Salary Reveal: The Annual Incomes Of The Top Journalists And Sportscasters

Published on 04/12/2023
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Brianna Keilar – $64.6K

Brianna Keilar, who anchors CNN’s “New Day,” first joined the network as a journalist in 2006. She also contributed to programs such as “Newsource” and breaking news updates. Keilar later worked as a general assignment correspondent before becoming a congressional correspondent and Senior White House Correspondent. Her flawless track record in the media industry is demonstrated by a series of previous successful employment had at KTVU-TV as a production assistant, Fox News as an affiliate, and CNN as a reporter. Keilar paid tribute to deployed service soldiers in December 2021 by preparing Game Day Chili Mac for the Army-Navy football squad. She is also an author, and the earnings from the sale of her book “Home Front” contribute to her annual salary of $64,000.

Brianna Keilar – $64.6K

Brianna Keilar – $64.6K

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Molly Qerim — $500K

Molly Qerim used to keep NFL Network viewers hooked to their screens when she hosted “Fantasy Live” and “NFL AM.” She began her adventure at the University of Connecticut, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications. Qerim previously served as an anchor and reporter for CBS Sports Network. She covered the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for ESPN. Qerim also co-hosted the ESPNU show “Campus Connection.” She became a permanent “First Take” host in 2015, after previously acting as the show’s interim host. Her hosting duties, as well as her coverage of Super Bowls, NBA All-Star Games, and the Heisman Trophy presentation, earn her $500K a year.

Molly Qerim — $500K

Molly Qerim — $500K

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