Brad Johansen facts for kids
Brad Johansen is a well-known news and sports anchor who has worked in Ohio for many years. He was born on March 6, 1962. Most recently, he was an evening news anchor and reporter for WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio from 2020 to 2023.
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Who is Brad Johansen?
Brad Johansen is a familiar face and voice in television and radio, especially in Ohio. He has spent a big part of his career sharing news and exciting sports moments with viewers and listeners. An "anchor" is someone who presents the news or sports on TV, while a "reporter" gathers information and tells the stories.
Early Career in Sports News
From 1996 to 2014, Brad was the sports director at WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a sports director, he was in charge of all the sports news and coverage for the station. He also had an exciting role calling games.
Calling Games for the Bengals
During his time at WKRC-TV, Brad Johansen was also the voice for Cincinnati Bengals pre-season football games. This means he was a "play-by-play announcer," describing all the action as it happened on the field. In 2000, he also started working in radio, taking over from Pete Arbogast for some broadcasts. He continued in this role until 2011, when Dan Hoard took over.
Moving to News Anchoring
In 2014, Brad made a change in his career. He moved from being a sports director and announcer to anchoring the 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm newscasts at WKRC. This meant he started presenting general news instead of just sports.
Working in North Carolina
In April 2018, Brad Johansen left WKRC-TV and moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. There, he joined WRAL-TV as an evening news anchor and reporter. His time at the station ended in April 2019, after about one year.
Back to Ohio Television
On March 6, 2020, Brad Johansen returned to television in Ohio. He became an early evening news anchor and reporter for WCMH-TV in Columbus. He stayed with the station until the spring of 2023, when he decided to move back to Cincinnati.
