Patrick Fazio Biography
Patrick Fazio is an American journalist working for NBC Chicago as an anchor at 11 a.m. on weekdays and reports on the evening newscasts since joining the station in 2017. Previously, he worked for KSHB/KMCI as a weekend morning anchor and investigative reporter for 4 years.
Patrick Fazio Education
Fazio joined Valparaiso University in 1996 after completing his high school education. In 2000, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Communications. While there, he did on-air radio work and played wide receiver on the Division I-AA football team. Next, he joined Indiana State University where he received a Master’s degree in Communications in 2006. While there, he taught undergraduate courses in media writing and public speaking.
Patrick Fazio Career
Fazio works for NBC Chicago as an anchor at 11 a.m. on weekdays and reports on the evening newscasts. Before joining the station, he worked for Kansas City’s NBC station as a weekend morning anchor and investigative reporter. Moreover, he has worked as an anchor and reporter for markets in Terre Haute, Indiana, Springfield, Illinois, and Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Fazio’s investigative work has caused the implementation of new laws and helped free an innocent from prison. The national Sigma Delta Chi awarded him with a Public Service in Television Journalism Award for his reporting. Also, he received two national Wilbur Awards, ten Edward R. Murrow Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and a Best Investigative Reporting Award from the Missouri Broadcasters Association. Indiana’s Society of Professional Journalists awarded him the First Amendment Award.
Aside from his international reports from Israel and Poland, his other career spotlights include interviews with U.S. Senators, military generals, members of Congress, governors, and political figures such as Barack Obama, Mike Pence, and Hillary Clinton. Fazio worked as a volunteer firefighter while he was younger and an umpire for high school baseball.
Patrick Fazio Age
Fazio 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 40s.
Patrick Fazio Height
Fazio stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches
Patrick Fazio Family
Fazio was born in California but later relocated to Missouri but 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 Fazio has any siblings. His grandfather, Paul fought in World War II. On November 11, 2012, he posted him on his Instagram post and thanked him for his service to the country.
Patrick Fazio Wife
Fazio is a married man but has not revealed details regarding his wife. They live in the Chicago region with their dog and cat.
Patrick Fazio Net Worth
Fazio has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Patrick Fazio Salary
Fazio earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Patrick Fazio Instagram
Fazio has an active Instagram account that has over 1.5K followers. CLICK HERE to view his Instagram account.
Patrick Fazio NBC Chicago
Fazio is working at NBC Chicago where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Bennett Haeberle
- Cortney Hall
- Stefan Holt
- Alex Maragos
- Kye Martin
- Brant Miller
- JC Navarrete
- Art Norman
- Lauren Petty