Ben Barr Biography
Ben Barr is an American Anchor/Reporter working for WABI-TV in Bangor, Maine as a Sports Director. He joined the station in September 2021.
Ben Barr Age
Barr was born on May 20 and celebrates his birthday every year on May 20th. However, his exact year of birth is not known by the public. On May 20th, 2024, WABI-TV posted a photo of Ben on their Instagram wishing him a happy birthday.
Ben Barr Height / Measurements
Barr is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 2 inches.
Ben Barr Wife / Children
Barr manages to keep information regarding whether he is married or not away from the public. He also keeps information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.
Ben Barr Family / Relatives
Barr manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Ben Barr Education
In 2010, he joined the University of Maryland where he attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2013. While still in college, he was active in several activities and societies including Terps TV, WMUC Sports, and UMD Men’s Club Ice Hockey Broadcasting. He also interned at NBC4 Sports, Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia, WTOP News, and 106.7 The Fan.
Ben Barr Career
Barr serves as a Sports Director at WABI-TV based in Bangor, Maine. In this role, he is in charge of broadcasting live game commentary and planning, gathering, writing, and stories. Prior to working at WABI-TV, he worked at KMOT-TV in Minot, North Dakota where he served as a sports director from May 2015 to September 2021. During his tenure at KMOT-TV, he organized weekly segments spotlighting local sports scenes including Nodak Speedway and Minot Country Club. He also leads and coordinates coverage schedules for interviews, game highlights, and packages with photographers.
Previously from June 2014 to May 2015, he worked at MLB Network Radio where he served as an associate producer based in Washington, D.C. He had previously spent 1 year and 2 months working at Top Flight Media where he served as a sports anchor based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He previously worked at 106.7 The Fan where he served as a reporter based in Lanham, MD.
Previously, from September 2013 to May 2015, he worked at Federal News Radio where he served as a sports producer based in Washington, DC. He previously worked at WAVA 105.1 AM/FM Salem Communications where he served as a board operator based in Arlington, Virginia. He had previously spent 3 years and 4 months working at WMUC Sports Radio serving as a co-sports director.
Ben Barr Salary
Barr receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Ben Barr Net Worth
Through Barr career as a Sports Director, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Ben Barr WABI-TV
Barr works with WABI-TV where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jon Small
- Morgan Sturdivant
- Brian Sullivan
- Joy Hollowell
- Brittany McHatten
- Alyssa Thurlow
- Sierra Whaley
- Logan Hoffman
- Connor Magliozzi
- Curt Olson
- Todd Simcox
- Emilie Hillman
- Michael Fecca
- Steve McKay
Ben Barr Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Barr is active on his social media accounts. He has about 1K followers on his Facebook Page, about 943 followers on his Twitter account, and around 1K followers on his Instagram account.