Wisdom Martin Biography

Wisdom Martin is an American award-winning anchor and reporter working for FOX 5 News. He has been working for the station since joining in 2003.

Wisdom Martin Career

Martin serves as the morning anchor, starting the day at 4 a.m. through 6 a.m. and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Good Day DC. He began his journalism career while he was still a sophomore at Jackson State University. He landed his first TV job at WAPT news where he served as the teleprompter on the weekends. He, later on, started serving as an editor, news photographer, and sports reporter for the weekend shows, before he graduated.

Martin left the station and joined KSEE in Fresno, California where he served as a news and sports reporter as well as an anchor. He, later on, left the station and joined WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina where he served as a reporter and anchor. Later on, he joined CNN in Atlanta and started off by serving as the weekend anchor before joining WKRN in Nashville Tennessee where he served as an anchor as well as a reporter.

Martin has also managed to cover quite a number of well-known stories including reporting live in Miami on the murder of Washington Redskins football player Sean Taylor. He also reported LIVE for several days in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Whenever he is not working, he enjoys spending her free time with his family and friends. He also enjoys cooking, working out, coaching kids’ baseball and basketball in the area, and speaking at different schools.

Wisdom Martin Age

Martin is 38 years old. He was born on September 25, 1985, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on the 25th of September every year.

Wisdom Martin Height

Martin stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (187 cm) tall.

Wisdom Martin Family

Martin was born to Wisdom D Martin a former US Army. In a tweet dated May 8, he even wished his mother “Mother’s Day”. In 2015. Martin and his brother were brought up together. McKinley Alexander, Martin’s father-in-law, is a former Jackson State University professor.

Wisdom Martin Wife

Martin is a married man. He is married to Monifa Martin. The couple has three children, two daughters, and one son. His first daughter was born in 2003. His son is also named Wisdom.

Wisdom Martin Net Worth

Martin has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter and anchor.

Wisdom Martin Salary

Martin earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Wisdom Martin FOX 5

Martin works at FOX 5 where he works alongside other famous FOX 5 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Blake McCoy
2. Marissa Mitchell
3. Sue Palka
4. Shirin Rajaee
5. Jeannette Reyes
6. Caitlin Roth
7. Sarah Simmons
8. Mike Thomas
9. Gwen Tolbart
10. Maureen Umeh
11. Alice Gainer

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