Age and Birthday

Mark Rivera celebrates his birthday on February 18 every year. However, the exact year of his birth is not publicly available.

Height and Weight

Mark Rivera stands at approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall. However, specific information about his weight is not publicly available.

Educational Background

Mark Rivera graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Nationality and Ethnicity

Mark Rivera is American by nationality. He was born and raised in Plantation, Florida, and is of Puerto Rican descent.

Spouse and Children

Mark is married to Alissa Marie Groeninger. They tied the knot on May 10, 2014. The couple welcomed their son, Pierce, on August 1, 2021. They also have a dog named Xena.

Career

Rivera has had a distinguished career in journalism. He began his career as a Managing Editor On-Air for Illini Media from 2009 to 2010. He then worked as a Reporter and Anchor at WDWS and Illini Media as a Web Producer in 2010.

Mark joined WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois, where he anchored a two-hour daily newscast, reported breaking news, and produced a weekly feature piece focused on the local community. He moved to WTSP-TV in Tampa, Florida, serving as the weekend morning news anchor and political reporter. He provided extensive coverage of the Pulse Nightclub shooting and covered election campaign rallies for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

In December 2017, Mark joined ABC 7 Eyewitness News Team as the weekend morning news anchor and reporter. He has covered major breaking news stories, political events, and feature stories. His first major live story for ABC 7 was the funeral and procession of slain police commander Paul Bauer in 2018.

Salary and Net Worth

Mark Rivera earns an annual salary ranging from $45,000 to $110,500. His net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $7 million.

Major Achievements

Mark Rivera has achieved several notable accomplishments throughout his career. He has won multiple Emmy Awards for his outstanding journalism work, including awards for breaking news coverage and his contributions to ABC 7’s programming specials. He reported live from the White House, providing extensive coverage of his interview with President Barack Obama.

Mark actively participates in community service. He co-chairs the Advisory Board for Chicago’s Chinese American Service League and takes part in events like the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. In 2017, the Community Memorial Foundation honored him with their “Woman of Distinction” Award.

Early in his career, Mark covered the O.J. Simpson verdict live from the L.A. courthouse and was one of the youngest reporters to fly with the Blue Angels. He hosts “Our Chicago,” a long-format interview segment that airs on Sunday mornings, offering unique perspectives from Chicago area newsmakers. Mark also serves as the primary host of ABC 7’s signature half-hour program “Asian Influences,” highlighting contributions by Chicagoans of Asian Pacific American descent.

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