Eliott Rodriguez BIO
Eliott Rodriguez is a respected American Emmy Award-winning journalist working as a reporter and anchor for CBS News Miami. He anchors the network newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. However, he joined the CBS News Miami family in 1999 from WPLG.
How Old is Eliott Rodriguez?
As of 2024, Rodriguez is 68 years old. He was born on June 6, 1956, in New York City, United States. However, he celebrates his birthday every June 6th.
Eliott Rodriguez Education Background
In 1974, Rodriguez attended Miami Dade College a public college located in Miami, Florida, and graduated in 1976 with an associate’s degree in journalism. Additionally, he also attended the University of Miami and graduated in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
Eliott Rodriguez Career Experience
Rodriguez has been working as a reporter and anchor for CBS News Miami since 1999. He anchors the network weekday newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. since December 2012. Previously, he was the main anchor and host of 4Sunday Morning, the weekly public affairs program. Throughout his career, he has covered numerous news events across the United States, Latin America, and Europe. Moreover, he won four Edward R. Murrow Awards and two Emmy Awards for his work and excellence in journalism.
Notably, Rodriguez has been recognized as one of South Florida’s Sharp Dressed Men by Ocean Drive Magazine, and Best News Anchor by Miami New Times. Moreover, he received a Silver Circle Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for his twenty-five years of service in outstanding South Florida broadcasting. In addition, he has traveled to Cuba for huge assignments such as the overage of Fidel Castro’s death in 2016. He also covered Death Row for the execution of a convicted killer and reported from the Vatican on the Pope’s health.
Before joining CBS News Miami, Rodriguez spent ten years working as a news anchor for WPLG from 1988 to 1998. Prior to WPLG, he served as a news reporter for five years at WPVI TV in Greater Philadelphia from 1983 to 1988. Previously, he also played the role of a news reporter for WTVJ TV and The Miami News from 1980 to 1983 and 1978 to 1980 respectively. However, before his television career, he served as a newspaper reporter for The Miami News and The Miami Herald.
Other Rodriguez notable stories include Hurricane Andrew, the invasion of Panama, political conventions, the invasion of Panama, elections in Venezuela and Nicaragua, and the Mexico City earthquake. However, he was among the first journalists to report on the collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida in 2021. Moreover, he served as moderator for the infamous “Fangate” debate between Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and Rick Scott.
Eliott Rodriguez’s Height
Rodriguez has an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches equal to 172.72 cm.
Who is Eliott Rodriguez’s wife?
Rodriguez was married to María Elena Salinas, an American broadcast journalist, news anchor, and author. The two spent several years together before divorcing in 2007. However, after the divorce, he got married to Brenda Rodriguez and they celebrate their wedding anniversary every June 16th. The couple often shares their pictures on their social media platforms especially, Instagram.
Who are Eliott Rodriguez’s parent and siblings?
Rodriguez was born and raised in The Bronx, New York City, United States by his Cuban immigrant parents. His parents met in New York City in the early 1950s and her mother worked as a seamstress in the Garment District and later worked in a school cafeteria. However, he has one sister but he has not disclosed her identities as well as that of his parents.
Eliott Rodriguez’s kids
Rodriguez together with his ex-wife are proud parents of two daughters named Julia Alexandra and Gabriela Maria.
How Much Does Eliott Rodriguez Earn?
Rodriguez has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Eliott Rodriguez’s Net Worth
Rodriguez has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. His principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a broadcast journalist.
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Rodriguez works alongside various media personalities including:
- Steven Goldstein
- Kim Bokamper
- Lissette Gonzalez
- Dave Warren
- Harry Cicma
- Samantha Rivera
- Mike Cugno
- Cindy Preszler
- Ivan Cabrera
- KC Sherman
Eliott Rodriguez’s Social Media Accounts
Rodriguez has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @ERodCBS4 with more than 3,2k followers, Instagram eliottr with more than 2,7k followers, and Facebook Eliott Rodriguez with more than 1.6k followers.
Quick check about Eliott Rodriguez
- Age: 68 years old as of 2024
- Marital status: married
- Spouse: Brenda Rodriguez
- Children: 2, Julia Alexandra and Gabriela Maria.
- Nationality: American
- Net worth: A range of $1 million to $5 million.
- Salary: Estimated salary of $30,000 and $80,000.
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Profession: Journalist
- Parents: currently unavailable
- Siblings: 1, Sister