Jeff Rivenbark Biography
Jeff Rivenbark is an American Anchor, Reporter, host, Editor, and Multimedia Journalist working for WWAY, serving as an anchor of WWAY News at 6, 7:30, 10, and 11 p.m. He has been working for the station since March 2018, after working as the executive producer, reporter, and host of WTVI PBS Charlotte.
Jeff Rivenbark Age
Rivenbark was born on October 14th but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance. He celebrates his birthday on October 14th, as evidenced by WWAY wishing him a happy birthday via a post on their official Instagram account.
Jeff Rivenbark Height
Rivenbark stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jeff Rivenbark Family
Rivenbark 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 Rivenbark has any siblings.
Jeff Rivenbark Wife
Rivenbark is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has a Lab-mix rescue named Daisy. He spends his free time with his dogs or on long walks on the beach.
Jeff Rivenbark Net Worth
Rivenbark has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, host, Editor, and Multimedia Journalist.
Jeff Rivenbark Salary
Rivenbark earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jeff Rivenbark WWAY
Rivenbark is working at WWAY alongside other famous WWAY meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Jessica Keisling
- Matt Bennett
- Lee Haywood
- Matthew Huddleston
- Summer Trolli
- Colton Emswiler
- Jason Korver
Jeff Rivenbark Education
Rivenbark joined the University of North Carolina Wilmington after completing his high school education. In 1993, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. He then furthered his studies at Regent University, obtaining his Master of Arts degree in Journalism in 1996.
Jeff Rivenbark Career
Rivenbark is working for WWAY, serving as an anchor of WWAY News at 6, 7:30, 10, and 11 p.m. Before that role, he served the station as a co-anchor of Good Morning Carolina for over 4 years.
During his career at WWAY, Rivenbark has held interviews with multiple newsmakers like Governor Roy Cooper and Congressman David Rouzer. Moreover, he has broadcast Hurricanes Florence in 2018, Dorian in 2019, and Isaias in 2020. He has also featured many educators for WWAY’s “Teacher of the Week” franchise.
Rivenbark has worked on special reports, analyzing the opioid crisis in the Cape Fear and the dispute over Confederate statues on public grounds. He has received many Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas awards during his career.
Before returning to Wilmington, Rivenbark worked in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, and St. Joseph. He worked as the executive producer of WTVI PBS Charlotte, assignment editor and reporter for WBTV TV 3, as well as assignment editor for Spectrum News and WCCB.
Rivenbark also worked as an anchor and reporter for WNCT and anchor at KQTV.. He worked as a public information officer with the Immunization Branch of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
Besides journalism, Rivenbark works as an adjunct professor with the Communication Studies Department at UNC Wilmington. In this capacity, he teaches Multimedia Journalism. Further, he sits on the board of Teen Scene, a non-profit organization. He previously worked as a board member with Thalian Association Community Theatre.
Jeff Rivenbark Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 1K followers on Facebook and 100 on X.