Aric Richards Biography
Aric Richards is an American Emmy award-winning Multimedia Journalist working for KUSI FOX 5 as a Morning Newscaster. He has been working for the station since 2015 after working for NBC station in Bakersfield.
Aric Richards Age
Richards likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. However, he might be in his 30s.
Aric Richards Height
Richards stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Aric Richards Family
Richards has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Richards has any siblings.
Aric Richards Partner/ Gay
Richards is openly gay and is in a relationship with Wayne Vinzant according to a post on 14th February 2021 on his instagram account. In his free time, Richards loves to go hiking in La Jolla and also goes on solo travels to explore various cultures and ways of life.
Aric Richards Net Worth
Richards has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Multimedia Journalist.
Aric Richards Salary
Richards earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Aric Richards Career
Richards works as a Morning Newscaster at KUSI FOX 5. He first joined FOX 5 in 2015 as a multimedia journalist, taking the roles in writing, filming, and editing his own stories for the evening broadcasts. His schedule underwent a significant shift that winter, transitioning from reporting in the afternoon at 4 pm to the early morning hours at 4 am. He was supported by a dedicated photographer who helped film and edit his segments. Richards’s live reports started at 4:30 a.m., spanning across San Diego County.
Throughout his career, Richards has tackled major breaking news stories both locally and nationally, including the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, marking the deadliest incident of its kind in U.S. history. His coverage extends to presidential visits, wildfires in California, and extensive reporting on the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Before his tenure in San Diego, Richards worked as a reporter for the NBC station in Bakersfield, his hometown, where he initially interned out of high school. He moved from intern to producing two evening newscasts for Kern County, before transitioning to a reporting role a few years later. Richards reflects on how he “started his career ahead of obtaining a degree” by leaving college to pursue a full-time role in the news industry. While it was a challenging decision, it led to numerous achievements and recognitions for him. Beyond his professional endeavors, Richards is an active board member of the Asian American Journalists Association.
Aric Richards KUSI FOX 5
Richards is working at KUSI FOX 5 where he works alongside other famous KUSI FOX 5 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Kristina Audencial
- Kathleen Bade
- Phil Blauer
- Misha DiBono
- Andrew ‌Luria
- Raoul Martinez
- Jason Sloss
- Shally Zomorodi
- Julian Del Gaudio
- Frank Jefferson
- Diane Tuazon
- Zara Barker
- Rafer Weigel
Aric Richards Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 6.4k followers on Instagram.