Eric Philips Biography
Eric Philips is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WRIC, serving as a weekday evening news anchor. He has been working for the station since August 2021, after working for The Christian Broadcasting Network in Washington, D.C., for over 2 years.
Eric Philips Age
Philips was born on March 7th but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 40s, judging from his appearance. Philips celebrates his birthday on March 7th, as evidenced by his Facebook post on March 7, 2026, captioned, “As I celebrate a birthday today, I also celebrate the founding of an organization near and dear to me. Many of you know I’m a member of Phi Beta…”
Eric Philips Height
Philips stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Eric Philips Family
Philips’ mother was born on May 11, 1941, and is 85 years old as of 2026. On May 11, 2026, he posted a photo on his Facebook account and captioned it, “Every now and then my mother’s birthday falls on Mother’s Day….such was the case this year! And it was a big one, she turned 85 years young! What she wanted more than…” Even so, he has not disclosed any details about his parents, especially his father. It is also unknown whether Philips has any siblings.
Eric Philips Wife
Philips got married in April 2022. On April 20, 2024, he posted a video of them on his Facebook account and captioned it, “22 years….🙌🏾.” He resides in Henrico County with his wife and two children.
His son was born on January 15, 2010, and is 16 years old as of 2026. On January 15, 2026, he posted a photo of them on his Facebook account and captioned it, “This little man wasn’t afraid to show his dad affection back then…Happy 16th birthday to my favorite son💙.” Besides singing, he enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, bowling, and spending time with family and friends.
Eric Philips Net Worth
Philips has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Eric Philips Salary
Philips earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Eric Philips Education
Philips joined Hampton University in 1990 after completing her high school studies. In 1994, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts with an emphasis in Broadcasting.
Eric Philips Career
Philips is working for WRIC, serving as a weekday evening news anchor. He joined the station with over 20 years of experience and a passion for fair and precise reporting to the newsroom.
Before joining WRIC, Philips worked as a national security correspondent and White House Correspondent for the Christian Broadcasting Network in Washington, D.C. He also served CNN and stations in Charlotte, Norfolk, Atlanta, and Salisbury, Maryland.
Philips is familiar with Central Virginia, having anchored and reported at WWBT Channel 12. He serves as a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the Brothers of 1-5-1, Inc., a music fraternity where Eric showcases his vocal talents.
During his time at WWBT Channel 12, Philips earned an Emmy Best Morning Show Award. He has also won an Associated Press Breaking News Coverage Award. The National Association of Black Journalists honored him for his feature reporting.
Philips’ series, Fugitive Files, received a commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fugitive Files helped in the arrest of wanted criminals.
Eric Philips Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 56K followers on Facebook, over 800 followers on Instagram, and over 1.6K on X.