Tarik Minor Biography
Tarik Minor is an American journalist working for News4JAX as a weekday reporter and co-anchor of the 4 p.m. newscast alongside Rebecca Barry and the 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. newscasts alongside Joy Purdy. He joined the station in March 2010 and has served the station for more than a decade. Previously, he worked for WKMG News 6 in Orlando as the Volusia County bureau chief for 10 years.
Tarik Minor Education
Minor joined James Madison University in 1986 when he finished his high school education. In 1992, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Applied Science degree in Mass Communications and Media Studies emphasizing Electronic Media.
Tarik Minor Career
Minor works for News4JAX as a weekday reporter and co-anchor of the 4 p.m. newscast alongside Rebecca Barry and the 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. newscasts alongside Joy Purdy. Previously, he worked for WKMG News 6 in Orlando as the Volusia County bureau chief for 10 years. In this role, he covered news in 16 cities every day.
After covering news to a local and national audience, Minor has gained extensive live shot experience and honed his anchoring skills. He has a video production and hopes to produce a documentary. His news career started when he served NBC 4 in Washington D.C. as a production assistant. He landed his first reporting job in Alexandria before moving to Baton Rouge and then the Sunshine State. Since he was 4, he has played the guitar and now composed songs.
Tarik Minor Age
Minor was born on February 26, 1974, in the U.S.A. He is 50 years old as of 2024. Minor celebrates his birthday every February 26th. On February 26, 2024, his wife posted a picture of them on her Instagram account and captioned “Happy birthday baby – I am so proud and honored to call you mine. #50thbirthday #hesfine…”
Tarik Minor Height
Minor stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Tarik Minor Family
Minor grew up in Virginia 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 if Minor has any siblings.
Tarik Minor Wife
Minor married Melanie Lawson on October 4, 2009. On October 4, 2023, Melanie wished him a happy 14th anniversary on her Instagram account. They met while broadcasting a lawsuit in St. Augustine in 2006. The couple has a son named Noah and a daughter.
Noah was born on June 2, 2012, and is 11 years old as of 2023. On June 2, 2021, Melanie wished him a happy 9th birthday on her Instagram account. Melanie is also a journalist who currently serves News4JAX as an anchor for “The Morning Show.” Minor enjoys living in Florida since it fits his love for the outdoors. An avid surfer, he loves all things adventure and out of the norm.
Tarik Minor Net Worth
Minor has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Tarik Minor Salary
Minor earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Tarik Minor News4JAX
Minor is working at News4JAX where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Erik Avanier
- Aaron Farrar
- Ashley Harding
- Anne Maxwell
- Tiffany Salameh
- Ariel Schiller
- Mark Collins
- Katie Garner
- Michelle McCormick
- Jamal St. Cyr
- Alessandra Pontbriand