Brittany Johnson Biography
Brittany Johnson is a media personality working as an Investigative Reporter at WCVB Channel 5. She joined WCVB Channel 5’s market-leading investigative unit, 5 Investigates in June 2023. Previously, she was an investigative reporter and primary fill-in anchor at Hearst Television’s KCRA in Sacramento.
Brittany Johnson Age
How old is Brittany Johnson? Johnson is 34 years old as of 2023. She has not however disclosed her date of birth.
Brittany Johnson Height
She is 5 feet 8 inches tall (approximately 1.73m).
Brittany Johnson Nationality
Born and raised in the USA, Johnson is of American nationality.
Brittany Johnson Education
Johnson graduated from California State University-Northridge with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2011.
Brittany Johnson Parents
Johnson was born and raised in the United States of America. However, she has not revealed who her parents are. She has not also disclosed whether she has siblings or not.
Where is Brittany Johnson from? Johnson is from San Diego.
Brittany Johnson Husband
Who is Brittany Johnson married to? Brittany has not revealed whether she is married, single, or in a relationship. Therefore, her marital status is unknown.
Brittany Johnson WCVB-TV
Who is Brittany Johnson on WCVB Channel 5? Johnson is an Investigative Reporter at WCVB Channel 5. Johnson joined WCVB Channel 5’s market-leading investigative unit, 5 Investigates, in June 2023. A skilled investigative journalist, Johnson came to Boston from Hearst Television’s KCRA in Sacramento, CA where she served as an investigative reporter and primary fill-in anchor.
Johnson joined KCRA’s investigative team in September 2020. Her continuing coverage of failures by California’s Employment Development Department exposed abuses of the unemployment benefit system and a backlog in jobless and disability claims. The team’s reporting, of what many called the worst fraud in the state’s history, led to changes in the legislature and rectified claims for numerous Californians. In another investigation, Johnson exposed fraud problems with the state’s Middle-Class Tax Refund program. She also uncovered unsubstantiated medical bills resulting in the review of pricing practices and the reversal of some charges. In addition, Johnson pushed Pacific Gas & Electric for answers about thousands of aging wood power poles at potential risk of failing from hidden dry rot, including some in high fire-threat areas.
Before KCRA, she was an investigative reporter and anchor at KTVX in Salt Lake City, UT where she worked with Utah’s Attorney General and the U.S. Marshals Office to give viewers unprecedented access into human trafficking and child sex crimes plaguing the state. Some of Johnson’s work has led to legislative change. She discovered that Utah’s constitution still allowed slavery as a form of punishment. After Johnson broke the news, Utah State Representative Sandra Hollins immediately filed a bill to remove the wording from the state’s constitution. Through dogged determination, Johnson’s reporting led to a referendum on the November 2020 ballot and an amendment to the state constitution.
Before KTVX, Johnson was a news assistant and guest booker at KCBS/KCAL in Los Angeles, CA. During her time there, Johnson also worked as an investigative field producer, helping to expose government corruption and wasteful spending of taxpayer money.
Johnson recently received two 2023 Northern California Area Emmy® Awards, one for Breaking/Spot News – Multiple Reports, and the other for Politics/Government – News or Long Form Content. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Originally from San Diego, Johnson is excited to call Boston home. She enjoys trying new restaurants, attending sporting events, exploring the outdoors, and above all, spending time with family.
Brittany Johnson Salary
Johnson’s salary ranges between $20,000 – $100,000 as of 2023. This is according to WCVB Channel 5’s reporters’/anchors’ salaries.
Brittany Johnson Net Worth
Her net worth is $1 million as of 2023. She accumulates her net value through her journalism job at WCVB-TV.
