Erica Byfield Biography
Erica Byfield is a well-reputed American Emmy Award-winning reporter working for NBC 4 New York as a Reporter appearing on weekdays in the evening newscasts. She joined the station in September 2016. Her commitment to Journalism has been recognized with three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for investigative reporting and team coverage of the 2017 Tribeca terrorist attack. Moreover, this coverage was recognized by two New York Emmys. As part of NBC 4 New York’s team coverage of the 2016 Chelsea bombing investigation, she was awarded a New York Emmy. And also was named an IRE medal finalist.
Her reporting was an important contributor to a second prestigious station honor. During the deadly December 2019 Jersey City shootout, her work was recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) which awarded NBC 4 New York the 2020 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Top Television Newscast.
Erica Byfield Education
She received her education at The University of Missouri-Columbia where she graduated in May 2005 with a Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcast Journalism. From June 2006 to December 2008, she attended Gonzaga University where she attained a Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership. She then attended Harvard Business School Online from June 2022 to September 2022 where she learned CORe Credential of Readiness. Also, she is attending NYU Stern School of Business from August 2022 to August 2024 where she will earn a Master of Business Administration and Management.
Erica Byfield Career
She currently works at NBC 4 New York where she is the General Assignment Reporter. She joined the station in September 2016. Her reporting was a key component of NBC 4 New York’s award-winning COVID-19 coverage, honored in January 2021 with the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for “creat(ing) a 360 view in real time of the coronavirus pandemic with courageous and thorough reporting on the virus’ explosion in New York City”. Prior to joining NBC 4 New York, she worked at WSB-TV for six years. There, she had two roles, first, as a General Assignment Reporter from September 2010 to February 2015, and second as an Investigative Reporter from March 2015 to August 2016.
From August 2007 to August 2010, she worked as a General Assignment Reporter at KMOV-TV. Prior to that, she was a General Assignment Reporter at KFVS-TV from August 2005 to August 2007. Also, she worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at KOMU during her time at MIZZOU. In addition to her journalism work, she is an active runner, as she completed her first New York City Marathon in 2017. And also she loves traveling.
Erica Byfield Age
Erica likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.
Erica Byfield Height
She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) tall.
Erica Byfield Family
Byfield has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Erica has any siblings.
Erica Byfield Husband
Erica is married to the love of her life whose names are not mentioned. She and her family live in Manhattan. It is not known if she has any kids.
Erica Byfield’s Net Worth
Byfield has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which she has earned through being a Reporter.
Erica Byfield Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $20,000 – $120,000.
Erica Byfield NBC 4 New York
Erica works at NBC 4 New York where she works alongside other eminent NBC 4 New York reporters, anchors, meteorologists, and sports anchors includng;
- Julio “Gaby” Acevedo
- Gilma Avalos
- Lynda Baquero
- Pat Battle
- Bruce Beck
- Checkey Beckford
- Matt Brickman
- Adelle Caballero
- Greg Cergol
- John Chandler
- Pei-Sze Cheng
- Michael Gargiulo
- Sara Gore
- Ted Greenberg
- Janice Huff
- Adam Kuperstein
- Maria LaRosa
- Jen Maxfield
- Myles Miller
- Raphael Miranda
- Rana Novini
- Natalie Pasquarella
- Dave Price
- Darlene Rodriguez
- Gus Rosendale
- Marc Santia
- Lauren Scala
- Chuck Scarborough
- Ida Siegal
- Andrew Siff
- Romney Smith
- Tracie Strahan
- Brian Thompson
- David Ushery
- Sarah Wallace
- Violeta Yas