Who Is Neil King Jr? Wiki, Parents, Married, Net Worth

Neil King Jr is a renowned American author and journalist who has been in the headlines as he shared his thoughts and beliefs from his monumental walk to north Lancaster County from his home in Washington, D.C., through his forthcoming book, American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal.

Moreover, he always thought of getting to know Americans by walking; however, his cancer diagnosis prompted him to take the plan into action.

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Who Is Neil King Jr? Biography & Parents

Neil King Jr. is a well-known former Wall Street Journal’s global economics editor and former reporter best recognized for his around fifteen years of experience in the Journal’s Washington Bureau. However, Neil King Jr doesn’t own a Wikipedia page yet.

Former Wall Street Journal's global economics editor Neil was born to his parents on 27 July 1959 in Colorado, United States. His father, Neil King, and his mother, Gretchen King, raised him with great love and care, along with his three siblings, Jeff, Kevin, and Shannon Bracht. Sadly, Neil lost his brother, Kevin, due to a brain tumor.

As of July 2023, Neil King Jr is 44 years old, and his zodiac falls under Leo since he celebrates his birthday every year on the 27th of July. Meanwhile, CO native Neil Jr is an American residing in Washington, D.C. Likewise, he belongs to the white ethnicity and follows the Christian religion's religious path.

Regarding his physical appearance, former reporter Neil King Jr. stands at an average height with decent weight.

Concerning his educational details, Neil attended Columbia University in New York for his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Later, he enrolled at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill, for his Master’s degree from the Medill Graduate School of Journalism.

Who Is Neil King Jr Married To?

Neil King Jr is married and has a beloved wife, Shailagh Murray. Meanwhile, his wife, Shailagh Murray, is a well-known American media personality and former senior advisor to President Obama from 2015-2017. She also served as Vice President Biden’s deputy chief of staff and communications director. Also, Shailagh attended Northwestern University for her Masters degree in Journalism.

Neil has not provided specific details of their marriage and relationship in the media. Regardless, they have been known to be married for around three decades.

Moreover, Neil and his wife, Shailagh, are blessed with two college-aged daughters, and they reside together with an Airedale on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Net Worth & Career

Neil King Jr. began his career as a staff reporter for The Tampa Tribune in 1990. He served as a freelance correspondent in Prague in 1992 and worked for the European Journal from 1993-1994. He joined Dow Jones as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal Europe in 1995 and became the European Journal’s chief diplomatic and security correspondent in 1996.

At present, Neil has released his book, American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal, in April 2023.

Furthermore, Neil has a net worth of around $1 million as an author, former journalist, and reporter. While his wife, Shailagh, has a salary of $227,465 per year as an executive vice president for Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Social Media

Neil King Jr has been active on Twitter since joining the platform in April 2010 and has attracted around 26.8k followers with 1765 followers. Moreover, he is only found on his verified Twitter for his social media activities.

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