Will Ganss

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Will Ganss
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Ganss in 2024
Born (1992-03-05) March 5, 1992 (age 33)
Fort Worth, Texas
Education Fordham University (BA)
Occupation(s)Journalist, reporter, producer
Years active2012–present
Television
PartnerJason Sparks (engaged)
Awards3 Daytime Emmy awards, Webby award

Will Ganss is an American broadcast journalist, reporter, writer, and producer known for his work with ABC News. He has served in various capacities on programs such as Good Morning America and other digital platforms. [1]

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Early life and education

Ganss was raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He later attended Fordham University in New York City, where he studied communications. [2] [3]

Career

Ganss began his career at ABC News in 2012 as an intern on Good Morning America. Over time, he advanced through roles as an anchor producer, writer, and segment producer, before being promoted to multiplatform reporter in 2023. [4] The same year, Ganss was named "kindness correspondent" for GMA3's "Cool to be Kind" campaign. [5] His reporting, recognized for its dynamism and human focus, spans traditional broadcast and digital media, garnering industry accolades including three Daytime Emmy Awards and a Webby Award. [1] [4] [6]

Personal life

Ganss has been candid about his personal journey and identity. He has stated that he recognized he was gay as early as junior high—explaining that even then, he felt more comfortable sitting with girls at lunch rather than with boys discussing stereotypical "guy" topics. [3] [7] In June 2025, Ganss and his partner Jason Sparks became engaged. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 "ABC News announces Will Ganss promoted to multiplatform reporter". Editor & Publisher . June 16, 2023. Archived from the original on April 15, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Real Talk: An Alumni Panel". Fordham University . Archived from the original on July 21, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Custer, Patrick (June 14, 2023). "Will Ganss: Embracing Sobriety and Authenticity". alcoholfree.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "ABC News Promotes Will Ganss to Multiplatform Reporter". Adweek. June 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Video 'Cool to Be Kind' campaign takes a look at 'Taste Project'". ABC News . GMA3. July 21, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ "1iota - Will Ganss". 1iota.com. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ "ABC's Will Ganss shares his coming out story". Good Morning America. ABC . Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ Hudson, David (July 1, 2025). "ABC reporter Will Ganss gets engaged with a sweltering New York proposal". Queerty . Retrieved July 21, 2025.
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