Last Updated on April 12, 2026 by Author
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Taj Simmons Biography
Taj Simmons is an African-American working in the field of journalism as the Walworth County reporter for TMJ4 News. He came to TMJ4 News in January 2026, after working as a multimedia journalist at WRTV in Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly 3 years.
Taj Simmons Height
Simmons stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Taj Simmons Age
Simmons is 34 years old. He was born on November 20, 1991, in the United States. Simmons annually celebrates his birthday on November 20th. On November 20, 2025, he posted himself on his Instagram account, captioning,“One more year down. Here’s to chapter 34 of this strange book called life.”
Personal Life
Taj Simmons Relatives and Family
Simmons is originally from Oakland, California, but keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Taj Simmons Spouse and Children
Simmons manages to keep his marital and relationship status private; thus, it’s unknown if he is in any relationship. Nonetheless, we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.
Taj Simmons Education
Simmons received his high school diploma before enrolling at DePaul University in Chicago in 2010. In 2014, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Cinema Studies. While in college, he studied abroad at Monash University from July 2012 to November 2012. Also, he was a reporter and part-time anchor for Good Day DePaul, the on-campus TV news service.
Professional Life
Taj Simmons Career
Simmons works as the Walworth County reporter for TMJ4 News, making him the market’s first-ever TV reporter focused on Walworth County. He has worked as a TV journalist for over a decade, including stops in other Midwestern states before arriving in Wisconsin. He recently worked as a multimedia journalist at WRTV in Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly 3 years.
During his time in Indianapolis, Simmons received a nomination for Multimedia Journalist of the Year Award from the Indiana Broadcast Association in 2025. He was also the market’s only reporter broadcasting Bloomington and Indiana University every day at the end of his stint.
Before working in Indiana, Simmons worked as a reporter and weekend anchor at WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa. There, he provided coverage for multiple presidential candidates on the Iowa Caucus campaign trail. Also, he worked at WSLS-TV in Roanoke, Virginia, and Spectrum News in Raleigh, North Carolina. He jump-started his reporting career at KTTC-TV in Rochester, Minnesota.
Taj Simmons Net Worth
Simmons has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Taj Simmons Salary
Simmons receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as the Walworth County reporter for TMJ4 News.
Taj Simmons Social Media
Simmons has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 600 on Facebook, a following of over 800 on Instagram, and a following of over 2K on X.
