Bridgett Ellison Biography
Bridgett Ellison is an American Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter working for WKMG News 6. She joined the station in 2010. Ellison anchors News 6 Mornings 5-7 am, 9 am, and noon on News 6 WKMG.
Bridgett Ellison Date of Birth / Birthday
Ellison was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she has not shared the date, month, or the year she was born. However, she might be in her 30s.
Bridgett Ellison Measurements/Height
Ellison stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Bridgett Ellison Partner/ Husband
Ellison was married to her husband Cyrus Ellison who is a local pastor and businessman. They tied the knot on May 20 2012 in Augusta, Georgia at the Gilbert – Lambuth Chapel on the campus of Paine College. After that, the reception took place at the Augusta Country Club.
Bridgett Ellison Kids/Children
Ellison and Cyrus are proud parents of two little children, Elise and Ethan.
Bridgett Ellison Relatives/ Family
Ellison was born and raised in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She has not shared information about her parents or siblings.
Bridgett Ellison Schooling/Education
Ellison joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Media and Journalism in 1997 to pursue her career. In 2001, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Electronic, and Broadcast.
Bridgett Ellison Profession
Ellison is an Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter at WKMG News 6 since 2010. She anchors News 6 Mornings 5-7 am, 9 am, and noon on News 6 WKMG newscasts. Prior to joining News 6, she worked for NBC station, WAGT in Augusta, Ga as a main anchor and reporter. Before she was elevated to the main anchor, she worked as a morning anchor.
In addition, she served as an Assignment Editor, Producer, and Fill-in Reporter at WCTI in New Bern, NC, and WLTX in Columbia, SC as a reporter and anchor. Throughout her career, she has covered many Masters tournaments. Ellison forever treasures the day she played around at the world-famous Augusta National. She is a golf enthusiast.
She like involving herself with nonprofit organizations as well as volunteering, and also enjoys mentoring young students. Ellison is a member of the Associated Press and the National Association of Black Journalists. In addition, her good work has been recognized severely by the National Academy of Television Arts and science.
Bridgett Ellison Income
Ellison receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Bridgett Ellison Net Worth
Through Ellison’s career as an anchor and reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1million and $1.5 million.
Bridgett Ellison Awards
Ellison works very hard, she has unstoppable efforts which landed her to win several awards. During her time in Georgia, she worked for five years and was honored with awards for Best Anchor/Reporter” and “Best Documentary” by the Georgia Associated Press.
Bridgett Ellison Wedding
Ellison and Cyrus tied the knot on May 20, 2012, at the Gilbert – Lambuth Chapel on the campus of Paine College.
Bridgett Ellison Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Ellison is active on her social media accounts. She has about 5,700 followers on her Facebook Page, about 3,090 on her Twitter account, and around 2,740 followers on her Instagram account.