Sean Lafferty Biography

Sean Lafferty is an American journalist working for WJET/WFXP as a co-anchor and managing editor for the evening newscasts on JET 24 and FOX 66. He joined the station in 1988 and has served the station for over 30 years.

Sean Lafferty Education

Lafferty joined Kent State University in 1983 after finishing his high school education. In 1987, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications.

Sean Lafferty Career

Lafferty works for WJET/WFXP as a co-anchor and managing editor for the evening newscasts on JET 24 and FOX 66. In this capacity, he is on the air every weeknight on JET 24 Action News at 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 p.m. as well as FOX 66 News at 10.

Lafferty has served the station for over 30 years. Upon joining the station, he covered the city hall beat and has had a strong interest in politics at the local, state, and federal levels. Since 2013, he has worked as an adjunct lecturer in the communications department at Gannon University in Erie.

The award-winning reporter has broadcast a variety of topics, including the Presidential inauguration in 2008, looked into shipwrecks 100 feet below the surface of Lake Erie, and the 2016 GOP convention. Erie was sort of a homecoming for him, having been born in Utica, New York. He moved around multiple times before arriving in Erie from Toronto, Ontario, in the 1970s.

Sean Lafferty Age

Lafferty 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 60s.

Sean Lafferty Height

Lafferty stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Sean Lafferty Family

Lafferty 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 Lafferty has any siblings.

Sean Lafferty Wife

Lafferty married Joanne and lives with her in Millcreek. During his free time, he plays and watches hockey. He is a huge fam of the Cleveland Browns, Indians, Buffalo Sabres, Cavaliers, and all Erie teams.

Sean Lafferty Net Worth

Lafferty has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.

Sean Lafferty Salary

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