Robert Johnson Biography
Robert Johnson is an American Award-winning Weather Forecaster working at ABC 11 News serving as a Meteorologist since he joined the station in February 2020. Formerly, Johnson worked at Campus Weather Service as a Forecaster and Broadcaster.
Robert Johnson Education
Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science from Penn State University, specializing in communication and weather forecasting, and minored in Energy Business & Finance as well.
Johnson was a highly involved student at Penn State, he was the weather anchor for the university’s Emmy-winning student program; the Centre County Report. The Broadcast Education Association named Robert the “Best Student TV Weathercaster” in the country for his meticulous coverage of the 2017 storm season.
Additionally, he served as Vice President of the Campus Weather Service at Penn State Meteorology, the nation’s oldest and biggest student-run forecasting organization. While in this role, Robert oversaw the club’s extensive social media presence and acted as the executive producer for CWS’s live broadcast coverage of significant storms.
Furthermore, he cohosted the PBS public affairs show “Digging Deeper” for two years with Penn State President Dr. Eric Barron as a student host. He assisted WPSU in winning a Mid-Atlantic EMMY for Overall Station Excellence while serving in this capacity. He finished his internships at the FOX-owned Philadelphia station WTXF-TV and the ABC-owned powerhouse WPVI-TV, which is also ABC11 WTVD’s sister station.
However, broadcasting 46 LIVE, the official live stream for the Penn State Dance MaraTHON, was one of his most memorable experiences. THON, the world’s largest student-run charity, dedicates itself to offering financial and emotional assistance to kids and families affected by pediatric cancer.
Over 16,000 student volunteers put in a whole year of work, and it all comes together in a 46-hour dancing marathon that forbids sitting and sleeping. Robert is committed to continuing his community involvement. Now, he serves as the Triangle Chapter’s Communications Chair for the Penn State Alumni Association.
Robert Johnson’s Career
He is currently performing his duty as a meteorologist for the ABC 11 Eyewitness News since he secured a position at the network in February 2020. His predictions air on ABC11 Eyewitness News Monday through Wednesday at 4 pm, and on the weekend evening shows. Our powerful sister station in Philadelphia, 6abc Action News, captivated him in particular. A PBS Kids commercial highlighted his love of broadcasting while he was in the fourth grade.
The American Meteorological Society awarded him the esteemed Certified Broadcast Meteorologist credential in January 2023. According to the AMS website, earning an accredited meteorology degree is the only way a meteorologist can achieve the highest seal.
Robert Johnson’s Hobbies
He enjoys walking “down the shore,” discovering new coffee shops, and listening to music when he’s not predicting the next big storm.
At ABC 11 News, Robert works with the following personalities;
- Steve Daniels
- John Clark
- Barbara Gibbs
- Kweilyn Murphy
- Don Schwenneker
- Amber Rupinta
- Joel Brown
- Anthony Wilson
- Sydnee Scofield
- Bianca Holman
Robert Johnson’s Salary
Johnson’s annual salary ranges between $25,000 to $60,000.
Robert Johnson’s Net Worth
Johnson’s estimated net worth is about $1.5 Million to $4.5 Million.
Robert Johnson Age
Johnson was born in Philadelphia and celebrates his birthday on the 28th of November of every year. However, his actual age is not publicly available as of 2024 but he seems to be about 33 years old as of the year 2024.
Robert Johnson Wife
Johnson has managed to keep a low profile on his marital status, thus, it is hard to tell if he is married, dating, or single. Information about his children is also not available at the moment.
Robert Johnson Family/Parents
Robert was reared in Philadelphia, where he was exposed to local news and had a dream of being a meteorologist since he was two years old. However, information about his parents, siblings, and relatives is still under review and, so far is not available publicly.
Robert Johnson’s Social Media Platforms
Johnson interacts with his fans quite often and he has 9800 followers on Facebook, 2600 followers on Twitter, and 1500 followers on Instagram.
6 Quick Facts About Robert
- Age: Not Available
- Marital Status: Not Available
- Net Worth: Between $1.5 Million and $4.5 Million
- Salary: Between $25, 000 and $60, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches tall