Valerie Bell Biography
Valerie Bell is an American journalist working for WBMA as an investigative reporter since she was promoted in December 2022. She joined the station in September 2021 as a general assignment reporter for ABC 33/40. Previously, she worked for Spectrum News 1 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Valerie Bell Education
Bell joined Messiah University in August 2015 after finishing her high school education. In December 2018, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. There, she majored in journalism and worked as a college associate for The Ingraham Angle at Fox News Channel in Washington, D.C. Moreover, she worked as a radio DJ/ co-host of Bell & the Beast radio show on 90.7 Pulse FM.
Valerie Bell Career
Bell has worked for WBMA as an investigative reporter since she was promoted in December 2022. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a general assignment reporter for ABC 33/40. Previously, she worked for Spectrum News 1 in Worcester, Massachusetts. While in Worcester, she launched the station’s first bureau in Chicopee and earned a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for ‘Dedicated Service to the Western Mass community.’
During her career, Bell has broadcast everything, including a story of a woman who needed a kidney, leading to a successful organ donation. Moreover, she held an exclusive one-on-one interview with Bernie Sanders while he was running for President. She also participated in a hands-on ice rescue training, where she dived into the ice-cold water with the local fire department and shared a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into saving lives.
Before working in Worcester, Bell worked for WDVM in Hagerstown, Maryland, as a multimedia journalist and weekend anchor. There, she was lowered into a septic tank to show how difficult it is to replace sewer pumps. Moreover, she worked on the cold case investigations team, revealing the mysteries surrounding the deaths of a newborn child who was thrown off the Shenandoah Bridge and Morten Aigeltinger, a Norwegian photographer who vanished in West Virginia.
Bell secured a lead role in an AAA commercial in 2017. An inquisitive go-getter, she has always dreamt of being a reporter ever since she was in the third grade. She is thrilled to be part of the Alabama community and checking out all the great restaurants in the city.
Valerie Bell Age
Bell was born on March 5, 1997, in the United States of America. She is 28 years old as of 2025. Bell celebrates her birthday on March 5th, as evidenced by her husband’s Instagram post on March 5, 2025, captioned “Happy 28th birthday to the best wife I could’ve ever asked for 🎉 I hope you have an amazing day, and can’t wait to celebrate you!’
Valerie Bell Height
Bell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Valerie Bell Family
Bell 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 known if Bell has any siblings.
Valerie Bell Husband
Bell got married to Blake Bjornson on May 4, 2024. On May 17, 2024, she posted their wedding photo on her Instagram account and captioned “May 4, 2024 was the best day 🤍💍Thank you to our family and friends who were there to celebrate with us on our special day and share in our happiness…” Blake works as a firefighter and paramedic. She has a Himalayan cat named Gizm. During her free time, she loves to play the guitar, spend time with her cat, sing, or box.
Valerie Bell Net Worth
Bell has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Valerie Bell Salary
Bell earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Valerie Bell WBMA
Bell is working at WBMA, where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- James Spann
- Brenda Ladun
- Muriel Bailey
- Sarah Snyder
- Stoney Sharp
- Evan Chickvara
- Katherine Page