Jake Garcia Biography
Jake Garcia is an American journalist of Hispanic descent working for WTIC FOX61 as a reporter. He joined the station in February 2023. Previously, he worked for KIVI in Boise, Idaho as a weekend anchor and reporter.
Jake Garcia Education
Garcia joined West Texas A&M University in 2010 after he completed his high school education. In 2011, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and Mass Communications.
Jake Garcia Career
Garcia works for WTIC FOX61 as a reporter. He joined the station in February 2023. Previously, he worked for KIVI in Boise, Idaho as a weekend anchor and reporter. He has broadcasted many significant stories during his time in Idaho. For example, he broadcasted the killing of four University of Idaho students which attained nationwide attention. Also, he broadcasted the pre-trial court case of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
As a reporter, Garcia broadcasted the Idaho Supreme Court, Idaho Legislature, and public corruption including investigations into multiple police units and the apprehension and case of a previous Idaho lawmaker sentenced to rape.
Before working in Boise, he worked in Wichita Falls, Texas at KAUZ as a morning and midday anchor for three years. Also, he worked as a reporter concentrating on court lawsuits and crime. During his time in Wichita Falls, he was well-known as a leader in the local Hispanic community where he emceed the yearly Hispanic Leadership Banquet and Dia De Los Muertos festival.
Prior to Wichita Falls, Garcia worked at three local stations in Amarillo, Texas in various positions including fill-in anchor, reporter, editor, and producer. He serves as a member of the National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Jake Garcia Age
Garcia was born on May 14, 1992, in Texas, U.S.A. He is 31 years old as of 2023. Garcia celebrates his birthday every May 14th. On May 14, 2023, he posted a picture of himself with his co-workers and captioned “If I had to spend my 31st birthday working, I’m glad I got to spend it with this group! 🎂🤗📺”
Jake Garcia Height
Garcia stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches
Jake Garcia Family
Garcia’s mother, Patricia celebrates her birthday every September 1st as suggested by his Instagram post on September 1, 2020, captioning “Happy Birthday to my amazing Mom! She’s the strongest woman I know…” He has a sister named Savannah as evidenced by his Instagram post on April 11, 2020, where he wished her a Happy National Siblings Day. On June 21, 2020, he posted a picture of himself and his father and wished him a Happy Father’s Day.
Jake Garcia Husband(Gay)
Garcia is openly gay. He came out in October 2013 as evidenced by his Instagram post on October 11, 2021, captioning “I came out of the closet 8 years ago. The journey hasn’t always been easy.” During his free time, he loves to explore the outdoors and find good local food spots with friends.
Jake Garcia Net Worth
Garcia has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jake Garcia Salary
Garcia earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WTIC
Garcia is working at WTIC where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jim Altman
- Sara Sanchez
- Brooke Griffin
- Lindsey Kane
- Jonah Karp
- Julia LeBlanc
- Symphonie Privett