Aaron Wright Biography
Aaron Wright is an American journalist working as an evening anchor for KIRO 7 in Seattle, Washington, United States, he joined the station in January 2022. Before joining this station, Wright was working for KENS 5 as an Anchor and Reporter.
Education | Career
After completing high school, Wright joined Hampton University in 2005 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, and Political Science in 2009. One year before his graduation, he joined WTKR-TV to practice his career as an intern.
Upon graduating, Aaron secured a job at NBCUniversal, Inc. where he worked as a Desk Assistant, he stayed there for almost 2 years then he packed his bags to Rockford, Illinois. He got a job there at WREX-TV first as a multi-media journalist. He stayed in that position for over 3 years then in March 2012, he changed his role to weekend anchor and reporter. After almost two years of service, he moved to the station’s sister station 13 News Today serving as a morning anchor. He anchored a 2 hour morning show and an hour noon show until July 2014.
Aaron’s next stop was Knoxville, Tennessee where he worked as a weekend evening anchor and multi-media journalist at WBIR-TV. After 7 months of service, he was moved to the position of weeknight anchor and multi-media journalist at FOX43 affiliated with the station. Wright served in the station for almost 4 years and then left in January 2018.
Following his departure from WBIR-TV, Aaron landed another job the same month, he was recalled by KENS 5 where he did his internship program, and it seems they were pleased by his work. He rejoined the station in January 2018 and was given the role of an Anchor and Reporter, his service there lasted for 4 years, and in December 2021, his current job at KIRO 7 came calling, and he said yes!
KIRO 7
Wright currently works at KIRO 7 as a full-time anchor, as of 2024, he has worked there for over 2 years since he joined the news station in January 2022. You may read about some of the news personalities that he works with at the station;
- Linzi Sheldon
- Nick Allard
- Niku Kazori
- Chris Francis
- Elle Thomas
- Morgan Palmer
Parents | Family
Wright likes talking about his mum all over his social media platforms, he showers her with praises and ensures to post her photos celebrating her every Mother’s Day. He also posts photos of her embracing his daughters, and it seems she is such a cool grandma to his kids. Aaron however, does not talk much about his dad and his siblings, but in September 2022, he lost his brother Justin but he did not disclose what caused his death.
Aaron Wright Age
Wright celebrates his birthday on December 21 of every year, however, his age is not available in the public domain as of 2024, but he seems to be about 35 years old.
Wife
Wright is happily married to Katie, the two dated for some time then Aaron proposed to Katie in July 2017. The couple then tied the knot in May 2018 in a very colorful wedding attended by friends and family. So far they are blessed with two children, cute daughters, the firstborn is Penelope Madison and she was born in August 2019 weighing 8 lbs., 14 oz., and was 22 1/4 inches long. The second daughter is Olive Caroline Wright who was born in May 2021.
Aaron Wright Salary
Wright’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Wright has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. Her primary source of income is working as a journalist.
Aaron Wright Height
Wright stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Aaron
- Age: Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $50, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches