Mark Rivera Profile
Mark Rivera is an American anchor as well as a reporter working for ABC 7 Chicago as a weekend morning news anchor and reporter. Rivera joined the ABC 7 Eyewitness News team in December 2017. Prior to joining ABC 7, Rivera worked at WTSP-TV in Tampa, Florida, where he served as the station’s weekend morning news anchor and political reporter.
Mark Rivera Wiki
Full Name: Mark Rivera
Profession: Anchor and Reporter
Nationality: American
Education: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: February 18th
Age / How Old is Mark Rivera?: Not Available
Place of Birth: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Country: United States Of America
Height / How tall is Mark Rivera?: 5 feet 7 inches
Parents: Not Available
Wife: Alissa Rivera
Children: Pierce
Salary: $ 20,000 – $ 100,000
Net Worth: $1 million – $5 Million
Mark Rivera Education
Rivera joined the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois in 2007 and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2011.
Mark Rivera Career
Rivera is a weekend morning news anchor and reporter at ABC7 whose first major live story to be covered for ABC 7 Eyewitness News was in 2018 when he covered the funeral and procession of the slain police commander, Paul Bauer. He reported ABC 7’s on-air coverage for more than three hours as Commander Bauer was honored by the city and its residents.
Prior to joining ABC 7, Rivera worked at WTSP-TV in Tampa, Florida, where he served as the station’s weekend morning news anchor and political reporter. While on the anchor desk at WTSP-TV, Rivera provided six hours of compelling non-stop coverage of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in nearby Orlando.
As the station’s political reporter, Rivera covered Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaign rallies, co-moderated a heated congressional debate, and questioned Vice President Mike Pence about Russian influence. Besides the political beat, he has reported on a wide range of stories from a family whose son is a 5-organ transplant survivor to the hurricanes that devastated Florida.
Before working at WTSP, he worked at WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois where he reported breaking news, anchored a two-hour daily newscast, and wrote, edited, and reported a weekly feature piece focused on the local community. While there, he won a regional Associated Press Award.
Mark Rivera Personal Life, Family, Parents, and Wife
Rivera was born on 18 February hence he celebrates his birthday on the 18th of February every year. He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Rivera was born and raised by his parents in Crystal Lake, Illinois but he has not disclosed the names of his parents and siblings. He is married to Alissa Rivera. They tied the knot in May 2014 and together the couple was blessed with a son on 1, August 2021 who they named Pierce. He resides in Chicago together with his family. He posted on his Instagram as well as his Twitter page on the 1st of August stating that it was the best day of his life. During his free time, Rivera enjoys running and exploring all of the diners, coffee shops, and taco spots Chicago has to offer.
Mark Rivera Salary and Net Worth
Being one of the top anchors/reporters for ABC 7 Chicago, Rivera earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000. Rivera has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and reporter.
Mark Rivera ABC7 surgery
On 1 February 2019, Rivera had to undergo surgery for his leg tumor removal. On 29 February 2019, he publicized that the doctors called and they completely cleared the tumor from his leg.”Good news bad news…
Good news: Doctors called and they completely cleared the tumor from my leg.
It was a rare type that could have spread into muscle and bone. Thankful they were able to get it all out. ? They do NOT believe it will return.
Bad news: I have another surgery scheduled for Friday. But that *should* be it! Missing my team at work dearly and can’t wait to get back at it. Should be back at the anchor desk on Saturday, Feb. 9th. I know all will be well. Family and friends are here to help and I am so thankful for them and my compassionate workplace. I am SUCH a lucky man and incredibly grateful for all of the positivity in my life. My ❤️ to you.”
Mark Rivera ABC7 Chicago
At ABC7 Chicago Rivera works alongside;
- Stacey Baca
- Dionne Miller
- Phil Schwarz
- Karen Jordan
- Ravi Baichwal
- Roz Varon
- Tracy Butler
- Terrell Brown
- Tanja Babich
- Cheryl Scott
- Judy Hsu
- Mark Giangreco
- Cheryl Burton
- Eric Thomas
- Kristen Sze