Samantha Rivera Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Husband, WFOR-TV, Salary, and Net Worth

Samantha Rivera is an American sports anchor working for WFOR-TV in Miami serving as a sports reporter and anchor.

Samantha Rivera Biography

Samantha Rivera is an American sports anchor working for WFOR-TV serving as a sports reporter and anchor. Previously, she served as a sports reporter and anchor at NBC5 & Telemundo Chicago.

Samantha Rivera Education

Rivera attended and graduated from Hampshire High School in 2013 where she was a member of the volleyball and art club. She then joined DePaul University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations in 2017. While studying, she was hired as an executive assistant at Sureway Tool & Engineering for three months.

After that, Samantha worked for NISRA as a swim instructor from February 2013 to August 2013. Later on, she landed another job at Dundee Township Park District where she served as a swim instructor. From May 2014 to August 2014, Rivera worked as a secretary at Legant Presentations. Besides this, she also worked as a marketing research intern at Technomic Inc.

In April 2016, Samantha became a sports anchor and reporter at Good Day DePaul TV Station. While there, she covered major breaking news including women’s basketball teams, DePaul’s men’s basketball standout, and controversial amendments within DePaul’s Student Government. In addition to this, Rivera also worked at Univision Communications as a co-host. There, she co-hosted various shows such as ‘La Hora Picante’ and “Entre Primos”.

Samantha Rivera Career

Rivera serves as a sports anchor and reporter at WFOR-TV, the CBS affiliate in Miami, Florida. Before joining the station in April 2023, she spent one year working for NBC5 & Telemundo Chicago. There, she served as a sports reporter and anchor from September 2022 to October 2023. Previously, Samantha served as a host and bilingual reporter at San Diego Wave FC from March 2022 to August 2022. She was also in charge of hosting shows and conducting interviews with coaches and reporters.

Prior to working at San Diego Wave FC, Samantha was a sports reporter and MMJ at KSWB-TV, the FOX 5 affiliate in San Diego. She also reported local sports events such as SD Legion, San Diego Padres, high school football, and San Diego Loyal. Earlier, Rivera worked in Rockford as a sports reporter and anchor at WTVO/WQRF-TV. During her time there, she was responsible for co-hosting shows like the Bear Blitz show and The Sports Connection.


Samantha Rivera photo
Samantha Rivera photo

Samantha began her journalism career as a morning reporter and MMJ at WLUC-TV6 in Marquette. After working as a reporter for nine months, she was promoted to an anchor in April 2018. Before that, she served as a communications intern at PCGSportsDesk in Chicago.

Later on, Rivera was hired as a PR consultant for four months at FOX Sports. Aside from working as a journalist, she also served as a street team member at MAG in Chicago. While there, Samantha worked with various street teams such as Fandango, Aussie Hair Products, and the Chicago White Sox. Additionally, she is also an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists

Samantha Rivera Age

Rivera is 29 years old as of 2024. She was born on September 13, 1994, in Chicago, United States, and celebrates her birthday on September 13 every year.

Samantha Rivera Height

Rivera stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.

Samantha Rivera Family

Rivera has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if she has any siblings.

Samantha Rivera Husband

Rivera is in a romantic relationship with Brandon A. Baylor. Brandon, as a reporter and host at CBS Sports HQ in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During her leisure time, Samantha loves traveling, watching games, and exploring new places.

Samantha Rivera Net Worth

Rivera has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a sports reporter and anchor.

Samantha Rivera Salary

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

Samantha Rivera WFOR-TV

Rivera works at WFOR-TV where she works alongside other famous WFOR-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

  1. Steven Goldstein
  2. Ivan Taylor
  3. Harry Cicma
  4. Ivan Cabrera
  5. Dave Warren
  6. Najahe Sherman
  7. Cindy Preszler
  8. Eliott Rodriguez
  9. Betty Nguyen
  10. Chelsea Jones