Matt Barnes Biography
Matt Barnes is an American journalist who is working for WCMH-TV as a co-anchor of NBC4 Today since January 2016. He joined the NBC4 team in May 2010. Upon joining the station, he initially served as a sports anchor and reporter. Additionally, he has served the station for more than a decade.
How Old is Matt Barnes?
Barnes was born on July 26th, 1986. He is 36 years old as of 2022.
Matt Barnes Height / Measurements
Barnes is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Matt Barnes Partner/ Wife
Barnes 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.
Matt Barnes Kids / Children
Barnes 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.
Matt Barnes Family / Relatives
Barnes manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Even so, he was born and raised in Columbus in the company of his family. Additionally, he has a sister. Moreover, he seems to have a close relationship with his family as he regularly posts them on his social media accounts. We will update this information once it’s available.
Matt Barnes Education
Upon completion of his high school education at Bishop Hartley High, Barnes went on to join the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. After completing his undergraduate studies he became its Cum Laude alumnus with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While at the college, he served Gridiron Glory at WOUB, which gained a student production Emmy award. Also, he was a part of 12 OU students who appeared in a commercial campaign for the university.
Matt Barnes Career
Barnes serves WCMH-TV as a co-anchor of NBC4 Today since January 2016. He joined the NBC4 team in May 2010. Upon joining the station, he initially served as a sports anchor and reporter. Additionally, he has served the station for more than a decade. Nonetheless, he began his broadcasting career when he served NBC 4 as an intern and worked in the sports unit in the summer of 2007.
Upon graduating college, he went on to serve t WRDW-TV in Augusta as a sports anchor and a reporter. While there, he provided coverage for many sporting happenings such as the Masters’ tournament. Moreover, he voices that his largest thrill was playing Augusta National twice and shooting more than 100 both times. However, his favorite task about working on TV is the ability to tell people’s stories and recognizes that everyone has a special story to tell.
Also, he is an ardent volunteer and supporter of the Ronald McDonald House in Columbus. To boot, he serves as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio. Else, he was dubbed the Ohio 2020 Big Brother of the Year. Additionally, he talks at schools around the region such as his alma maters Indianola Elementary, Johnson Park Middle, and Bishop Hartley High.
NBC4
Barnes works with NBC4 where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Kristine Varkony
- Dave Mazza
- Bob Nunnally
- Ben Gelber
- Liz McGiffin
- McKenna King
- Jerod Smalley
- Whitney Harding
- Justin Holbrock
How Much Does Matt Barnes Earn?
Barnes receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
How Much is Matt Barnes Worth?
Through Barnes’ career as an anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Matt Barnes Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Barnes is active on his social media accounts. He has about 9.2K followers on his Facebook Page, about 10.8K followers on his Twitter account, and around 4795 followers on his Instagram account.