Matt Lincoln Biography
Matt Lincoln is an accomplished American journalist serving as the morning news anchor at WPEC NEWS 12 in West Palm Beach, FL. Since joining the station in March 2013 as a sports director following his tenure at WWBT NBC 12 in Richmond, VA, Lincoln has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Matt Lincoln?
Lincoln was born in the United States, though he has not made his exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of his birth, and his age, remain undisclosed. However, judging from his appearance, Lincoln is likely to be in his 30s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Lincoln attended Syracuse University (2004 to 2008), where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Public Communications, Political Science, and Broadcast Journalism. During his time at the university, Lincoln had the opportunity to cover Carmelo Anthony’s run to the National Championship. He serves as the morning news anchor at WPEC CBS12 in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he anchors the 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. newscast and “ARC Florida” from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. He produces investigative series such as “Eye on Education” and “Why Our Kids Can’t Read” and leads the morning team in coverage decisions and producing strategies.
Lincoln joined the WPEC News team in March 2013 as a sports director, where he led sports weekdays in the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. Additionally, he shared his insights with audiences through his blog What’s Lincoln Thinkin’, led in producing the Athlete of the Week features, and introduced CBS12’s first web-exclusive program After Hours. Among his notable coverages were the Orange Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Honda Classic, the Masters, “Fins Final” (an extended Sunday night Dolphins wrap-up show), and other major South Florida events. Prior to joining WPEC, Lincoln served as a weekday anchor/reporter and fill-in news anchor for the 4 pm, 5:30 pm and 11 pm newscasts at WWBT NBC 12 in Richmond, VA (from October 2010 to March 2013). Alongside his sports responsibilities at WWBT, Lincoln also served as the sole anchor for the CW Richmond’s daily 6:30 newscast.
Other stations that he worked for include KTVE in Monroe, Louisiana (where he covered Hurricane Katrina in 2005) & WBTW in Myrtle Beach, SC, where he served as a weekend sports anchor and reporter. Occasionally, the radio stations that he worked for include WERW FM, WSAR FM, WAER FM, and WJPZ FM. Beyond the newsroom, Lincoln serves as the Chairman of the Annual Clinics Can Help Golf Classic.
At WPEC 12, Lincoln works alongside;
- Luli Ortiz
- Greg Rule
- Sam Sullivan
- Charlotte Carl
- Jim Grimes
- Michael Ehrenberg
- John Evenson
- Liz Quirantes
- Sam Kerrigan
Matt Lincoln Partner | Kids
Lincoln is married to his wife, Lara Lincoln. On September 12, 2023, Lincoln wished his wife a happy birthday through one of his Instagram posts. He captioned, “Happy Birthday @lara_lincoln! And thank you for every day!” Together, they have two children, a son named Theo and a daughter named Scarlett, both born in 2016.
Matt Lincoln’s Parents and Siblings
Lincoln was born and raised in the United States to his parents Gary Lincoln (father) and Judy Wirtzburger Lincoln (mother). She has chosen to keep his family life private, and details about his siblings have not been shared publicly. Any updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Matt Lincoln’s Salary
Lincoln earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Matt Lincoln’s Height
Lincoln is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 metres.
Matt Lincoln Net Worth
Lincoln’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a journalist.
Social Media
Lincoln is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @mattlincolntv, where he has more than 1.2k followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @Matt Lincoln, where he has over 2.7k followers.