Brian Roche Biography
Brian Roche is a prominent American Journalist working for WGAL TV as an anchor. There, he co-anchors News 8 at 5 pm each weekday. Also, he is the 8 On Your Side consumer/investigative reporter for News 8. He joined WGAL TV in September 2000. He has more than three decades of experience in broadcast journalism, media relations, voice-over work, and public speaking. And has extensive experience as an anchor, producer, writer, field reporter, and investigative researcher. Adept at social media and online marketing.
In addition to his journalism work, he is a volunteer at various stations. Including; he is on the Board of Directors at Ronald McDonald House Charities since January 2009. Since January 2017, he has been a Board Member of Tabor Community Services. Also, his work has been recognized by the Associated Press with the top honor for Enterprise Reporting in Pennsylvania and he has received several Emmy nominations.
Brian Roche Education
He received his education at Marywood University where he graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations. During his stint at the university, he was a manager at the student radio station.
Brian Roche Career
He works for WGAL as an anchor. At the station, he co-anchors News 8 at 5 pm each weekday. Moreover, he is the 8 On Your Side consumer/investigative reporter for News 8. He has been working for WGAL TV since September 2000. Prior to joining WGAL TV, he worked as an anchor/managing editor for KGAN TV from November 1995 to September 2000. There, he was the anchor and managing editor of evening news shows. At KGAN-TV, he was the only local news anchor to travel to the scene of a tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado and won an award from the Iowa Motion Picture Association for his work.
Prior to that, he worked for WBRE-TV/WYOU-TV as an anchor/reporter from June 1983 to November 1995. There, he was the weather personality, sports reporter, beat reporter, producer, and anchor. While at WBRE, he won several Associated Press Awards for Enterprise Reporting, Public Affairs, and Spot News coverage. Throughout his college years, he was an anchor/reporter for WARM 590 AM. When he is not working, he likes enjoying his time golfing, biking, and home repair projects. Above all, he likes spending his time with his family.
Brian Roche Age
Brian was born in 1961, therefore he is 62 years old as of 2023. However, he has not disclosed the month and date he was born. It s therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Brian Roche Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) tall.
Brian Roche Family
Roche 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 Brian has any siblings.
Brian Roche Wife
Brian is married to the love of his life, Kim. But it is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with four kids and have five grandchildren. The names of his kids and grandchildren are not mentioned.
Brian Roche’s Net Worth
Roche has an estimated annual salary ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being an Anchor and Consumer/Investigative Reporter.
Brian Roche Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $45,000 – $110,500.
Brian Roche WGAL TV
Brian works at WGAL TV where he works alongside other well-known WGAL TV reporters, anchors, sports anchors, and meteorologists including;
- Ethan Huston
- Lori Burkholder
- Jeremy Jenkins
- Susan Shapiro
- Danielle Woods
- Paola Tristan Arruda
- Jere Gish
- Josslyn Howard
- Janelle Stelson
- Pat Principe
- Joe Calhoun
- Tiffany Savona
- Christine Ferreira