten years before moving to Cleveland (ABC). Mike worked as a sideline reporter for the Washington Redskins’ preseason games at WJLA, alongside Hall of Famers Sonny Jurgenson and John Riggins. Mike’s hidden talent is singing the national anthem in the old Washington Capitals arena in Landover, Maryland. Mike began his TV career in his hometown of Albany, New York, in 1985, after graduating from Plattsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in Radio/Television Communications.
Cairns began his career in radio as a morning sportscaster before landing his first TV job as a weekend sports anchor and then sports director at WRGB-TV. Whenever he is not working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.
Mike Cairns Age
Cairns was born on May 7 in the United States. He likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year he was born. His age is therefore not known.
Mike Cairns Height
Cairns stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).
Mike Cairns Family
Cairns 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 Cairns has any siblings.
Mike Cairns Wife
Cairns 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.
Mike Cairns Net Worth
Cairns has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a Sports Anchor and Reporter.
Mike Cairns Salary
Cairns earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Mike Cairns News 9
Cairns works at News 9 where he works alongside other famous News 9 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Patrick Welter
- Chris Torello
- Bri MacNaught
- Katherine Smith
- Luke Hetrick
- Kenny Morales
- Jon Alba
- Alan Winfield
- Brian McClure
- Nick Merianos
- Mike Clay
- Rick Elmhorst
- Holly Gregory
- Erin Murray
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Cairns.
| Who is Cairns? | He is an American Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter |
| Age | Not Available |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |