Taryn Asher Biography
Taryn Asher is an American Emmy award-winning anchor/reporter working at Fox 2 – WJBK in Detroit, Michigan. She serves as the news anchor and reporter based in Detroit. She joined the station in September 2007.
Taryn Asher Age
Asher is 46 years old as of 2021. She was born on June 14, 1975, in the United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on the 14th of June every year.
Taryn Asher Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Taryn Asher Family
Asher is the daughter of Joe Asher and Antoinette Gallo Asher. She has two sisters Amber Asher and Monique Asher. She grew up in Fenton.
Taryn Asher Husband
She is married to news anchor Jason Carr, the couple met in 2000 while they were working at WJRT-TV, and began dating in 2001. They tied on October 7, 2007. Together the couple has been blessed with a daughter who they named Gia Carr born on February 26, 2011.
Taryn Asher Net Worth
Asher has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million -$5 Million which she has earned through her career as a journalist.
Taryn Asher Salary
Asher earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45, 000 – $ 110, 500.
Taryn Asher Career
Asher serves at Fox 2 – WJBK as the News anchor and reporter based in Detroit. On weeknights, she anchors FOX 2 News at 6:30 p.m. with Roop Raj and The Edge at 11 p.m. with Huel Perkins. Both are good friends as well as colleagues, so the teamwork you see on camera is legit. The laughs are real! Since she was 8 years old at least. she absolutely knew she wanted to become a broadcast journalist. I’m proof career dreams do come true. She adores what she does. It’s a passion.
She is also honored – it’s a privilege – to report stories that make a difference in our community. Stories that matter. She likes to ask tough questions and give a voice to those who are struggling. After a stint as an anchor/reporter at Lansing’s CBS station, my career took me to Flint and ABC12, where fate would have it.
From being the 5 p.m. anchor in Flint she moved to FOX 2 in 2007. It has been an incredible journey. She has covered everything from Presidents and politics to the most dangerous crimes and taking on those who are responsible – even helping to change state law to ban the sale of synthetic drugs.
Throughout her career, she has won 4 Emmy Awards and multiple awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press. But what means even more to her is being able to give back to the community and teaching our daughter how important it is.
She actively supports several organizations including COTS Homeless Shelter, American Heart Association, Jackets For Jobs, Detroit Dog Rescue, and Community Living Services that help disabled people gain their independence. It has been an incredible journey. She has covered everything from Presidents and politics to the most dangerous crimes and taking on those who are responsible – even helping to change state law to ban the sale of synthetic drugs.
Throughout her career, she has won 4 Emmy Awards and multiple awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press. But what means even more to her is being able to give back to the community and teaching our daughter how important it is.
She actively supports several organizations including COTS Homeless Shelter, American Heart Association, Jackets For Jobs, Detroit Dog Rescue, and Community Living Services that help disabled people gain their independence. When coming to her education, she attended Powers Catholic High School in Flint and graduated from Michigan State after studying journalism and political science.
Taryn Asher Fox 2
Asher is working at Fox 2 where she works alongside other famous Fox 2 anchors and reporters including;
- Derek Kevra
- Maurielle Lue
- Rich Luterman
- Dan Miller
- Huel Perkins
- Lori Pinson
- Roop Raj
- Michael Estime
- Hilary Golston
- Monica Gayle
- Ryan Ermanni
- Amy Andrews
- Woody Woodriffe
- Jill Washburn
- Jay Towers
- Dave Spencer
- Alan Longstreet
- Josh Landon
- Amy Lange
Taryn Asher Social Media Platforms
Asher is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She has over 6 followers on Twitter, over 19.8K followers on Instagram, and over 49k followers on Facebook.
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