Zak Dahlheimer Biography
Zak Dahlheimer is an American journalist working for WTKR as an anchor on weekend evenings for WTKR and WGNT and reports during the week. Also, he serves as a part of the News 3 Investigates Team. He joined the station in March 2020. Previously, he served in Raleigh, North Carolina at WNCN as a reporter
Zak Dahlheimer Education
Dahlheimer attended the University of Florida in 2013 after completing his high school education. When he finished his studies in May 2015, he became a graduate and attained a Bachelor Of Science degree in Telecommunications as well as a Political Science minor.
During his time there, he served WUFT News, the PBS and NPR stations serving North Central Florida, as an anchor and reporter. Further, he holds a Master Of Arts degree in Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri which he attained in December 2022.
Zak Dahlheimer Career
Dahlheimer works for WTKR as an anchor on weekend evenings for WTKR and WGNT and reports during the week. Also, he serves as a part of the News 3 Investigates Team. He joined the station in March 2020. Previously, he served in Raleigh, North Carolina at WNCN as a reporter.
During his time there, he reported stories all around the state counting Hurricane Florence and Dorian as well as the 2020 primary election. Additionally, he went on assignment in Virginia Beach after the 2019 mass shooting at the city’s municipal center.
He went to the Florida Panhandle to broadcast the aftereffects of Hurricane Michael. Further, he worked for KESQ and CBS Local 2 in Palm Springs as an anchor and investigative reporter. During his time there, he reported about wildfires, earthquakes, and prominent court cases.
He broadcasted cases such as the Pinyon Pines triple killing case and Turpin child abuse suit, and the 2016 lethal Palm Springs tour bus crash. Additionally, he broadcasted the 2016 and 2018 elections as well as California legalizing recreational marijuana use.
Before the West, he worked in Florida at WJHG, WECP, and the NBC and CBS affiliates in Panama City Beach as a reporter and substitute anchor. He received a regional Emmy nomination and numerous awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC).
Also, he has received numerous awards from the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters, Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Association, and the National Broadcasting Society. In his free time, he plays guitar, travels, and cheers on the Florida Gators. Further, he serves on the Virginia Area Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society
Zak Dahlheimer Age
Dahlheimer 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.
Zak Dahlheimer Height
Dahlheimer stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Zak Dahlheimer Family
Dahlheimer seems to have a close relationship with his parents as he regularly posts them on his Instagram account. Even so, he 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 Dahlheimer has any siblings.
Zak Dahlheimer Wife
Dahlheimer is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.
Zak Dahlheimer Net Worth
Dahlheimer has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Zak Dahlheimer Salary
Dahlheimer earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Zak Dahlheimer Cancer
Dahlheimer suffered from testicular cancer which he was diagnosed with in January 2020. He underwent surgery which was done by Dr. Kevin Perry. Further, he is cancer free. Since January 2022, he serves on the Virginia Area Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society.
Zak Dahlheimer WTKR
Dahlheimer is working at WTKR where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jessica Larche
- Myles Henderson
- Patrick Rockey
- April Loveland
- Kristy Steward
- Barbara Ciara
- Kurt Williams