Rod Carter Biography

Rod Carter is an American award-winning journalist who anchors News Channel 8’s weekend evening newscasts at 6 pm, 8 pm, and 11 pm. Carter is as well a general assignment reporter three days a week.

He attended and graduated from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee and is a Life Member of the FAMU National Alumni Association. He is also a host, moderator, or speaker of hundreds of community events throughout Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

Rod Carter Career

Apart from working as a journalist, Carter also coaches and guides other upcoming journalists as a mentor. He has been the lead teacher for the NABJ-FAMU Journalism Short Course for years, instructing students in broadcast during an intensive weekend course.

He is on the board of the National Association of Black Journalists, as Region III Director. Carter supervises dozens of professional and student chapters across several states. He is also an Immediate Past President of the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists.

Outside journalism, Carter is the 2nd Vice President and a charter member of the Sigma Xi Sigma chapter in Tampa and is a life member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Additionally, he is a member of the NAACP and regularly speaks to students in Bay Area schools, and mentors journalists across the country.

He is a very active member of the community, serving on a number of boards:

• Community Leadership Board of the American Diabetes Association
• The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
• Gentleman’s Quest mentoring program
• Board of Visitors, FAMU School of Journalism
• Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition
• Swope, Rodante Vanguard Selection Board (recognizing student-athletes and coaches)
• Hillsborough Community College Digital, TV and Media Production Advisory Board.

Rod Carter Age

Carter likes to keep his personal life private 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 30’s.

Rod Carter Height

Carter stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.

Rod Carter Family

Carter 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 Carter has any siblings.

Rod Carter Wife

Carter is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.

Rod Carter Salary

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

Rod Carter Net Worth

Carter has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a journalist.

Rod Carter WFLA

Carter is working at WFLA where he works alongside other famous WFLA anchors and reporters including;

• Steve Jerve
• Jennifer Peñate
• Ian Oliver
• Stacie Schaible
• Avery Cotton
• Amanda Holly
• Leigh Spann
• Evan Donovan
• Keith Cate
• David Espinosa Hall
• Julie Phillips
• Josh Benson
• Jennifer Leigh

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Carter.