Kristine Johnson, an esteemed broadcast journalist with an estimated net worth of $4 million, currently serves as the co-anchor of the 5 PM and 11 PM newscasts at CBS 2 (WCBS-TV) in New York. Since joining CBS in 2006, she has remained a prominent figure in New York journalism. Her professionalism shines both behind the anchor desk and while reporting on location. Johnson has covered several major stories, including the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, and the Boston Marathon bombings.
Before her role at CBS 2, Johnson worked at MSNBC as an anchor. During her tenure at NBC, she also contributed to "Early Today" and "Weekend Today," strengthening her profile as a trusted national news figure.
Johnson’s journalism career began at WPRI-TV in Providence, Rhode Island, where she worked for a decade. Her time at WPRI equipped her with a rich and diverse skillset, as she held various roles such as writer, associate producer, producer, reporter, and anchor. Notably, she earned two Emmy nominations for producing special segments, "Brendan’s Story" and "Newsmakers."
Born on June 15, 1972, in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines, Kristine Johnson is of Filipino and Swedish-American descent. She moved to the United States with her family and later attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Initially enrolling under the General Studies program, Johnson hoped to identify her academic interests during her time there.
Her pivotal career moment came during her freshman year while watching a special report helmed by Dan Rather on CBS News. The coverage of Operation Desert Storm sparked an immediate fascination with journalism. This experience led her to declare a major in journalism with minors in political science, history, and English. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with this academic focus.
Following graduation, Johnson faced a personal and professional crossroads. Her boyfriend at the time, and now husband, Steve Johnson, resided in Rhode Island. Determined to align her budding journalism career with her personal life, she looked for media jobs in the Providence area. Upon seeing a listing in the Providence Journal, she applied for a part-time position as an assignment editor at WPRI-TV, leveraging her internship experience and professional references.
| Birth Date: | 5 Jun, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | Philippines |
| Birth Place: | Angeles |
| Education: | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American news anchor |
| Twitter Id: | Kjohnsononair |
