Cameron Ridle Biography
Cameron Ridle is an American journalist working for WTTV CBS4/FOX 59 as a reporter and fill-in anchor since joining the station in November 2022. Previously, he worked for WRTV, an Indianapolis ABC Station.
Cameron Ridle Education
Ridle joined Ball State University in 2012 when he finished his studies at Wayne Township Schools and Perry Township Schools. In 2016, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and Telecommunications.
Cameron Ridle Career
Ridle works for WTTV CBS4/FOX 59 as a reporter and fill-in anchor. His broadcast career started when he served on Indianapolis Radio One stations including WTLC-AM, WTLC-FM, and WHHH-FM. When he was 19, he worked with legendary broadcaster Amos Brown. Amos regarded Ridle as a ‘prodigy’ and even permitted him to work as his fill-in host on his popular show, “Afternoons with Amos.”
Ridle proved himself on the mic and got the search to serve 106.7 FM as an anchor during the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” as well as WTLC-AM during the “Yolanda Adams Morning Show.” When Radio One debuted a talk program, they called him to serve as a host to the station’s younger audience on “Indy Speaks with Cameron Ridle” on HOT 96.3 WHHH-FM. Over the years, the show gained a big audience and changed its name to “Open Lines with Cameron Ridle,” and has since developed to air on 106.7 WTLC and HOT 100.9.
After serving Radio One for 4 years, Ridle relocated to Saginaw/Flint, Michigan where he rose ranks from reporter to weekend morning anchor and eventually to weekend evening anchor. Also, he broadcasted the Flint water crisis. He then relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where he served KPHO and KTVK. While there, he won his first Emmy nominations and appeared on national TV.
Ridle then returned to Indiana where he joined WRTV. There, he led the broadcast of the civil restlessness in Indy after the death of Dreasjon Reed and George Floyd. He reported about residents who were cruelly moved out of the I-70 Mobile Home Park. As a result of the report, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill sued the land owners which made the residents payment for their property.
Cameron Ridle Age
Ridle was born on February 28, 1993, in the U.S.A. He is 31 years old as of 2023. Ridle celebrates his birthday every February 28th as evidenced by his Instagram post on February 28, 2021, which he captioned “Celebrating 28 trips around the sun…”
Cameron Ridle Height
Ridle stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Cameron Ridle Family
Ridle has 7 siblings; Micheal, Davon, Carla, Justin, Chris, Lauren, and Lindsey. On April 11, 2021, he posted pictures of his siblings and wished them a happy National Siblings Day. Even so, he has not disclosed any information about his parents.
Cameron Ridle Wife
Ridle married Niyyinnah in October 2019. On August 21, 2023, he posted a picture of them on his Instagram account and captioned “10 YEARS – Niyyinnah and I started dating 10 years ago. We’ll be married for 4 years in October.” The pair began dating in 2013. They reside in Indianapolis.
Cameron Ridle Net Worth
Ridle has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Cameron Ridle Salary
Ridle earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Cameron Ridle WTTV CBS4
Ridle is working at CBS4/FOX59 where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Michael Van Schoik
- Scarlett O’Hara
- Jenny Dreasler
- Hannah Follman
- Max Lewis