Matt Skube Biography
You know a person is passionate about their work when they are willing to work at odd hours. Such is the life of Matt Skube. He works as the 5.00 PM anchor for CTV Ottawa. More than appearing on the screen, Matt can be behind the screen meeting with producers, going through scripts, hosting shows, and working as a weather specialist. He is naturally gifted at storytelling, reporting, and connecting with community members.
Matt Skube Age and Wife
He was born on 30th July 1987 or 1988. The 35 or 36-year-old is a sibling to three brothers and a sister. On August 2017, he tied the knot to his two-year-old girlfriend Tricia Anne Skube, a digital home stylist. Since getting married, their union has been blessed with two boys. Matt describes her wife as a loving and patient mother who handles situations with empathy and grace.
Education and Career
In an interview with Faces Magazine, Matt confessed to having journalist attributes since childhood. He used to engage strangers for long talks despite being warned by his mother to avoid them.
This in-built desire to become a journalist started taking shape when he joined St Francis Xavier University and later the College of Sports Media where he did a diploma in Radio and Television Sports Broadcasting. At school, he served as the sports editor for the Xaverian Weekly.
After graduating he got a job as a sports anchor, reporter, and weather anchor, at Thunder Bay Television News. Working there for 2 years opened him up for an opportunity to fill in for JJ Clarke for CTV News at 12, 6, and late at night. In addition to his responsibilities, Matt also worked for a radio show and as a sideline reporter for Redblacks.
In 2017, he was promoted to anchor for News at 5. Matt Skube is a versatile journalist, he believes modern times require a journalist with all-round skill. Skube has proved himself as a modern-day journalist. He is skilled in production, speaking, and doing interviews with people on the streets as a reporter, radio skills, and also as an anchor. These skills have made him a highly dependable and reliable person.
While serving in CTV Ottawa he has been breaking news on severe weather conditions like tornadoes and storms. Matt has also been updating people on the daily weather patterns to expect and warns viewers of any changes. He has also been doing general and entertainment news. Matt has had the opportunity to interview Ed Sheeran and a virtual interview with Raffi. Matt’s success as a journalist has earned him an exclusive feature on Face Magazine twice.
Matt Skube Height and Net Worth
Other than work, Matt is a champion of community development and the welfare of individuals. One time he joined in a campaign to raise awareness of mental health by shaving his head. He is passionate about seeing other people succeed in their areas. Matt has been contributing to others through doing voluntary work, teaching students and young people.
When Matt is not working, he is spending time with his wife and 2 boys. He has been able to afford a comfortable life for his family from his job turned into a hobby. Skube gets an annual salary of approximately $50,000. His height, which many of his fans ask for is approximately 5 feet and 10 inches. Matt works alongside popular journalists like Patricia Boal and Christina Succi.
Here are some fast facts you can learn about
Nationality: Canadian
Occupation: Journalist
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2
Religion: Christianity
Height: app 5 feet and 10 inches
Salary: app $50,000 per year.
