Ted Chen Profile
Ted Chen is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist working for NBC4 serving as a general assignment reporter. He previously worked at KGTV in San Diego where he served as a general assignment reporter and substitute anchor on weekday morning and weekend newscasts.
Ted Chen Education
After graduating from high school, Chen went to the University of California, Los Angeles, and attained a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, San Diego.
Ted Chen Career
Chen serves as a general assignment reporter and anchor for NBC4 weekly on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. He has also covered a wide range of major news stories. He covered the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, reporting live on Team USA’s gold-medal-winning efforts as well as the impact of economic transformation in a country of more than one billion people.
Chen is a political junkie who has covered major political stories and elections for more than 20 years. He joined then-Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn on his historic economic development trip to Asia in 2002, reporting live from Seoul, South Korea, and Beijing, China. He also covered the Scott Peterson trial in Redwood City, California, in 2004 and 2005. Chen, a versatile journalist, also covers Hollywood events such as the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Emmy Awards.
Chen joined NBC4 from KGTV in San Diego, where he worked as a general assignment reporter and substitute anchor on weekday morning and weekend newscasts. During his time at KGTV, he covered major events such as Mexico’s presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio’s assassination, the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the Malibu firestorms.
Prior to KGTV, Chen worked as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at KSEE-TV, an NBC affiliate in Fresno, California. Asian American political power, the role of Chinese schools in shaping Chinese American children, as well as the forgotten heroes of Chinese American World War II veterans, were all covered in the pieces.
Quick Facts About Ted Chen
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
In 1995, he won a San Diego Press Club award for his reporting on “Area 51,” a top-secret military base in Southern Nevada used to test highly sensitive military aircraft. UFO enthusiasts believe the same area was used for alien research and that the government covered it up. Chen also serves on the advisory boards of the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles and The Asian Youth Center in San Gabriel, and she is the master of ceremonies for many community events in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.
Prior to KSEE-TV, he worked for KRNV-TV in Reno, Nevada, as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor. Chen also provided extensive coverage of major stories at KRNV-TV, including the Oakland firestorms.
Chen has won an Emmy and two Golden Mike awards for his reporting, anchoring, and hosting of NBC4 specials, including “Life Connected: Asian Pacific Heritage Month,” in which he interviewed political and entertainment figures such as Justin Lin, director of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. He was also recognized in 2002 by the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism’s Workshop on Journalism, Race, and Ethnicity for his series of news stories on Asian Americans.
Ted Chen Age
Chen’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Chen is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Ted Chen Height
Chen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Ted Chen Family
Information regarding Chen’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Ted Chen Wife
Information about Chen’s dating life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Chen is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children.
Ted Chen Salary
Being one of the top journalists for NBC, Chen earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Ted Chen Net Worth
Chen has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a general assignment reporter and anchor.