Mike Killeen is a Canadian journalist best known for playing Co-Anchor in Ctv News at Six.
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Best Known For:The television show CTV News at Six
Breakthrough:Trained in broadcasting at the British Columbia Institute of Technology
10 Quick Facts About Mike Killeen
- Full Name: Mike Killeen
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show CTV News at Six
- Current Role: News anchor and reporter
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jill Killeen
- Children: Two sons
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government
Mike Killeen Age
Mike Killeen's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he studied Broadcast Communications.
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Field of Study: Broadcast Communications
Career & Work
Mike Killeen's career includes news and reporting roles with CBC and CTV British Columbia.
Organization: CBC
Role: CBC Vancouver News at 6 Co-Anchor
Period: 2018–2021
Details: Vancouver, British Columbia
Organization: CTV British Columbia
Role: CTV News at Six Co-Anchor
Period: 2011–2018
Details: Vancouver, British Columbia
Organization: CTV British Columbia
Role: Reporter, Olympic Reporter and Weekend News Anchor
Period: 2001–2010
Details: Vancouver, British Columbia · Worked in reporting and television anchoring before being named co-anchor of the flagship evening broadcast.
Organization: CKVU-TV
Role: Television Reporter and Anchor
Period: From 1987; returned 1995–2001
Details: Vancouver, British Columbia · Started his television news career at CKVU and later returned following assignments abroad.
Role: International Radio and Television Journalist
Period: 1991–1995
Details: Hong Kong and other Asian locations
Organization: Mountain FM
Role: Radio Broadcaster
Period: 1980s
Details: Squamish, British Columbia · Started his broadcasting career in local radio.
Rise to Fame
Mike Killeen rose to prominence for his role on the television show CTV News at Six.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CTV News at Six, CBC Vancouver News at 6, and School Colours.
Television
- TV Show: CTV News at Six (Co-Anchor, 2011-2018) — Flagship Vancouver evening newscast
- TV Show: CBC Vancouver News at 6 (Co-Anchor, 2018-2021) — Regional CBC evening television news program
- Work: School Colours (Journalist, 1996) — Five-part journalism series recognized by broadcast and journalism organizations
Notable Coverage
- Olympic Games reporting - CTV British Columbia - Worked as an Olympic reporter during his tenure at CTV
Awards & Achievements
- Jack Webster Award — Jack Webster Foundation — Journalism associated with the five-part series School Colours.
- Broadcast Journalism Recognition — Radio Television News Directors Association — Recognition associated with the series School Colours.
- Broadcast Journalism Award — British Columbia Association of Broadcasters — Recognition associated with School Colours.
Mike Killeen Family & Relationships
Mike Killeen is married to Jill Killeen. He has 2 children.
Lesser Known Facts
- Killeen was born and raised in British Columbia.
- His international journalism experience included work in Hong Kong.
- He has spoken about the importance of scheduling and family time while working demanding newsroom shifts.
- He trained in broadcasting at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
- He began his career in radio before becoming a television news anchor.
- He worked in radio and television in Asian markets including Beijing, Bangkok and Singapore.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mike Killeen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: Canadian
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jill Killeen
- Children: Two sons
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Tamara Taggart(Colleague • Co-anchored CTV News at Six with Killeen from 2011 until their departure in 2018.)
- Anita Bathe (Colleague • Co-anchored CBC Vancouver News at 6 with Killeen from 2018 until his departure in 2021.)
