Riley Wyant Biography
Riley Wyant is an American journalist working for WWBT as an evening anchor for 12 On Your Side and a reporter for the On Your Side Safety Team. She joined the station in October 2021 as a weekend anchor and reporter. Previously, she worked for NBC 29 WVIR in Charlottesville as a multimedia journalist for nearly 2 years.
Riley Wyant Education
Wyant joined Virginia Tech University in 2015 after finishing her high school education. In 2019, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia Journalism, emphasizing Sports Media and Analytics, with a minor in Political Science.
While in college, Wyant worked as a Founding Member of the Women in Sports Media chapter at VT. She also served 3304 Sports in Virginia as a sports director. There, she produced, directed, hosted, and served as an analyst for multiple game broadcasts (Baseball, Lacrosse, Wrestling, and Women’s Hoops). Also, she interned at WFXR Sports in Roanoke and was a sideline reporter at ACC Network Extra and ESPN3.
Riley Wyant Career
Wyant works for WWBT as an evening anchor for 12 On Your Side at 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. and a reporter for the On Your Side Safety Team. In addition, she anchors Fox Richmond’s News at 10. Upon joining the station as a weekend anchor and reporter. In 2023, she was promoted as the Henrico County beat reporter before moving to her current position in January 2024.
In 2024, Wyant won a Capital Emmy Award for her anchoring on Election Night. The previous year, she was nominated for her reporting on the tragic University of Virginia shooting. She anchored every Olympic Zone coverage during the 2024 Paris Olympics. During football season, she developed and hosted “The Riley Rundown,” a weekly sports segment that aired before Sunday Night Football.
Previously, she worked for NBC 29 WVIR as a multimedia journalist for nearly 2 years. There, she filled in for every on-air position as needed, including anchor, producer, weather, sports, and investigative. Moreover, she broadcast several BLM protests and marches with live shots. Moreover, she was on the frontlines of multiple exclusive investigative reports as COVID-19 plagued prisons & nursing homes.
Riley Wyant Age
Wyant is 29 years old as of 2026. She was born on March 11, 1997, in Clifton, Virginia, in the United States.
Riley Wyant Height
Wyant stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Riley Wyant Family
Wyant is a native of Clifton, Virginia, in the United States. Riley was raised along with her three younger brothers. When she is not working she spends her time jet skiing and wakeboarding at Lake Anna along with her brothers. However, Riley has not disclosed the identity of her parents or brothers to the public eye due to her secretive nature.
Riley Wyant Husband
Wyant is engaged to Tom. On January 24, 2026, she posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned, “I SWORE I wouldn’t be THAT bride who counts down, but we get married in 365 days so go ahead and SUE me !!!!! I don’t care !!!” He proposed to her in September 2025 after dating for a year.
Tom was born on May 29, 1995, and is 30 years old as of 2025. On May 29, 2025, she posted an Instagram reel of them and captioned “30 years of TOM !!! Hands down, the easiest person to love and celebrate 🩵 here’s to many more years of running bits together.”
During her leisure time, she loves spending time with her three younger brothers at Lake Anna wake surfing. Being a Hokie fan, she also enjoys attending various football games. She states that she is always motivated by her favorite quote “I don’t know the secret to happiness, but I’ll tell you what…I’ve never been sad at a Mexican restaurant.”
Riley Wyant’s Net Worth
Wyant has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an anchor.
Riley Wyant Salary
Wyant earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Riley Wyant NBC12
Wyant is working at NBC12 where she works alongside other famous NBC12 anchors and reporters including;
- Anthony Antoine
- Sarah Bloom
- Ashley Hendricks
- Mikea Turner
- Jasmine Turner
- Nick Russo
- Rachel Meyers