Joe Collins is a Weekend Anchor and MMJ who joined WBRZ in May of 2024.

Joe was born in Glens Falls, New York, but has also lived in Alabama and Ohio, where he’s lived since he was 6. Joe graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, the same town that Joe Burrow is from. Like Joe Burrow, Joe looks to enjoy his time in Baton Rouge.

Joe comes to us after working for WCMH in Columbus, Ohio as a Weekend Reporter/MMJ. Joe is always looking for a feel good story to tell and building a lasting relationship with the community.

Joe is the youngest of five siblings and family is important to him. He loves to travel and recently just went to Italy, his first time traveling overseas. He also enjoys trying new foods, meeting new people and traveling. He is an avid sports fan and loves the Cleveland Guardians, Browns, Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers.

If you have a story you’d like Joe to tell, reach out to him at jcollins@wbrz.com or on X here.