Russ Mitchell Biography and Wiki
Russ Mitchell is an American journalist who is currently working as an anchor and managing editor at WKYC-TV. Previously, he worked as a national correspondent and anchor at CBS News.
Russ Mitchell’s Age and Birthday
Russ was born on March 25, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He is 61 years old as of 2022. His birth sign is Aries. Mitchell turns 62 years old on March 25, 2022.
Russ Mitchell Height
Information about Mitchell’s height in feet and inches will be revealed soon.
Russ Mitchell Education
Mitchell went to the Missouri School of Journalism after his elementary education at Webster Groves High School.
Russ Mitchell Family, Parents, and Siblings
Attempts to establish Russ’ parents´ identities were in vain since no information about them is available to the public. It is therefore not clear if he has any siblings. More details regarding his family background will be updated soon when established.
Russ Mitchell’s Wife, Is He Married?
In regards to his marital entanglements, the famed journalist is married to his loving wife, Karina Mahtani. They became espoused in a lovely wedding which was attended by his family and close friends in 2006. Previously, he was married to Erica Townsend in 1987 but divorced in 2000. We are keeping tabs and we will be updated soon.
Russ Mitchell Children
Russ and his ex-wife Erica Townsend had a daughter together named Ashley Mitchell.
Russ Mitchell Salary
According to WKYC estimates, Russ receives an average ranging from $31,300 to $92,500. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Russ Mitchell’s Net Worth
Mitchell has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 Million to $5 Million (Approx.) as of 2022. This amount is from his career as a journalist among other investments.
Russ Mitchell WKYC News 3
Russ is currently working as an anchor and managing editor at WKYC-TV. Previously, he worked as a national correspondent and anchor at CBS News. Here, he covered CBS Evening News weekend editions and The Early Show on Saturday.
Likewise, Mitchell worked as a national correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning, CBS Evening News, and The Early Show. Afterward, he joined the 3News as Managing Editor Evening News. He was also the lead anchor of the 6 pm and 11 pm newscasts.
Prior to this, Russ worked both as an anchor and reporter at KMOV-TV. He also worked as a news reporter at KTVI-TV in St. Louis. He started his broadcasting career at KMBC in Kansas City. He has also served as the co-anchor of the overnight CBS News broadcast, Up to the Minute.
Citing this, he was named the correspondent for Eye-to-Eye and was later assigned to the CBS Washington bureau. During this time, he did a report covering the war in Bosnia and has reported from Cuba, India, Indonesia, and The Marshall Islands. He has also interviewed the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Laurent Kabila.
Russ Mitchell Awards
- Emmys Awards
- National Association of Black Journalists Award
- Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award
- New York Association of Black Journalists Award
- Press Club of St. Louis 18th Annual Media Person of the Year Award