Rodney Dunigan Biography
Rodney Dunigan is an American journalist working for WSYX ABC 6 as an assistant news director since August 2022. He joined the station in October 2017 as an anchor, investigative reporter, and producer. Before Columbus, Dunigan worked in Tampa, Florida at WFTS as a reporter, a Scripps “Leadership Champion,” and an ethics committee member
Rodney Dunigan Education
Dunigan joined Tougaloo College in Mississippi in 1997 when he finished his high school education. In 2002, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in English emphasizing Journalism. While there, he involved himself with the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Rodney Dunigan Career
Dunigan has worked for WSYX ABC 6 as an assistant news director since August 2022. In this capacity, he assists the staff at WSYX ABC 6 to produce influential stories with a unique concentration on liability reporting. Due to his endeavors at the station, he was chosen by corporate leaders to participate in the Sinclair “Emerging Leaders Program.” He also serves WSYX as a service coordinator where he helps support the station’s volunteer activities all over Central Ohio.
Upon joining ABC 6, he first worked as an anchor, investigative reporter, and producer. Next, he worked as a studio host, then as a weekend managing editor and anchor before he was promoted to his current role at the station. Before Columbus, Dunigan worked in Tampa, Florida at WFTS as a reporter, a Scripps “Leadership Champion,” and an ethics committee member.
Prior to Tampa, he served WATN in Memphis, Tennessee as a morning anchor. Further, he has spent time in Nashville, Dayton, and Jackson, Mississippi newsrooms. Dunigan has received various Associated Press awards and Emmy nominations for his work. Also, he has worked with news teams that have won some Emmys for general news excellence. Moreover, he has earned features in some publications like the Communicator and Nashville’s SixFifteen Magazine.
Aside from journalism, he has a passion for serving the youth in the community. In this function, he has involved himself with many community service programs with school districts and volunteered as a “Big” with Big Brothers Big Sisters. For his devotion to the community, he has received honors from Iota Phi Lambda Business & Professional Sorority where they spotlighted him among its “Outstanding Business Leaders.”Moreover, he works as an NABJ Leadership Academy Mentee and a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Rodney Dunigan Age
Dunigan 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.
Rodney Dunigan Height
Dunigan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches
Rodney Dunigan Family
Dunigan grew up in Chicago 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 Dunigan has any siblings.
Rodney Dunigan Wife
Dunigan married Jacqueline Orozco in September 2015. On September 25, 2023, she posted a picture of them on their wedding day and wished him a happy 8th anniversary. They have a daughter named Alexandria and a son.
Alexandria celebrates her birthday every May as evidenced by Dunigan’s Instagram post on May 7, 2023, captioned “Birthday behavior with the princess πΈπ½.” Their son was born on December 17, 2020, and is 3 years old as of 2023. On December 17, 2023, he posted a picture of his wife and kids and captioned “Hanging with the birthday π₯³ dude! #3.”
An ardent runner, he participates in several full and half marathons including the Gupton Dodge Tom King Classic Half Marathon, the Rock’N’Roll Marathon in Phoenix, and the Music City Marathon. Jacqueline works as a bilingual journalist.
Rodney Dunigan Net Worth
Dunigan has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Rodney Dunigan Salary
Dunigan earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Rodney Dunigan WSYX ABC6
Dunigan is working at WSYX ABC6 where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Katie McKee
- Terri Sullivan
- Jessica Ralston
- Mike Kilburn
- Marshall McPeek
- Kurt Ludlow
- Clay Hall