Evan Anderson Biography

Evan Anderson is an American reporter and anchor working for NBC 5 News in Dallas/Fort Worth. He joined the station in February 2017.

Evan Anderson Education

Anderson attended Eastern Hills High School where he earned his High School Diploma in General Education. From there, he had to further his education, he joined Dillard University in New Orleans to pursue his career course. After completing his studies there, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Business Management in 2008. In addition to that, he attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in the Fall of 2005 after Hurricane Katrina flooded Dillard’s campus. He returned to Dillard in the Spring of 2006.

Evan Anderson Career

Anderson is a reporter and anchor at NBC 5 News in Dallas. He anchors NBC 5 Today on Saturday and Sunday mornings. In addition to that, he reports and anchors for NBC 5 Today during the week. Prior to returning to Lone Star State, he worked at WBNS in Columbus, Ohio. While there, he served the station as the weekend evening anchor. His career also took him to Oklahoma City to work for KWTV. In the course of his working time there, he served as a reporter.

His first reporting job was at KATC in Lafayette, Louisiana. From there, he headed to New Orleans to work for WVUE. While there, he served the station as a reporter and anchor. Moreover, he has had a hand in covering major news events including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill off the Louisiana coast in 2010. Anderson was on the team that covered what turned into the largest oil spill in United States history.

Furthermore, he was one of the first reporters at the Belle Chasse Naval Air station in Plaquemines Parish after the BP oil rig exploded and sunk. Throughout his journalism career, he has covered a number of tornadoes and major hurricanes. He also covered the aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav, Ike, and Isaac along the Gulf Coast, and the EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, in May 2013.

During his time at Dillard University, he became the managing editor for “The Courtbouillon,” a student newspaper. Furthermore, he was the Junior Class Vice President and president of the Dillard University Association of Black Journalists. During her leisure time, he likes reconnecting with his home teams, the Dallas Stars, Mavs, Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys. In addition to that, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends all over North Texas.

Evan Anderson Age

Anderson 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 30s.

Evan Anderson Height

Anderson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.

Evan Anderson Family

Anderson 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 he has any siblings.

Evan Anderson Wife

Anderson is married to her better half Destinee Gomez. The two married in September 2020 but he proposed to her on August 22, 2019, and she said yes. On his Instagram page, he posted a photo with the caption, “It’s been an amazing week! Last night I proposed to my best friend in her hometown! It’s official! Now let the festivities begin!? Love you@destineedenise God is good. (And a great start to my birthday?)”

Evan Anderson Net Worth

Anderson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned from his successful career as a reporter and anchor.

Evan Anderson Salary

Anderson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.