Erica Riggins Biography
Erica Riggins is an award-winning former anchor/reporter known for having worked for Spectrum Bay News 9, Tampa Bay’s only 24-hour news channel, for over 2 decades. There she serves as the morning anchor. Since departing from the station, she has been the public information officer for Ken Welch, St. Petersburg, Fla. mayor.
Erica Riggins Career
Erica’s broadcasting career began in an unusual manner. Erica worked as an equipment engineer for a telecom company after graduating from the University of Texas as a mechanical engineer. Erica realized she wanted to be a part of something bigger and make a difference in her community as she progressed through the company over the next few years. Erica’s career path was changed as a result of this. She went back to school to pursue a degree in communications and television journalism.
Erica began her journalism career as a weekend anchor and reporter at KXII-TV in Sherman, Texas. She later returned to her hometown to report for News 8 Austin, now Spectrum News, a 24-hour local news channel, and to anchor the evening news.
Erica, who is always looking for new challenges, relocated to the Tampa Bay area to work as the weekend morning anchor for Spectrum Bay News 9. She is now seen on Your Morning News in Tampa Bay on weekday mornings. Erica was honored with an Emmy award for Outstanding Live Report for her story about students protesting the Iraq war. She also received the prestigious national Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Documentary for a series of reports on the troubling and growing trend of child abuse.
Erica has also received the Pinellas County Urban League’s President’s Award, the Teamster’s National Black Caucus Outstanding Community Service Award, and the Phi Delta Kappa national sorority’s Outstanding Service in the Field of Communications. But it’s the community service award named in her honor from Men in the Making that Erica Riggins is most proud of.
Erica Riggins Age
Riggins 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.
Erica Riggins Height
Riggins stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 6 inches.
Erica Riggins Family
Riggins 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 Riggins has any siblings.
Erica Riggins Husband / Children / Adoption
Erica is married to Marcus Phillips. The couple has three adopted children, whose identities are under review. She finalized the adoption of their three kids in the year 2020.
Erica Riggins Net Worth
Riggins has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an anchor.
Erica Riggins Salary
Riggins earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Erica Riggins News 9
Riggins worked at News 9 alongside other famous News 9 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Patrick Welter
- Chris Torello
- Olivia Stacey
- Bri MacNaught
- Katherine Smith
- Luke Hetrick
- Kenny Morales
- Mike Cairns
- Jon Alba
- Alan Winfield
- Brian McClure
- Nick Merianos
- Juli Marquez
- Josh Linker
- Diane Kacmarik
- Mike Clay
- Rick Elmhorst
- Jorja Roman
- Holly Gregory
- Erin Murray
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Riggins.
| Who is Riggins? | She is an award-winning former anchor/reporter |
| Age | Not Available |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Spouse | Marcus Phillips |
| Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |