Zachary Kiesch Biography
Zachary Kiesch is an American media personality serving as a correspondent at ABC News. He previously served as a reporter for Fox 5 (WNYW-TV New York) and an editor for Today Show.
Zachary Kiesch Age
Zachary has not made his age or birth date public.
Zachary Kiesch Education
Zachary graduated from the University of Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Sport Management.
Zachary Kiesch Family
Zachary revealed on his Instagram that he was adopted. In 2018 during mother’s day he posted a picture of his mothers showing gratitude for adopting him after the adopting agency labeled him a “hard to place” kid.
Zachary Kiesch Wife
Zachary keeps his personal life very private. There is no public information regarding his marital status.
Where Did Zachary Kiesch Play Football
Zachary played football for Ohio Bobcats as a defensive end in 2005.
Zachary Kiesch ABC News
Zachary is a correspondent at ABC News. He joined the station in January 2018 . ABC News President James Goldston announced the hire in a note to staff hiring Zachary’s career over the years.
“Team, I’m pleased to announce that Zachary Kiesch is joining ABC News as a correspondent based in New York.
For the last two years, he’s reported on some of the biggest stories in New York for WNYW, from terror attacks in Chelsea and lower Manhattan to Pope Francis’ first visit to America and the 2016 Presidential election. Before reporting for FOX 5, Zachary was a general assignment reporter at WRC in Washington.
Throughout his career Zachary has been drawn to the intersection of class and race, reporting on criminal justice reform, education and housing issues. He’s covered many civil rights protests and, notably, the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore. His report on the relationship between communities of color and the police was nominated for an Emmy in 2016.
A former football player and Minnesota native, he goes by Kiesch or Z – just not Zach – to his friends. Please join me in welcoming Zachary to our brilliant team.”
Zachary Kiesch Reporter
Zachary previously served as a reporter for Fox 5 (WNYW-TV New York) for two years. He covered stories such as the Chelsea terror attacks, Pope Francis’ visit to America and the 2016 Presidential election. His reporting focused on civil rights issues, criminal justice reform, education and housing.
In 2016 he earned an Emmy nomination for his report on the relationship between communities of color and the police.
He began his career in journalism as an anchor for CBS Affiliate News 2 where he worked for two years (2007-2009). He later joined NBC Universal as an Editor for Today Show.
Prior to joining journalism he served as a director of media and public relations for Southern Ohio Copperheads and later as a consultant at Vanderbilt University’s Freedom Forum Diversity Institute.
Zachary Kiesch Salary
Kiesch’s actual salary is unknown but the average salary of ABC news correspondent as per Paysa is $106,562.
Zachary Kiesch Net worth
Zachary’s net worth is under review.