Bill Fitzgerald Biography
Bill Fitzgerald is a famous American Emmy Award-winning Journalist working as an Anchor for WTVR-TV. He joined WTVR in August 2009. There, he is the anchor for the 6, 7, and 11 p.m. He is an experienced anchor with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Strong media and communication professional skilled in Storytelling, Broadcast Journalism, Breaking News, Editing, Debate Moderating, and Broadcast Television.
Bill Fitzgerald Education
He received his education at Harvard University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with honors. Also, he attended Columbia University – Graduate School of Journalism where he attained an MS in Broadcast Journalism.
Bill Fitzgerald Career
He works in Richmond, Virginia for WTVR-TV as an Evening Anchor. He joined WTVR in August 2009. There, she is the evening anchor for the 3-time Emmy-winning CBS affiliate in Richmond for the news at 6, 7, and 11 p.m. One of the things he appreciates most about working in Richmond is being an integral part of the CBS-6 political team. He has moderated numerous election-year debates including the U.S. senate debate in 2014. Besides working as an anchor, he has a passion for helping children in the Virginia foster care system.
Every November he works on the CBS-6 “Hand to Hold” series in which a different child is featured every day. Prior to joining WTVR, he was an Evening Anchor at WNCN, NBC-17 from January 2007 to December 2008. There, he reported on green issues including; green homebuilding, composing by way of vermiculture, and hybrid vehicles. From July 2004 to January 2007, he was an anchor at MSNBC where he was an overnight anchor host of “Early Today (NBC)” and “First Look (MSNBC)”. There, he covered breaking news and top national stories of the day. Among the numerous stories he broke at the station was when he was on the desk when former President Gerald Ford died.
Prior to joining MSNBC, he worked for WVTM, NBC-13 as an Anchor/Reporter from July 1999 to July 2004. There, she covered schools, politics, crime, and hurricanes while anchoring the weekend morning shows. During that time, he spent ten days on loan to WNBC in New York City, reporting in the wake of 9/11. Also, he traveled to Texas to cover the Columbia shuttle disaster. He started his career as a “one-man band” rep[orter on Long Island, NY working for News 12 Long Island.
Bill Fitzgerald Age
Bill likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
Bill Fitzgerald Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) tall.
Bill Fitzgerald Family
Fitzgerald has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Bill has any siblings.
Bill Fitzgerald Wife
Bill is married to the love of his life, Amy. But it is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with three kids, two sons and a daughter. But his kids’ name is not mentioned.
Bill Fitzgerald’s Net Worth
Fitzgerald has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being an Anchor.
Bill Fitzgerald Salary
He receives an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Bill Fitzgerald WTVR
Bill works at WTVR where he works alongside other notable WTVR anchors, meteorologists, sports anchors, and reporters including;
- Julie Bragg
- Jake Burns
- Rob Cardwell
- Caroline Coleburn
- Wayne Covil
- Antoinette Essa
- Laura French
- Joi Fultz
- Melissa Hipolit
- Reba Hollingsworth
- Brendan King
- Tyler Layne
- Kristen Luehrs
- Maggi Marshall
- Greg McQuade
- Cheryl Miller
- GeNienne Samuels
- Tracy Sears
- Bree Sison
- Cameron Thompson
- Zach Daniel
- Tom Patton