Last Updated on August 5, 2025 by Editor
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Brian Johnson Biography
Brian Johnson is an American working in the field of journalism as a reporter for KMBC 9 News. Before joining KMBC 9 News as a multimedia journalist in July 2014, he worked as the weekend anchor and reporter for WILX in Lansing, Michigan.
Brian Johnson Height
Johnson stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Brian Johnson Age
Johnson was born on April 25th, but keeps his year of birth away from the limelight. Thus, his exact age is unknown. He celebrates his birthday on April 25th, as evident in his Instagram post on April 25, 2014, captioned “Thanks @mizzou for the birthday wishes!”
Personal Life
Brian Johnson Relatives and Family
Johnson 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.
Brian Johnson Spouse and Children
Johnson tied the knot with Tara Johnson. The couple has 2 kids, Edward Harry Johnson and Josie. Even though Johnson and Tara are originally from the Seattle area, they are thrilled to call Kansas City home.
Josie was born on August 21, 2015, and is 9 years old. On August 21, 2015, Johnson posted her on his IG account and captioned “What a special day it has been! Today, little Josie joined our family. 7lbs. 5 oz. and 19 inches tall. Mother and baby are doing excellent!”
Edward was born in February 2019, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz and measuring 19.75 inches, as suggested by KMBC’s Facebook post on February 7, 2019, captioned “We’re thrilled to announce the KMBC family just grew by one more tiny little member! Welcome to the world, Edward Harry Johnson!”
Brian Johnson Education
Johnson received his high school diploma before enrolling at Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2007. In 2010, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. There, he received academic and Communication’s department scholarships.
Johnson joined the University of Missouri School of Journalism (Go Tigers!) in 2010, where he was involved with the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. In 2012, he graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism, focusing his thesis on effective investigative reporting strategies. He also spent 2 years learning Spanish in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, and served the people as a missionary. Further, he worked as a part-time anchor and reporter for KOMU-TV in Columbia.
Professional Life
Brian Johnson Career
Johnson works as a reporter for KMBC. Before coming to KMBC 9 News, he worked as the weekend anchor and reporter for WILX in Lansing, Michigan. Away from the anchor desk at WILX, most of his stories focused on state and local politics, schools, and infrastructure matters.
Johnson was the David Kaplan Fellow for ABC News in Washington, D.C. During his time in the network, he provided coverage for national politics, the president, and the 2012 presidential election. Moreover, his work appeared on World News with Diane Sawyer, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, and the ABC News website, ABCNews.com. He won awards for his reports, including for the coverage of the horrific Joplin Tornado.
Brian Johnson Net Worth
Johnson has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Brian Johnson Salary
Johnson receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as a reporter for KMBC.
Brian Johnson Social Media
Johnson has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 11K on Facebook, over 300 on Instagram, and 1.9K on X.
