Ryan Piers Biography
Ryan Piers is an American journalist working for Gray Media’s Local News Live as an anchor since joining the station in December 2020. Previously, he worked as a news anchor for NBC News Radio in Washington, D.C., for nearly 3 years.
Ryan Piers Education
Piers joined North Central College in Naperville in 2007 after finishing high school. In 2011, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications.
While in college, he participated in The Chronicle Newspaper, Intramural sports, Honors Society, Forensics, One Acts, Tennis, International Justice Mission, and FOCUS (Christian worship program). He worked as the co-sports editor for North Central College’s The Chronicle Newspaper.
NCC for Africa gave him the opportunity to travel to Africa to study international journalism. He was the sports director for WONC Radio FM 89.1. He furthered his studies at Eastern Illinois University, where he obtained his Master of Arts degree in Political Science in 2013. In addition, he interned at WBIG AM 1280, Aurora, and FM 96.5 ESPN (Peoria).
Ryan Piers Career
Piers works for Gray Media’s Local News Live as an anchor. He joined the station as one of the inaugural anchors, helping the network grow to its present form, operating out of Washington, D.C., and airing on the digital platforms of 113 Gray TV stations countrywide.
A big sports fan, Piers sometimes works as a play-by-play broadcaster. He enjoys telling stories from the press box much like he does behind the anchor desk. Before working for Gray TV, Piers was a national anchor for the NBC News Radio Network in the nation’s capital. He launched his career in Peoria, Illinois, where he broadcast the biggest local stories for five years on TV and radio.
Ryan Piers Age
Piers 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.
Ryan Piers Height
Piers stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ryan Piers Family
Piers has managed to keep his personal life out of the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known whether Piers has any siblings.
Ryan Piers Wife
Piers is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He can be spotted at the premiere of the newest horror movie or in the mosh pit of the local punk concert.
Ryan Piers Net Worth
Piers has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Ryan Piers Salary
Piers earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Ryan Piers Local News Live
Piers is working at Local News Live, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Graham Ulkins
- Debra Alfarone
- Camila Rueda
- Stetson Miller
- Emma Wulfhorst