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Brooks Baptiste is an American prolific journalist working for Atlanta News First as an anchor since October 2021. He anchors the morning news from Monday to Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on WANF and PeachtreeTV.
How old is Brooks Baptiste?
Baptiste’s birth name is Brooks Garven Baptiste, he was born in the United States of America on June 7th. He has not shared more details about his birth year, therefore, it’s not known how old he is. However, judging from his physical appearance, he might be in his 30s.
Brooks Baptiste Education/Career
Baptiste enrolled at the University of North Florida and graduated with a bachelor of arts in mass communication and media studies. He has been working at Atlanta News First serving as an anchor since October 2021. He anchors the morning news from Monday to Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on WANF and PeachtreeTV.
Before joining Atlanta News First, Baptiste worked for First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida, for five years and three months, starting in 2016. He served as a multimedia journalist and an associate producer, and he emerged as a trending reporter in Jacksonville.
While at First Coast News (WTLV/WJXX) and Good Morning Jacksonville, Baptiste initiated the show known as The Buzz. The show covered buzz-worthy topics, entertainment news, and social media reactions from the esteemed viewers. Moreover, he created human-interest and community-based franchises. Prior to working at First Coast News, Baptiste served at The Bethel Church as a youth worship and arts director for five years and seven months. Further, he worked at Florida Blue as a health policy intern from June 2015 to January 2016.
Baptiste’s passion for journalism began while he was in elementary school. He covered the morning’s show announcements, and he would courageously and confidently look at the camera. He extends his passion to meeting new people and learning from their experiences. Baptiste looks forward to bringing a healthy outlook to journalism and setting a good example for the future and upcoming reporters.
Brooks Baptiste’s Height
Baptiste has an approximate height of 5 feet, 6 inches.
Baptiste’s wife/wedding
Baptiste is happily married to his lovely wife, Alexandra Livingston, who is also a media personality, just like her husband. She is host of “Morning Rush” on Scripps News from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Baptiste proposed to Alex in December 2020, and a year later, the pair tied the knot on May 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Baptiste and Alex have maintained a healthy and strong relationship, as they are fond of taking pictures together and posting on their social media platforms. The duo has also initiated a YouTube series known as Reel Love.
Who are Brooks Baptiste’s parents and siblings?
Baptiste was born and grew up in the United States alongside his family. He was born to his beautiful mother, Lisa Baptiste, and his father, whose name is not yet known. Baptiste has two older siblings, a sister, LaToya Baptiste Neal, and a brother, Martin N. Marie Baptiste Jr.
Brooks Baptiste’s kids
Baptiste and his wife Alexandra are proud parents of Weston Baptiste, their first child, who was born on February 18, 2023. Baptiste often shares pictures of his son and wife spending quality time together.
How much does Brooks Baptiste earn?
Baptiste has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Brooks Baptiste Net Worth
Baptiste has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. His principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.
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Baptiste has been working at Atlanta News First serving as an anchor since October 2021. He anchors the morning news from Monday to Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on WANF and PeachtreeTV. Before joining Atlanta News First, Baptiste worked for First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida, for five years and three months, starting in 2016. He served as a multimedia journalist and an associate producer, and he emerged as a trending reporter in Jacksonville.
Brooks Baptiste’s Social Media Accounts
Baptiste has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @brooksbaptiste with more than 3.2k followers, Instagram brooksbaptiste with more than 23.3k followers, and Facebook Brooks Baptiste with more than 8.6k followers.