Ben Thompson is an American journalist and news anchor for WCNC.
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Best Known For:The television program WCNC Charlotte Today
Breakthrough:Joined WCNC Charlotte as a news anchor, becoming a prominent local media figure in North Carolina in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Ben Thompson
- Full Name: Ben Thompson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program WCNC Charlotte Today
- Date of Birth: December 7, 1981
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Marital Status: Single
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Ben Thompson Age
Ben Thompson is 44 years old. He was born on December 7, 1981, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Education
He attended University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- University of Missouri
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
- Period: 2000–2004
Career & Work
Ben Thompson's career includes news and reporting roles with WCNC Charlotte and WISC-TV, a television station.
Organization: WCNC Charlotte
Role: Anchor
Period: 2011–Present
Details: Charlotte, NC
Organization: WISC-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 2007–2011
Details: Madison, WI
Organization: KOMU-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 2004–2007
Details: Columbia, MO
Rise to Fame
Ben Thompson rose to prominence for his role on the television show WCNC Charlotte News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: WCNC Charlotte News (Anchor, 2011-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Best Anchor
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ben Thompson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 7, 1981
- Age: 44
- Birthday: December 7
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Charlotte, North Carolina
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/benthompsonTV
