Susan Dinkel Biography
Susan Dinkel is an American journalist working for WTHI as the news director and the 5 p.m. anchor for WTHI-TV and MyFOX10. She joined the station in October 1995 as a general assignment reporter and has served the station for more than 2 decades.
Susan Dinkel Education
Dinkel joined DePauw University in 1991 when she finished her high school education. In 1995, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
Susan Dinkel Career
Dinkel works for WTHI as the news director and the 5 p.m. anchor for WTHI-TV and MyFOX10. Upon joining the station, she first worked as a general assignment reporter. She was awarded the Ohio Valley Silver Circle in 2021 by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for her outstanding performance within the TV industry for at least 25 years.
During her career, Dinkel has received other awards for her journalism work including multiple Regional Emmy awards and nominations. Further, her work has received recognition from organizations like the Associated Press, the Indiana State Teachers Association, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Away from journalism, Dinkel works as a trustee at the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. From 2014 to 2015, she worked as the president of the Indiana Associated Press Broadcast Association Board.
Susan Dinkel Age
Dinkel likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 40s.
Susan Dinkel Height
Dinkel stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Susan Dinkel Family
Dinkel grew up in Terre Haute but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Dinkel has any siblings.
Susan Dinkel Husband
Dinkel got married on October 13, 2001. On October 13, 2018, she posted a wedding picture of them on her Facebook account and wished him a Happy 17th anniversary. He is a Principal for a Day at Lost Creek Elementary as evidenced by Dinkel’sTwitter post on November 14, 2012, captioned “Wishing my husband well this morning as he is Principal for a Day at Lost Creek Elementary! Have fun and…”
The couple has daughters named Lilly and Claire and a dog named Penelope Tatem Clementine. On April 6, 2024, Dinkel wished Penelope a happy 6th birthday via her Facebook account. They studied at Terre Haute North Vigo High. Active in her community, she is involved with her church, St. Benedict Church.
Susan Dinkel Net Worth
Dinkel has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Susan Dinkel Salary
Dinkel earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Susan Dinkel Accident
On March 4, 2021, Dinkel shared via her Facebook account that she’d be absent from work due to a sledding accident that left her with a broken leg.
Susan Dinkel WTHI
Dinkel is working at WTHI where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Patrece Dayton
- Jon Swaner
- Heather Good
- Kevin Orpurt
- Marty Ledbetter