Kimberly McBroom Biography
Kimberly McBroom is an American journalist who works for WDBJ as a morning and lunchtime anchor. She started working at the station in September 1994 as a weekend weather anchor. She has been at the station for over two decades. She has been working as a replacement GED instructor at Roanoke Valley since April 2024. She formerly worked as a radio reporter at WSLQ/Q99 and News/Talk 960 WFIR.
Kimberly McBroom Age
McBroom prefers to keep her personal life private, hence she has not yet released the year and month she was born. It is consequently unknown when she celebrates her birthday. However, she could be in her 50s.
Kimberly McBroom Height
McBroom stands approximately 5 feet and 6 inches tall.
Kimberly McBroom Education
McBroom began attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1989, after finishing high school. In 1993, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. She began attending Hollins University in 2000 and graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Arts Sciences/Liberal Studies in 2007.
Kimberly McBroom Family
McBroom has managed to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, thus she has not revealed any details about her parents. It is also unclear whether McBroom has any siblings.
Kimberly McBroom Husband
Kimberly McBroom and Kevin married in June 1995. On June 18, 2020, she shared a wedding photo on Facebook with the caption: “Special week for me and my husband, Kevin….celebrating our 25th anniversary!” “So blessed…”
Kimberly McBroom Children
The couple has a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Caitlin. The family resides in Roanoke. Kevin celebrates his birthday on December 29th, as demonstrated by her Facebook post on December 29, 2023, captioned “If you see this cute guy, wish him a happy birthday!! @kevin…”
Kimberly McBroom Salary
McBroom’s annual income ranges from $40,000 to $110,500.
Kimberly McBroom’s Net Worth
McBroom’s net worth is between $1 million and $5 million, obtained through her work as a writer.
Kimberly McBroom Career
McBroom works as a morning and noon anchor at WDBJ. She began her career at the station as a weekend weather anchor. In January 1997, she was promoted to the position of morning weathercaster and co-anchor. She has been at the station for over two decades. She has been working as a replacement GED instructor at Roanoke Valley since April 2024. She formerly worked as a radio reporter at WSLQ/Q99 and News/Talk 960 WFIR.
McBroom became interested in broadcasting after participating in several theater plays in high school. She then thought that working in communications would complement her passion for journalism and performing. After graduating from college, she returned to Roanoke.
Throughout her career, she has received numerous honors, including the 2016 Regional Edward R. Murrow Best News Documentary Award for “Childhood Lost.” That same year, she received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award and a Virginia Association of Broadcasters Award for “The Long Goodbye.” From 2017 to 2019, she received the VA Association of Broadcasters Award for Best Morning Show. In 2018, she received the Public Relations Society of America Blue Ridge Award for Media Excellence.
