Marion Brooks Biography and Wiki
Marion Brooks is a well-known American journalist and television correspondent for NBC5 News, an NBC owned-and-operated television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Marion Brooks Age and Birthday
Brooks was born on April 8, 1963, in the United States of America, She is 58 years old as of 2021. Her birth sign is Aries. Marion turns 59 years old on April 8, 2022.
Marion Brooks Height and Weight
The journalist appears to be quite tall according to her photos, she stands at an average height of 6feet and 2inches (Approx.1.88m) and has a moderate weight.
Marion Brooks Education
Brooks is quite a learned individual. She attended Spelman College, a private, historically Black, women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, and later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English.
Marion Brooks Family
Marion was born and raised in the United States of America by her parents, Sam Brook and Margret Brooks.
Further information about her siblings is currently under review and will soon be updated.
Marion Brooks Fiance
Brooks is happily married to her lovely husband Ruye Hawkins. The couple decided to officially tie the knot on March 12, 2005.
Further information about the kids is currently under review and will soon be updated.
Marion Brooks NBC Chicago
Marion has had quite an impressive career, She is a member of the NBC5 Investigates. The NBC5 is a special team of reporters specializing in insightful investigations.
She became a member of the team in mid-1998. Ever since her recruitment to the team, she has stayed there for more than two decades.
Marion Brooks Career
Brooks’s debut in television broadcasting career was at Mississippi Delta, and then at WJKS-TV in Jacksonville. She also worked in the following stations, KTVI-TV in St. Louis, WSB-TV in Atlanta, and later in Chicago.
She served for two consecutive years at WSB-TV before she left for NBC5. Besides her superb journalism job, she is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Marion Brooks Awards
Marion has been a recipient of several awards due to her hard work and investigative skills. Among the awards and recognition, she has obtained include but is not limited to, national recognition from the Alliance for Women in Media (Gracie) and a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award in 2001.
Marion Brooks And John Rogers
Brooks and John Rogers Jr. are close friends. John Rogers Jr. is the founder of Ariel Investments, LLC. They were the attendees of the gala dinner hosted by former President Barrack Obama to honor former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on 18 October 2016.
The two colleagues have also been frequently spotted at programs and charitable events.
Marion Brooks Salary
According to BBC estimates, Brooks receives an annual salary ranging from $27,700 – $78,800. Her contact with exact figures is yet to be released.
Marion Brooks Net Worth
Brooks has a net worth of $1 million. This amount is from her extensive career among other investments.
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