Josh Hinkle Biography
Josh Hinkle is an American Host/Producer/Reporter/Director working for KXAN Austin, Texas, United States as a Director of Investigations and Innovation / Political Host. He joined the station in April 2009. He previously worked as a political host and executive producer for Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Josh Hinkle Age / Birthday
Hinkle manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 30s.
Josh Hinkle Height / Measurements
Hinkle is of an average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Josh Hinkle Partner / Wife
Hinkle manages to keep information regarding whether he is married or not away from the public. However, we will update information about his spouse once it’s available.
Josh Hinkle Kids / Children
Hinkle manages to keep information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about his children once it’s available.
Josh Hinkle Family / Relatives
Hinkle was born and raised Oklahoma. However, he 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.
Josh Hinkle Career
Hinkle is a Director of Investigations and Innovation / Political Host for KXAN News. He leads the station’s 12-person duPont and IRE Award-winning investigative team on multiple platforms. He also leads the stations political coverage as the executive producer and host of “State of Texas,” which is a weekly program and companion podcast focusing on the Texas Legislature and elections, seen in 14 markets statewide.
Josh’s work on the show has been honored three times with the national Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism in 2019 for an investigation into financial questions surrounding Texas’ oil and gas regulators, in 2017 for an exposé on border security funding, and in 2015 for coverage of the women’s health debate. The show has also earned nine Emmys for politics and public affairs programming.
Before joining the KXAN, Hinkle worked for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. as a political host and executive producer. He joined the station as a podcast host and executive producer. He loves spending time with friends and family, most especially his two nieces. During his free time, he enjoys traveling, watching movies and exploring the Austin area with his Boston Terriers – Betty Blue and Bonnie Blue.
Hinkle works with KXAN News where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Dalton Huey
- Monica Madden
- Tahera Rahman
- Nabil Remadna
- Brianna Hollis
- Eric Henrikson
- Blake DeVine
- Grace Reader
- Dylan McKim
- Sarah Al-Shaikh
Josh Hinkle Salary
Hinkle receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Josh Hinkle Net Worth
Through Hinkle’s career as a Director of Investigations and Innovation / Political Host, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Josh Hinkle Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Hinkle is active on his social media accounts. He has about 230 followers on his Facebook Page, about 6,193 followers on his Twitter account, and around 952 followers on his Instagram account.