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Mark Rivera Profile
Mark Rivera is an American anchor who is currently working at ABC7 Chicago. At the station, he serves as an anchor, he joined the news team as a weekend morning news anchor and reporter in December 2017. Additionally, he anchored ABC 7’s on-air coverage for more than three hours as Commander Bauer was honored by the city and its residents. Previously he worked at WTSP-TV in Tampa, Florida, where he served as the station’s weekend morning news anchor and political reporter.
Mark Rivera Age
Rivera was born on the 18th of February. He likes to keep his personal life private hence not disclosing the year he was born. He celebrates his birthday on 18th February every year.
Mark Rivera Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Mark Rivera Family
Rivera has neither disclosed the names of his parents nor those of his siblings as he likes to keep his personal life private. However, we will update this information as soon as it is available.
Mark Rivera Wife and Children
Rivera is married to Alissa. they tied the knot in May 2014 and together the couple was blessed with a son on 1st August 2021 who they named Pierce. He resides in Chicago together with his family.
Mark Rivera Career
The first major live story Rivera covered for ABC 7 Eyewitness News was the funeral and procession of the slain police commander, Paul Bauer in 2018. Upon his arrival at the station, News Vice President Jennifer Graves described Mark as a “skilled anchor and a versatile reporter. Adept at covering everything from big breaking news stories to politics and feature stories.” Rivera grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Rivera is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
He came to ABC 7 from WTSP-TV in Tampa, Florida, where he served as the station’s weekend morning news anchor and political reporter. Additionally, while on the anchor desk there, he provided six hours of compelling. Non-stop coverage of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in nearby Orlando. As the station’s political reporter, he covered Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s campaign rallies. Questioned Vice President Mike Pence about Russian influence and co-moderated a heated congressional debate. In addition to the political beat, Rivera has reported on a wide range of stories. From the hurricanes that devastated Florida to a family whose son is a 5-organ transplant survivor.
Prior to WTSP, Rivera worked at WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois where he anchored a two-hour daily newscast. Additional to reporting breaking news and wrote, edited, and reported a weekly feature piece focused on the local community. Furthermore, while at WAND, Rivera won a regional Associated Press Award. He, his wife Alissa, and their dog Xena live in the city. During his free time, he enjoys running and exploring all of the diners, coffee shops, and taco spots Chicago has to offer.
Mark Rivera Salary
He has an estimated annual salary of $30,000 to $80,000 from his career at ABC7 Chicago.
Mark Rivera Net Worth
Rivera has an estimated annual net worth of $ 1 million to $5 million earned from his career as an Anchor.
Mark Rivera Social Media Platforms
Rivera is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 4.6k followers on Twitter, 2.7k followers on Instagram, and 11k followers on Facebook.
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