Steven Albritton Biography
Steven Albritton is an American journalist working for WLWT as a news anchor since joining the station in September 2019. Previously, he worked as an evening anchor at WLWT’s sister station, KMBC 9 News in Kansas City, Missouri, for nearly 3 years.
Steven Albritton Education
Albritton joined Ball State University in 2005 after finishing his education at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. In 2009, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications. He furthered his studies there, obtaining his Master of Arts degree in Digital Storytelling.
While pursuing his Master’s, he worked as a graduate assistant in Telecommunications. Moreover, he shadowed and taught production courses, including camera use, lighting, and editing (Final Cut Pro). He also helped the TCOM Department on multiple tasks throughout the school year.
Through college, he served as the team captain of the Ball State co-ed cheerleading squad. This presented him with the opportunity of teaching summer cheerleading camps countrywide and around the world.
Steven Albritton Career
Albritton works for WLWT as a news anchor. Previously, he worked as an evening anchor at WLWT’s sister station, KMBC 9 News in Kansas City, Missouri, for nearly 3 years. He also co-hosted the KMBC 9 Storytellers podcast.
While in Missouri, he spent 7 days at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, ending the week by flying out to the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier (CVN75) for a series of stories. He broadcast many breaking events in Kansas City, including the onset of possible big violations by the KU basketball program and the EF-4 tornado near the University of Kansas campus in 2019.
Albritton broadcast the NCAA tournament when 16-seed UMBC knocked off 1-seed Virginia while following the Kansas State Wildcats on their tournament run. He has received two Emmy nominations, one while he was at KMBC for his thorough broadcast on the opioid epidemic and the other for a special broadcast of the Ball State Football program.
Before Missouri, Albritton worked as an anchor and reporter at KATC in Lafayette, Louisiana, for more than 4 years. During his time in Lafayette, he won several honors from the Louisiana Associated Press and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, including “Reporter of the Year” and “Story of the Year” Awards.
Albritton covered big stories for KATC, including the F-5 tornado in Moore, Hurricane Issac, and the Carnival Triumph stranded at Sea. Moreover, he anchored an extensive broadcast of the unforgettable flooding in southwest Louisiana in August of 2016. He found his love for news and sports in high school. Besides his broadcasting work, he taught high school cheerleaders on US Military bases in Germany and Italy in 2011 & 2012.
Steven Albritton Age
Albritton 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 40s.
Steven Albritton Height
Albritton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Steven Albritton Family
Albritton 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 Albritton has any siblings.
Steven Albritton Wife
Albritton is married and has two sons. The couple has two sons and a dog named Charlie. He resides in the north of Cincinnati with his wife, sons, and their dog. Also, he loves being active and is most likely on a golf course, in the gym, or watching as much football as possible!
Steven Albritton Net Worth
Albritton has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Steven Albritton Salary
Albritton earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Steven Albritton WLWT
Albritton is working at WLWT, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Courtis Fuller
- Megan Mitchell
- Sheree Paolello
- Aaron Thomas
- Mike Dardis
- Ashley Kirklen
- Kelly Rippin
- Tiffany Wilson