Derek James Biography|Profile
Derek James is a skilled American journalist who is currently working at WCCO as an anchor. He anchors Saturday and Sunday evening newscasts and contributes stories during the week on “The 4.”
Derek James Age|Birthday
How old is James? He is 42 years old. James was born on September 3, 1980, in the United States of America.
Derek James Education
He went to Waupaca High School. Later, he enrolled at Mississippi State University and graduated with a Broadcast Meteorology Certificate in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology in 2007.
Derek James Height|Weight
James stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Derek James Family
James was born in the United States, however, he has not revealed information regarding his family members. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Derek James Wife|Married
He is happily married to his loving and caring wife Kristen. The duo is blessed with two stunning sons called Chase and Tyler.
Derek James Children
The duo is blessed with two stunning sons called Chase and Tyler.
Derek James Career
Before joining WCCO, James worked for almost 18 years at WCCB-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more than a decade he worked as a morning co-anchor and is excited to no longer have a 1:30 am wake-up call.
He is a Wisconsin native and the move brings him closer to his family and friends in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Wisconsin is where Derek developed his passion for news and broadcasting. James started his broadcasting career at the age of 15 as host and executive producer of “Video News Live,” a live weekly cable access program.
After a while, he landed a job as a radio news anchor for WDUX AM/FM. While a sophomore in high school James earned national exposure for his coverage of a propane train tanker derailment/fire and the 18-day evacuation of residents in Weyauwega, Wisconsin in 1996. He also hosted morning radio shows in Green Bay & Wausau before moving to Charlotte in 2000.
Moreover, James has a certificate in Meteorology from Mississippi State University. He has received a Best Weathercast Award from the Radio and Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas (RTNDAC) and a Best Sports Reporting Award for a story on how weather impacts NASCAR teams. While in Charlotte, he was also regularly voted “Favorite Anchor” by magazine readers.
In addition, he enjoys volunteering and hosting events for charities, especially those that support children and animals. He also enjoys coaching youth running and flag football. James is happily married to his wife Kristen, and they are blessed with middle-school-aged sons who live in Maple Grove with their rescue dog, McGregor, a Staffordshire Terrier.
Derek James Salary|Net Worth
James has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which he earns from his broadcasting career.
Derek James Social Media Platforms
James is active on all social media accounts and often posts on his platforms. He has over 4.3k followers on Twitter, 3.1k followers on Facebook, and 2.9 k followers on Instagram.
Frequently asked questions about James
Who is Derek James?
James is a skilled American journalist who is currently working at WCCO as an anchor. He anchors Saturday and Sunday evening newscasts and contributes stories during the week on “The 4.”
Is Derek James Married?
He is happily married to his loving and caring wife Kristen. The duo is blessed with two stunning sons called Chase and Tyler.
Where does Derek James Live?
This information is currently under review and it will be updated as soon as it is available
