Marcus Washington Biography
Marcus Washington is a skilled journalist currently working as an anchor in the morning newscasts “Today In The Bay” and “NBC Bay Area News at 11” alongside Laura Garcia. In addition, he is the co-host of NBC Bay Area’s Race in America: The Conversation alongside Jessica Aguirre. The show explores racial equity and social injustice and attempts to bridge the divide between backgrounds and generations. Washington joined the station in July 2017.
Marcus Washington Career
Prior to joining NBC Bay Area, Washington was an anchor and reporter at WJZ (CBS) in Baltimore, Maryland. While working in “Charm City” he reported a wide range of stories. But his life and approach to reporting were most deeply influenced by Freddie Gray’s death and its aftermath. He reported live from the front lines and the months after during Gray’s funeral, the explosive unrest in the city, the political fallout and community rebuilding. David Zurawik with the Baltimore Sun wrote “Marcus Washington again did solid and authoritative reporting for WJZ from Penn and North avenues, the epicenter of protests following the funeral of Gray last year.” Washington earned an Emmy nomination for his careful and caring coverage of the unrest.
His dreams of becoming “one of the people who tells news” came early for Washington. At 5 years, he remembers sitting in his living room and telling his mother “I want to do that” in reference to the work of veteran Memphis journalist Joe Birch. His career in media started while he was student at the University of Memphis, following his enquiry regarding reading news for Memphis’ WUMR-FM morning show. Washington received an invitation from the station manager to fill-in to host Thursdays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. slot on his third day of orientation. The station manager was so impressed with his voice and personality after just five minutes on air. He walked into the DJ Booth and told him “from now on, this is your slot.” Starting that moment, he became one of the hosts of Memphis’ only jazz station.
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He then went on to work as an associate producer in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition, before his time in Baltimore, Washington worked as a reporter in Nashville, Tennessee, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Charlottesville, Virginia.
He has been recognized by outlets such as the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post for his reporting. Furthermore, Washington is also flattered (and amused!) to be named one of “Nashville’s 25 Most Beautiful People” (per Lifestyles Magazine in 2011). And number fourteen among “The 50 Hottest Anchors in the World” (according to Buzzfeed.com in 2017).
He is also a member of The National Association of Black Journalists, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, and the Church of Christ.
Washington is excited to explore the Bay Area and all the great treasures especially the food, music, and community it has to offer. So, don’t hesitate to say hello if you see him out and follow him on social media for news updates and chronicles of his adventures.
Marcus Washington Age
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee in October. The exact date and year he was born is not available. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Marcus Washington Height / Weight
He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91M) tall and weight of 252lb (114 kg).
Marcus Washington Education
He graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, Broadcast Journalist from University of Memphis.
Marcus Washington Family
Washington was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. There is no other information available about his parents or siblings. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Marcus Washington Wife
There is no information on Washington being married or in a relationship. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Marcus Washington Children
There in no information about him having children. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
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