Derek Beasley WJZ, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Salary, and Net Worth

Derek Beasley Bio | Wiki

Derek Beasley is a popular American certified broadcast meteorologist at WJZ CBS Baltimore since March 2022. He began his career in television as a freelance meteorologist at WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi during his second year of graduate school.

Following graduating from MSU, Derek got his first full-time job as a weekend meteorologist at KHBS-KHOG in Northwest Arkansas. He later moved to Cincinnati in late 2005 to work as a morning and noon meteorologist at WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. He also worked as a chief meteorologist at WFTX-TV in Cape Coral/Ft. Myers.

Derek Beasley Age

He was born on November 19, in Rochester, New York, in the United States. Derek celebrates his birthday on November 19, every year.

Derek Beasley Height

He is a man of above-average stature. Derek stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx. 1.75 m).

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Derek Beasley Family

He was born in Rochester, New York, and grew up in Arkansas and Mississippi. Derek has an American nationality and belongs to a white ethnic background. At the moment, Derek has not disclosed any details regarding either his parents or if he has siblings.

Derek Beasley Wife | Married

Derek is married to his wife Lauren. The two have a son named Xaiden.

Derek Beasley Education

After completing his primary and high school education, Derek went and graduated from the University of Oklahoma School Of Meteorology and he received his degree in meteorology in 2001. Derek also earned a master’s degree in Geosciences from Mississippi State University in 2004.

Derek Beasley WJZ | Weatherman | Meteorologist

He came to the WJZ First Alert Weather Team in March 2022. He began his career in television as a freelance meteorologist at WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi during his second year of graduate school. Following graduating from MSU, Derek got his first full-time job as a weekend meteorologist at KHBS-KHOG in Northwest Arkansas. He later moved to Cincinnati in late 2005 to work as a morning and noon meteorologist at WLWT-TV in Cincinnati.

Within a year of arriving in Cincinnati, Derek became promoted to chief meteorologist in January 2007 and worked in that capacity until August 2009. Her passion for tropical weather led him to make a move to the Gulf Coast, where he worked as a chief meteorologist at WPMI-TV in Mobile, Alabama until September 2015. In that time, Derek covered several storms such as Hurricane Isaac, the super outbreak of tornadoes in April 2011, and a rare Gulf Coast winter storm in January 2014.

The chance later presented itself to move to Southwest Florida in December 2015 where he worked as a chief meteorologist at WFTX-TV in Cape Coral/Ft. Myers. It was there that Derek covered historic Hurricanes Irma, Matthew, and Dorian then traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina to cover reports during Hurricane Florence’s landfall in 2018.

Some Of Derek’s Colleagues at WJZ Include:

Caroline Foreback – News Reporter

Meg McNamara – Meteorologist

Mark Viviano – Sports Director

Rachel Menitoff – Reporter

Marty Bass – Weatherman

Derek Beasley Fox 4

He went to Southwest Florida in December 2015 where he worked as a chief meteorologist at WFTX-TV FOX 4 in Cape Coral/Ft. Myers. It was there that Derek covered historic Hurricanes Irma, Matthew, and Dorian then traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina to cover reports during Hurricane Florence’s landfall in 2018.

Derek Beasley Salary

He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a meteorologist at WJZ CBS Baltimore since March 2022. Derek’s average salary is $78,857 per year.

Derek Beasley Net Worth

Derek gets his wealth from his work as a meteorologist at WJZ CBS Baltimore since March 2022. Therefore, Derek has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Derek’s estimated net worth is $689,778.

How Old Is Derek Beasley

He was born on November 19, in Rochester, New York, in the United States. Derek celebrates his birthday on November 19, every year.

Who Is Derek Beasley

Derek works as a meteorologist at WJZ CBS Baltimore since March 2022. He began his career in television as a freelance meteorologist at WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi during his second year of graduate school.

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