Clara Benitez BIO
Clara Benitez is an American journalist working as a news evening anchor and reporter at KRIS6 News based in Corpus Christi, Texas. She joined the network in April 2023.
How Old is Clara Benitez?
Benitez has not disclosed the date, month, and birth year, however, her actual age is unknown to the public. An update regarding her age will be made once the information is readily available. Judging from her physical appearance she might be in her 30s
Clara Benitez Education
Benitez joined Arizona State University, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2013. However, she graduated in 2017 with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Broadcast Journalism, and minors in Meteorology and Transborder Studies. Additionally, while she was still at the university she interned as a Broadcast Intern at the City of Phoenix from January 2016 to May 2016. She also interned at 12 News (KPNX-TV, NBC) as Arizona Midday Intern for five months from January 2017 to May 2017.
Clara Benitez Career
Benitez has worked at KRIS6 News based in Corpus Christi, Texas as a news evening anchor and reporter since April 2023. She has covered several reports and her current reporting exposed the long route Ukrainian refugees were making from Europe to the US/Mexico border. Before joining KRIS6 News, she worked at GoFundMe in San Diego, California, United States serving as a Communications Associate. She worked under contract and served for six months from November 2022 to April 2023.
Prior to GoFundMe, Benitez spent one year and seven months working at FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB-TV) as a reporter from April 2021. Additionally, she also worked at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. based in Harlingen, TX serving as a reporter, MMJ, anchor, and investigative reporter from June 2018 to April 2021. Moreover, she also worked as a Weather Anchor and Multimedia Journalist at KVAL-TV in the Eugene, Oregon Area for one year from June 2017 to June 2018. Finally, she also served at Cronkite News in the Phoenix, Arizona Area as a Borderlands Reporter from January 2016 to May 2016.
Benitez is an award-winning journalist for an AP award for her investigation on a South Texas missing attorney, known as “El Gallito.” She is also an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. However, when she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband alongside her dog Fredrick. She also enjoys getting coffee and making Mexican food.
Clara Benitez’s Height
Benitez has an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Who is Clara Benitez’s husband?
Benitez is happily married to her dear and best friend husband Marcus Cortez, a colleague at KRIS6 News. The couple got married on November 11, 2023, at Hacienda Castillo in Querétaro, Mexico. The two targeted their wedding to be in Mexico because that’s where their roots are.
Who are Clara Benitez’s parents and siblings?
Benitez is very confidential regarding family affairs. However, on her wedding day, her father walked her down the aisle. Also, she has not mentioned any information concerning her mother and siblings but an update will be made soon.
Clara Benitez’s kids
Benitez has no children as of 2024.
How Much Does Clara Benitez Earn?
Benitez has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Clara Benitez’s Net Worth
Benitez has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. Her principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.
Clara Benitez’s Social Media Accounts
Benitez has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @ClaraBenitezTV with more than 2.7k followers, Instagram clarabeniteztv with more than 1.6k followers, and Facebook Clara Benitez-Cortez TV with more than 6k followers.