Taryn Asher Biography

Taryn Asher is an American anchor working for FOX 2, as the evening anchor at 5, 6, 10, and 11 pm. alongside Roop Raj. She joined FOX 2/WJBK on September 2007, after working at WJRT ABC 12 for seven years.

Fenton is Asher’s native home and she decided that she was going to e a broadcast journalist when she was 8 years old. She attended Powers Catholic High School in Flint where she graduated with a diploma. Later on, she joined Michigan State University where she studied political science and journalism. After having graduated, Taryn secured a job at Lansing’s CBS station where she served as an anchor and reporter before later working for ABC 12.

While Taryn worked in Flint she served as the 5 pm anchor and in 2007, she shifted to FOX 2. Over the years, she has covered everything from politics to presidents, to taking on those who are responsible, to the most dangerous crimes, and also assisting in changing state law to ban the sale of synthetic drugs. In addition, she has won a total of 6 Emmys inclusive of Best News Anchor and many awards from the Associated Press and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.

What Asher values most is being able to give back to the community and teaching her daughter its importance. Over the years, she has been actively supportive of a number of organizations such as Light House of Oakland and COTS Homeless Shelter. Furthermore, during her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and going on vacations.

Taryn Asher Salary

Asher earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.

Taryn Asher Net Worth

Asher has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as an anchor.

Taryn Asher Age

 Asher was born on June 14, 1975, in the United States of America. She is 48 years old as of 2024 and she celebrates her birthday on the 14 of June every year.

Taryn Asher Height and Weight

Asher stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. However, information about her weight will be updated when available.

Taryn Asher Family

Asher’s father is known as Joe Asher while her mother is Antoinette Gallo Asher. She was brought up alongside her two sisters; Monique Asher and Amber Asher.

Taryn Asher Husband and Children

Asher is married to Jason Carr who worked as a reporter at WJBK-TV Fox 2. The couple was blessed to have a daughter who they named Gia Carr born on February 26, 2011.

Taryn Asher Social Media Platform

Asher is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 23.4k followers on Twitter 22.7k followers on Instagram, and 50k  followers on Facebook.