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Hawker Vanguard KOB 4, Bio, Wiki, Salary, Net Worth, Age, Family, Kids, and Partner

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Hawker Vanguard Bio

Hawker Vanguard is a renowned American Award-winning journalist working as the Special Assignment Reporter for KOB 4 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He returned to the station in June 2022 after previously working as a chief transportation correspondent at a major cable network in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to his on-air role at KOB 4, Vanguard serves as a senior social content producer at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Hawker Vanguard
Hawker Vanguard

How Old is Hawker Vanguard?

Vanguard is 33 years old as of 2026; he was born on March 12, 1993, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He celebrates his birthday on March 12 every year. On his 31st birthday, Hawker posted a photo of himself on his Instagram account and captioned, “31 ➡️ from 33 🎉 Thanks for all the great birthday wishes. Cheers to more adventures.”

Hawker Vanguard Career Experience

Vanguard pursued his degree in journalism at the University of New Mexico. He serves as the Special Assignment Reporter at KOB 4 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he focuses on in-depth storytelling across aviation, transportation, and cultural topics. He first joined the station in 2009, where he worked as a content producer until 2011. Over his career stint at KOB 4, Vanguard held multiple roles, including working as a graphic artist, producer, and reporter.

He returned to KOB 4 in June 2022, and his coverage focuses on investigative and feature reporting, particularly on travel, aviation safety, and automotive industry stories. He also collaborates with newsroom teams to deliver impactful long-form journalism. Before returning to KOB 4, Vnaguard served as a chief transportation correspondent at a major cable network in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he covered national and international transportation stories, including the wreckage of TWA Flight 800 with the NTSB.

In addition to his on-air role at KOB 4, Vanguard serves as a senior social content producer at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and as a Flight Academy Instructor / Special Assignment Flight Attendant at American Airlines. Beyond the newsroom, Vanguard contributes as a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Indigenous Journalists Association.

At KOB 4, Vanguard works alongside the following:

  1. Tessa Mentus
  2. Zach Rael
  3. Danielle Todesco
  4. Giuli Frendak
  5. Trevor Thompson
  6. Eddie Garcia
  7. Amanda Goluszka
  8. Alan Shoemaker
  9. Devin J. Martin

Awards | Recognition

  1. An Edward R. Murrow award for reporting from Haiti following the devastating 2021 earthquake.
  2. Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy Award
  3. Emmy Nominations (2019, 2020, 2022) for his Historical/Cultural Series and Business Series.
  4. Telly Awards (2020, 2023) – Silver Awards for feature storytelling, archive footage, and travel campaigns.
  5. New Mexico Broadcasters Association Awards

Hawker Vanguard Height

Vanguard has an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches, equal to 175 cm.

Who Is Hawker Vanguard’s Partner?

Vanguard is in a gay relationship with his partner, Chris. They celebrated their 10th anniversary on October 30, 2020, where Vanguard posted a photo of himself and his partner. He captioned, “A decade of twinning with @widgetwings 🤩 Happy Anniversary 💥.”

Who Are Hawker Vanguard’s Parents and Siblings?

Vanguard was born and raised in the United States, but he has not disclosed detailed information concerning his parents and siblings. On September 21, 2021, Vanguard mentioned his sister and mother through one of his Instagram posts. He captioned, “Celebrating my sister’s fabulous wedding with @widgetwings & my mother. 🎊 congratulations @anais_derosier.” Beyond this, he hasn’t disclosed any other information about his family background.

Hawker Vanguard Kids

Vanguard has maintained a low profile regarding his children; however, it is still uncertain whether he has children. He prefers to keep her personal life away from the limelight. However, detailed information will be provided upon availability.

How Much Does Hawker Vanguard Earn?

Vanguard has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000 from working as a special assignment reporter.

Hawker Vanguard’s Net Worth

Vanguard has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million, reflecting his successful career in the media industry. His foremost source of income is mainly associated with working as a broadcast journalist.

Hawker Vanguard’s Social Media Accounts

Vanguard frequently uses social media sites where he interacts and connects with his followers by sharing information about his professional and personal encounters. Some of his platforms include Instagram @sky.hawker with more than 1.4k followers, and Facebook @Hawker Vanguard Reports with more than 750 followers.

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