Russ McCaskey is an eminent American anchor and reporter currently serving at WINK-TV based in Fort Myers, Florida, United States as a News Anchor. In October 2020, He joined the channel.
Russ is an Experienced Journalist who serves in the broadcast media industry. Prior to that, McCaskey served at KTVT CBS based in Dallas/Fort Worth Area as a News Anchor from May 2015 to October 2020
He is a very strong media and communication professional who is skilled in marketing strategy, non-linear editing, final cut pro, journalism, and media production.
Also, Russ is a public speaker, external communications, and media spokesperson. Before joining KTVT, McCaskey served at KJRH as a Morning and Midday news anchor/reporter from October 2000 to June 2015.
Russ McCaskey Age
Russ McCaskey was born in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. He has not shared his exact date of birth, but McCaskey may be in his early 50s, probably 54 years old.
Russ McCaskey Height
McCaskey is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 inches( Approx 1.7m).
Russ McCaskey Education
He graduated with a BS in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Texas Christian.
Russ McCaskey Family
Russ was born in Dallas, Texas, United States to his caring father and mother. However, information regarding his family members is under review and will be updated as soon as available.
Russ McCaskey Wife
He is married to his caring wife called Deb McCaskey. The couple is proud parents to their two adorable children namely Connor and Morgan. His wife co-anchored the early morning and midday newscasts for channel 2. However, Deb left the broadcasting industry in 2019 to become a recruitment specialist for a Tulsa company. Deb was a 19-year veteran of the broadcasting business before her resignation.
Russ McCaskey Salary
Russ receives an annual salary of $69,562 per year. This is according to WINK-TV News anchors’ and reporters’ salaries.
Russ McCaskey Net Worth
McCaskey has an estimated net worth of between $1 million to $5 million.
Russ McCaskey Career
Russ is a Former CBS 11 DFW KTVT morning anchor. Russ joined WINK News in Fort Myers/Naples, Florida in 2020. According to a social media post from October 19th, Amid the craziness of 2020, He officially announced his next chapter. He posted on Instagram. “This is day 1 at the CBS affiliate — WINK News — in Fort Myers/Naples Florida. The drive to the station is on a road lined with hundreds of palm trees.”
At Wink News, McCaskey anchors 4 pm, 6:30 pm, and also 10 pm newscasts. Previously, McCaskey served at KTVT-TV CBS affiliate in Dallas, TX from 2015 to 2020. Also, he served from 2000 to 2015 at the KJRH-TV NBC affiliate in Tulsa, OK. He is an award-winning tv journalist and Dallas native.
