Rick Ritter Profile
Rick Ritter is an American Emmy Award-Winning anchor/reporter working for WJZ-TV serving as an anchor. He has been working for the station since May 2014.
Rick Ritter Career
Ritter anchors the 5 p.m. newscast with Nicole Baker, the 11 p.m. newscast with Vic Carter & hosts the “Purple Connection” Postgame series on Sundays during Ravens season. Born in Philadelphia, he loves working in the Northeast. He has won an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Live Reporter” since joining WJZ. He has covered some of the biggest stories in the city and our regions such as the death of Freddie Gray, the uproar and protests that followed, and the tests of the officers at first charged with Gray’s death.
Ritter was at the location for both mass shootings in Harford County and the F2 tornado that chiseled through parts of the Eastern Shore. Ritter plays a major role in WJZ’s sports coverage as well, specifically with the Ravens. He was a reporter/anchor with WBBH in Fort Myers/Naples, Florida before joining WJZ. He began his career at WMGM-TV in Atlantic City, where he was a news and sports anchor/reporter.
Ritter is an alumna of Widener University in Pennsylvania where he began all four years for the University’s football team as a wide receiver and was selected to play in a national all-star game in Salem, VA. He and his wife love spending time with their family and friends while uncovering everything the Baltimore area has to offer.
Rick Ritter Age
Ritter’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Rick is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 30s.
Rick Ritter Height
Ritter stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Rick Ritter Family
Ritter was born in the Roxborough area of Philadelphia. He lived there until he was eight years old. They then moved to South Jersey, where his family still lives. He has two great parents, Maria and Fred, who instilled a great work ethic in him. They taught him manners and to work hard, which he carries with him to this day. They are still a very tight-knit family.
Rick Ritter Wife
Ritter is married to his high school sweetheart Nicole Stefanoni. They tied the knot in June 2015 in Philadelphia. His wife celebrates her birthday on 28th December every year. The couple is expecting a baby girl.
Rick Ritter Salary
Being one of the top anchors for WJZ, Ritter earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Rick Ritter’s Net Worth
Ritter has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor.
Did Rick Ritter leave WJZ?
Ritter has not shared any information concerning him leaving WJZ. He is still working for the network where he serves as an anchor/reporter.
Rick Ritter WJZ
At WJZ Ritter works alongside;
- Annie Rose Ramos
- Ava-joye Burnett
- Amy Kawata
- Kelsey Kushner
- Mike Hellgren
- Linh Bui
- Paul Gessler
- Vic Carter
- Tim Williams
- Stetson Miller
- Sean Streicher
- Bob Turk
- Kristy Breslin
- Mark Viviano