Bill Fine Biography
Bill Fine is an American Fourth President and General Manager of WCVB Channel 5, Hearst Television’s flagship station, and Boston’s ABC affiliate. Previously, he served as the president and general manager of WBAL-TV, Baltimore’s #1 station and NBC affiliate, from 1998-2005.
Bill also served on many boards and leadership councils and is currently on the board of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Home Base Leadership Council. He worked as a sports director and account executive for WPTZ-TV, and as an A/E, national sales manager, local sales manager for WCVB – TV.
Bill Fine Age
Fine age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.
Bill Fine Height
Bill stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches.
Bill Fine Education
Fine went to Weston, Ct. High School from 1969 to 1973. He then attended Dickinson College, and later transferred to BU Communications from 1973 to 1975. Later, he enrolled at Boston University’s College of Communication in 1975, from where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in broadcasting and film in 1977.
Bill Fine Family
Bill was born and raised by his parents in Massachusetts. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Fine’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Bill Fine Wife
Fine is currently married to his wife Gail for over three decades. He likes to keep his personal life private hence detailed information about his love life is under research. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Bill Fine Children
Bill and his wife Gail has three children named Ben Rawitz, Ali and Jeff Fine. He resides in the Boston area with his family. And now is a proud grandfather with the birth of his grandson Lex in 2018.
Bill Fine Salary
Fine receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.
Bill Fine Net Worth
Bill’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Fourth President and General Manager of WCVB Channel 5. Through his various sources of income, Fine has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Bill Fine Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Bill Fine.
Bill Fine Wiki
- Full Names: Bill Fine
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Fourth President and General Manager of WCVB Channel 5
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Bill Fine Birthday
- Age / How Old?: Not Available
- Zodiac Sign: Not Known
- Date of Birth: Not Available
- Place of Birth: Massachusetts, United States
- Birthday: Not Known
Bill Fine Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Bill Fine Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Gail Fine
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Ben Rawitz, Ali and Jeff Fine
Bill Fine Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
- Salary: $24,292 – $72,507
- Source of Income: Fourth President and General Manager of WCVB Channel 5
Bill Fine House and Cars
- Place of living: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Bill Fine WCVB Channel 5
Under Bill’s leadership, WCVB has consistently remained Boston’s news leader. His routinely honored by the industry’s most prestigious organizations with their coveted national, regional and local awards. Of note, the station has captured the regional Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Overall Excellence’ nine out of the past eleven years, with National Murrow ‘Overall Excellence’ wins in 2014 and 2012.
WCVB has captured the National Headliner Award for ‘Best Newscast’ in the country four of the past five years. He won the New England Emmy for ‘Best Newscast’ nine of the last eleven years. Also recognized as ‘Station of the Year’ for the sixth year in a row by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.
In addition, WCVB has won six Gabriel Awards as the ‘Nation’s Best Television Station. During Bill’s tenure, making it the most decorated station in America. WCVB also presented with a prestigious Service to America Award in 2014 by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation. For its exemplary efforts to serve the Boston community in the wake of the 2013 attack on the Boston Marathon.
In the Boston area, Bill has worked on many boards and leadership councils. He is currently on the board of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Home Base Leadership Council. Also Executive Council of the Catholic Schools Foundation Inner-City Scholarship Fund and the Dean’s Advisory Board of Boston University’s College of Communication.
Among the many other civic and charitable boards Bill has served on: The United Way of Massachusetts Bay, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Board of Visitors, and the Board of Directors of the 2012 Washington/Baltimore Olympic Committee.
In the broadcasting industry, Bill holds positions on the boards of several national broadcasting and entertainment industry-leading organizations. He is a past Chairman of the Television Bureau of Advertising’s Board of Directors, past Chairman and current board member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association and on the board of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Bill Fine WPTZ-TV
He began his career on-air as a sports reporter/director and then sales account executive at WPTZ-TV (1977-1980), owned by Hearst Television in the Burlington VT/Plattsburgh NY market. After a stint at TeleRep, as a record executive (1980-1981).
Bill Fine ABC affiliate
Bill previously served eight years on the ABC Television Affiliates Association Board of Governors Executive Committee as the Entertainment and Programming Chair; and was past Chair of the Television Bureau of Advertising’s Sales Advisory Committee and the Maryland/DC/Delaware Broadcasters Association; all in addition to several other industry boards.
Bill named 2016 Broadcaster of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA), the organization’s highest honor. In 2013, Bill named ‘General Manager of the Year’ (top 25 markets) by Broadcasting & Cable Magazine and named to the Boston Business Journal’s inaugural ‘Power 50’ list of most influential Bostonians. At WBAL-TV, Fine was honored as Baltimore’s Best CEO in 2000 (Baltimore Magazine).
Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Fine
Who is Bill Fine?
Bill Fine is a well-known Fourth President and General Manager of WCVB Channel 5, Hearst Television’s flagship station, and Boston’s ABC affiliate.
How old is Bill Fine?
Fine was born in Massachusetts, United States of America, he has not shared his date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2021.
How tall is Bill Fine?
Bill stands at a height of 1.83m.
Is Bill Fine married?
Yes, Fine is married to Gail. They got married three decades ago and together they have three children. The couple resides in Boston together with their children.
How much is Bill Fine worth?
Bill has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Bill Fine make?
Fine receives an annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States,
Where does Bill Fine live?
Bill is a resident of Boston, MA, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Bill Fine dead or alive?
Fine is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Bill Fine now?
Bill is the fourth president and general manager of WCVB Channel 5, Hearst Television’s flagship station and Boston’s ABC affiliate.
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