Alex Maragos is an American journalist and news anchor for Wsmv.
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Best Known For:The television program WSMV4 News
Breakthrough:Joined NBC-owned WMAQ in his hometown of Chicago as a reporter in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Alex Maragos
- Full Name: Alex Maragos
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program WSMV4 News
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Birth Year: 1991
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Notable Work: The Takeaway with Alex
- Media Level: Local
Alex Maragos Age
Alex Maragos is about 35 years old as of 2026. Alex Maragos was born in 1991.
Education
He attended Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications.
- Washington and Lee University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Mass Communications
- Period: 2013
Career & Work
Alex Maragos' career includes news and reporting roles with WSMV.
Organization: WSMV
Role: News Anchor
Rise to Fame
Alex Maragos rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Takeaway with Alex.
Notable Works
- Podcast: The Takeaway with Alex (Creator and Host, 2025-Present) — A weekly show/podcast covering major stories in Chicago
Notable Coverage
- Paris Olympic Games - NBC Chicago - 2024 - Provided 22 consecutive days of coverage from Paris
- Beijing Winter Olympic Games - NBC Chicago - 2022 - Provided 19 straight days of live coverage in China
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alex Maragos
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1991
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.alexmaragos.com
