Derek James Bio | Wiki
Derek James is a preeminent journalist. At this present moment, he works at WCCO as a weekend anchor and community reporter. Prior to joining WCCO, Derek served at WCCB Charlotte as the co-host of WCCB News Rising.
Furthermore, he served there as a staff meteorologist. During his free time, Derek enjoys traveling, eating, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with his friends and family.
Derek James Age
He was born on September 3, 1980, in the United States of America. Derek is 42 years old.
Derek James Height
He is a man of average stature. Derek stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.75m).
Derek James Family
He was born and raised in the United States by a loving mother and a caring father. However, Derek has not uttered paramount intel with reference to his committed parents or whether he has any siblings. Therefore, Derek’s parent’s and siblings’ whereabouts are currently unavailable.
Derek James Wife
He is a married man. Derek is blissfully hitched to his loving and caring wife named Kristen. As a couple, they are blessed with two stunning sons called Chase and Tyler.
Derek James Education
He went to Waupaca High School. Later, Derek matriculated at Mississippi State University and graduated with a Broadcast Meteorology Certificate in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology in 2007.
Derek James WCCO | WCCB
At this present moment, he works at WCCO. Here, Derek works as a weekend anchor and community reporter. Prior to joining WCCO, he worked at WCCB-TV The CW Charlotte located in Charlotte in North Carolina Area. While there, Derek worked as a morning anchor and staff meteorologist. He was honored by the Radio and Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas (RTNDAC) with the 2009 Best Weathercast Award. Derek was also honored with the 2010 Best Sports Reporting Award for a story on how weather impacts NASCAR teams. Earlier, he worked at 107.9 The Link.
While there, he served as the assistant program director/music director. Furthermore, Derek also served as the executive producer of the Matt & Ramona Show. Additionally, Derek spent a year and a half as the morning host at K104.7 and also hosted radio shows for Star 94 in Atlanta. At the age of 15, he started his broadcasting career as a host and executive producer of a live weekly cable access program in Wisconsin known as Video News Live.
Derek was then employed as a radio news anchor for WDUX AM/FM shortly thereafter. Before relocating to Charlotte in 2000, he also hosted morning radio shows in Green Bay & Wausau, Wisconsin. Moreover, Derek actively supports the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. He also donates time to many other non-profits including the Association of Fund-raising Professionals & Hinds’ Feet Farm, The Choir School at St. Peters, the Humane Society of Charlotte, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Some of Derek’s other colleagues at WCCO-TV include:
Lisa Meadows – Meteorological Reporter
Chris Shaffer – Chief Meteorologist
Jeff Wagner – Anchor
Beret Leone – Morning News Reporter
Mike Augustyniak – Meteorologist
Heather Brown – Anchor
Jason DeRusha – Anchor
Amelia Santaniello – Anchor
Mike Max – Anchor
Esme Murphy – Reporter
Derek James WCCB Salary
He spawns his monthly earnings working at WCCO as a weekend anchor and community reporter. Derek pockets an estimated salary of $86,445 annually.
Derek James Net Worth
Having been working as a journalist by profession for more than twenty-five years now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Derek’s net worth to be $897,578.
Who Is Derek James
He is a 42-year-old preeminent journalist working at WCCO as a weekend anchor and community reporter. Prior to joining WCCO, Derek served at WCCB Charlotte as the co-host of WCCB News Rising.
How Old Is Derek James
He is 42 years old. Derek was born on September 3, 1980, in the United States. Thus, he relishes and commemorates his birthday on September 3 each and every year.