John Atwater Biography / Wiki
John Atwater is an American journalist working as a general assignment reporter for WCVB-TV Channel 5. In November 2009, Atwater started working for WCVB as a freelance part-time reporter. In September 2010, he became a full-time employee of “NewsCenter 5.” Atwater was previously employed by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s WTXF-TV.
Atwater was a general assignment reporter and weekend newscast anchor at WTXF. Atwater covered numerous topics that garnered significant national notice while he was in Philadelphia, such as the Amish school shooting in Lancaster County and the US Airways flight that crashed into the Hudson River. Atwater has covered significant incidents since coming to Boston, including the MBTA fire at Downtown Crossing and the catastrophic water main break in Weston in the spring of 2010. Additionally, he covered the contest to replace Ted Kennedy in the Senate.
Atwater had previously been an anchor and reporter for another Hearst television station, WISN-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His broadcast career started at Lexington, Kentucky’s CBS station, WKYT-TV.
John Atwater Age
How old is John? He is 54 years old as of 2026. John was born on July 4, 1979, in Wisconsin, the United States. He celebrates his birthday on 4th July every year.
John Atwater Education
Atwater studied and graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism with a dual degree in journalism and economics. ALSO READ: Karen Anderson WCVB, Bio, Age, Height, Education, Parents, Husband, Salary and Net Worth
John Atwater Height / Measurements
How tall is Atwater? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.85m). He also maintains a body weight of 94 kg (207 lbs).
John Atwater Nationality / Ethnicity
John holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Wisconsin, the United States. He is of White ethnicity/heritage.
John Atwater Parents / Family
Atwater was born and raised in Wisconsin, the United States. However, information about his parents and siblings is not available.
John Atwater Husband / Married / Gay
Is John married? He is married to Adam Williams. However is confidential when it comes to matters concerning his personal life.
John Atwater Salary
Atwater is an American journalist earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $130,000.
John Atwater Net Worth
John is working as a general assignment reporter for WCVB-TV Channel 5 and has an estimated net worth between $5 million and $9 million.
John Atwater WCVB
Atwater has been working as a general assignment reporter for WCVB-TV Channel 5. In November 2009, Atwater started working for WCVB as a freelance part-time reporter. In September 2010, he became a full-time employee of “NewsCenter 5.” Atwater was previously employed by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s WTXF-TV.
Atwater was a general assignment reporter and weekend newscast anchor at WTXF. Atwater covered numerous topics that garnered significant national notice while he was in Philadelphia, such as the Amish school shooting in Lancaster County and the US Airways flight that crashed into the Hudson River. Atwater has covered significant incidents since coming to Boston, including the MBTA fire at Downtown Crossing and the catastrophic water main break in Weston in the spring of 2010. Additionally, he covered the contest to replace Ted Kennedy in the Senate.
Atwater had previously been an anchor and reporter for another Hearst television station, WISN-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His broadcast career started at Lexington, Kentucky’s CBS station, WKYT-TV.
