Rachel DePompa Biography
Rachel DePompa is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Host working for WWBT, serving as the Director of Investigations and a mid-day anchor for 12 On Your Side. She has been working for the station since March 2008, after working in Bristol and Roanoke.
Rachel DePompa Age
DePompa was born on August 27th, but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 50s, judging from her appearance. DePompa celebrates her birthday on August 27th, as evidenced by her X bio captioned “Born August 27.”
Rachel DePompa Height
DePompa stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Rachel DePompa Family
DePompa grew up in Waldorf, Maryland, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if DePompa has any siblings.
Rachel DePompa Husband
DePompa is a married woman, but has kept more information regarding her family away from the public. She met her husband in Richmond. She loves spending time with her family, including her twins. The couple has a set of twins, a daughter, and a son.
Rachel DePompa Net Worth
DePompa has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as a Anchor, Reporter, and Host.
Rachel DePompa Salary
DePompa earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Rachel DePompa WWBT
DePompa is working at WWBT alongside other famous WWBT meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Riley Wyant
- Khalil McIver
- Rachel Meyers
- Ros Runner
- Megan Wise
- Maggie Glass
- Shantel Davis
- Sarah Chakales
Rachel DePompa Education
DePompa joined the University of Maryland in 1994 after finishing her high school education. In 1998, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Rachel DePompa Career
DePompa is working for WWBT, serving as the Director of Investigations and a mid-day anchor for 12 On Your Side. Her Watching Your Wallet series airs at 12 On Your Side and at most of the TV stations across Gray Television. She has been a fixture of Richmond TV for more than 17 years.
During her career, DePompa has won many Emmy Awards, 5 Edward R Murrow Awards for Investigative Reporting, and 7 first-place honors from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters. Also, she has received 10 Emmy nominations.
The Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters nominated DePompa the 2016 Most Outstanding Effort by an Individual Reporter. Also, she served as a board member of the Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
DePompa worked as a host and editor of the How We Got Here Podcast. She started her TV anchoring career in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She then worked in Bristol and Roanoke before joining WWBT. DePompa serves as a member of the Investigative Reporters and Editors.
Rachel DePompa Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 47K followers on Facebook, over 1.7K on Instagram, and over 16K on X.