Eric Deggans Bio | Wiki
Eric Deggans is a veteran American journalist presently serving as a TV Critic at NPR since his promotion in September 2013. Additionally, he is also a contributor and media analyst at MSNBC and NBC News since October 2017.
During his free time, Eric loves reading and listening to podcasts. He has received various awards for his remarkable reporting. These awards include the Legacy award from the National Association of Black Journalists and the Florida Press Club’s first-ever Diversity award.
Eric Deggans Age | Birthday
He was born in November 1965, in Washington D.C, in the United States of America. Eric is 56 years old, however, when he celebrates his birthday remains unavailable.
Eric Deggans Height
He is a man of average stature. Eric stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (approx. 1.72 m).
Eric Deggans Family
He was born in Washington D.C but raised in Indiana in the United States of America under the support and love of his hardworking parents whose identities remain unavailable. Eric holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
Eric Deggans Wife
He is a married man. Eric is happily and contentedly married to his beautiful and supportive wife Barbara. The duo has been married for several years and is proud parents of their grown children, Marcus, Zoe, and Jessica. Eric and his loving wife are currently living in Florida.
Eric Deggans Education
Growing up in Indiana Eric attained his High School Diploma from a local high school and later pursued his dream career at Indiana University. He enrolled at the institution in 1983, studied for several years, and was eventually awarded his bachelor of arts degree in Journalism.
Eric Deggans NPR
Eric currently works at NPR, where he serves as a TV Critic. He has been working in that position since his role was re-assigned in September 2013. Eric officially joined NPR in January and was hired as a Freelance commentator for nearly three years before his promotion to his current role. Additionally, he is also a contributor and media analyst for both MSNBC and NBC News since October 2017. Previously, Eric worked for a year and nine months as an Adjunct Instructor at Duke University. At the university, he taught about media and race.
From November 2009 to September 2013, Eric served as a columnist at the National Sports Journalism Centre in Indianapolis. Additionally, he also served as a TV and Media Critic at the Tampa Bay Times based in St. Petersburg for nearly seven years that was from November 2006 to September 2013. Eric began his journalism career in 1990 when he was hired as a reporter at The Pittsburgh Press. Throughout his journalism career, Eric has served under different roles such as a reporter, music critic, Media critic, columnist, writer, analyst, and contributor.
Eric’s other colleagues at NPR station include:
Noel King – On-Air Personality
Elise Hu – Host
Sarah Gonzalez – Host and Reporter
Raina Douris – Host
Scott Detrow – Political Correspondent
Chris Arnold – Correspondent
Rund Abdelfatah – Co-host and producer
Marco Werman – Host
Stefan Fatsis – Panelist
Eric Deggans Salary
From working as a contributor at MSNBC and NBC News and also a Television Critic at NPR. It is quite obvious he receives an admirable amount of income. Eric’s average salary is $98,630 annually.
Eric Deggans Net Worth
He has served as a journalist in America for over three decades, therefore, there is no doubt that he has successfully accumulated a decent amount of wealth from his profession. Eric’s average net worth is $1.5 million.
How Old Is Eric Deggans
He was born to his hardworking and loving parents in November 1965, in Washington D.C, in the United States of America. Therefore, Eric is 56 years old.
Where Is Eric Deggans Now
Eric presently lives in Florida, where he works as a TV Critic at NPR. Additionally, he also serves as a contributor at both NBC and MSNBC since October 2017.