Eric Pointer Biography
Eric Pointer is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for WTVF News Channel 5, serving as a morning reporter. He has been working for the station since November 2024, after working for KVUE in Austin, Texas, for 2 years.
Eric Pointer Age
Pointer was born on October 25th, but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 30s, judging from his appearance. Pointer celebrates his birthday on October 25th, as evidenced by his X bio, captioned, “Born October 25.”
Eric Pointer Height
Pointer stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Eric Pointer Family
Growing up in an Air Force family, Pointer has lived all over the world. However, he calls Fort Worth, Texas, his hometown. Even so, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Pointer has any siblings.
Eric Pointer Wife
Pointer is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He experiments in the kitchen or scouts out the best food spots in town during his free time.
Pointer’s always on the lookout for new recipes and new restaurants. Even though he’s now supporting the Titans, he will forever be a die-hard fan of the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, and Dallas Mavericks.
Eric Pointer Net Worth
Pointer has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Eric Pointer Salary
Pointer earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Eric Pointer WTVF News Channel 5
Pointer is working at WTVF News Channel 5 alongside other famous WTVF News Channel 5 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Jon Burton
- Eugene Daniel
- Ben Hall
- Nikki Hauser
- Jason Lamb
- Steve Layman
- Katie Melvin
- Patsy Montesinos
- Kim Rafferty
- Carrie Sharp
- Phil Williams
Eric Pointer Education
Pointer joined Texas A&M University in 2008 after completing his high school education. In 2012, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications & Media Studies with a minor in Journalism.
Eric Pointer Career
Pointer is working for WTVF News Channel 5, serving as a morning reporter. He has a passion for telling impactful stories and breaking news coverage. Before working in Nashville, he worked as a reporter at KVUE in Austin, Texas, for 2 years.
While in Texas, Pointer became known for covering breaking news and stories that touched the heart of the community. He played an instrumental role in broadcasting severe weather and received an Emmy nomination for his work during the 2023 winter storm.
Pointer was a multimedia journalist at FOX59/CBS4 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and WFXR News in WFXR News. He was also a digital content producer and multimedia journalist at KSLA News 12 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Moreover, he was a multimedia journalist at WDTN in Dayton, Ohio, and a production assistant at KXXV News Channel 25.
Eric Pointer 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 4K followers on Facebook, over 1.4K on Instagram, and over 1.7K on X.