Kristine Sorensen Biography and Wiki
Kristine Sorensen is an American news journalist currently working as a news anchor for KDKA New in Pittsburgh. She anchors KDKA-TV News at 5 p.m., as well as special reports and Kidsburgh stories, in partnership with Kidsburgh.org.
Sorensen joined KDKA-TV as a reporter and anchor in April 2003. She anchors KDKA-TV News at 5 p.m., as well as special reports and Kidsburgh stories, in partnership with Kidsburgh.org, featuring the positive things in our community for kids and families. Kristine also hosted “Pittsburgh Today Live” for 11 years on KDKA.
Kristine came to KDKA-TV after working as a reporter and anchor in Dallas, Texas. She earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a Bachelor’s Degree in Government with a minor in dance from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.
Kristine won a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for Features Reporter for Human Interest Stories for her Kidsburgh reports, including a story on a colorful crossing guard, children in “A Musical Christmas Carol” and a boy with Autism who learned to speak through the help of a special iPad speaking device.
That story went viral online and has been seen by more than 2 million people. Kristine has also won an Edward R. Murrow award for reporting and an AP Award for hosting Pittsburgh Today Live which won the best news talk show.
Kristine Sorensen’s Age and Birthday
Kristine has not disclosed any information on her age or her birthdate. It is not known when Kristine celebrates her birthday.
Kristine Sorensen Height and Weight
Sorensen stands at an average height and moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by.
Kristine Sorensen Family
Kristine was born and raised in the USA, however, she has not disclosed any information about her family or her parents. She earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a Bachelor’s Degree in Government with a minor in dance from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. She received a graduate marketing certificate from Southern Methodist University and has taught at Point Park University as an adjunct professor.
Kristine Sorensen Husband
Kristine is married to her loving husband Marty Griffin who is an investigative reporter and radio talk show host working for KDKA-TV and KDKA-AM radio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kristine and her husband Marty held their wedding back in 2003 and have been blessed with three wonderful children in their marriage.
Kristine Sorensen Surgery
Recently in October 2020, Kristin underwent foot surgery and had to sit at home for two weeks to recover from her surgery.
Kristine Sorensen’s Salary and Net Worth
Kristine receives an annual salary of $75,000 from her career as a news journalist for KDKA. Sorensen is believed to have an estimated net worth of $350,000 as of 2022 from her successful career as a news journalist for KDKA.
