Kim Rafferty Biography
Kim Rafferty is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for WTVF News Channel 5, serving as a multimedia journalist. She has been working for the station since September 2024, after working for WSAZ in Charleston, West Virginia, for over 4 years.
Kim Rafferty Age
Rafferty was born on December 5th, but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s, judging from her appearance. Rafferty celebrates her birthday on December 5th, as evidenced by her X bio, captioned, “Born December 5.”
Kim Rafferty Height
Rafferty stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Kim Rafferty Family
Rafferty 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 Rafferty has any siblings.
Kim Rafferty Husband
Rafferty is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. During her free time, she loves to explore new restaurants, discover rollerblading spots, and spend time with her cat, Kix.
Kim Rafferty Net Worth
Rafferty has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Kim Rafferty Salary
Rafferty earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Kim Rafferty WTVF News Channel 5
Rafferty 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
- Eric Pointer
- Carrie Sharp
- Phil Williams
Kim Rafferty Education
Rafferty joined the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 2014 after completing her studies at Lipscomb Academy. In 2019, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism and French Language and Literature. While in college, she was a photographer and editor at WBIR 10 News.
Kim Rafferty Career
Rafferty is working for WTVF News Channel 5, serving as a multimedia journalist. She moved to Nashville after being displaced from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Since moving to the region, she has considered the region her home.
Rafferty realized she wanted to pursue journalism when she saw its significance during Hurricane Katrina. After graduating from college, she spent over four years as a multimedia journalist with WSAZ NewsChannel 3 in West Virginia.
While in West Virginia, Rafferty broadcast trials, murders, and crime. Storytelling that prompted positive change and helped her community steered her passion for journalism.
One of her memorable stories was covering a high-fatality intersection in Logan County. After her report, the state road department installed a traffic light at that location, eventually saving lives.
Rafferty also reported on the fatal coal plant collapse in Martin County, Kentucky, and the W.Va. line-of-duty deaths of Deputy Tom Baker and Sgt. Cory Maynard. During her time in high school and college, she spent every summer teaching youth sailing on Old Hickory Lake after learning to sail in New Orleans.
Kim Rafferty 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 3K followers on Facebook and over 200 on X.