Ari Odzer Biography
Ari Odzer is an American nine-time Emmy reporter working for WTVJ as an educational reporter. He joined the NBC 6 team in January of 1990 as a general assignment reporter.
Ari Odzer Career
Prior to joining the NBC 6 news team, Ari worked for sister station WNBC in New York in 1994, and in 1995, he returned to WTVJ. Before that, he worked for WPEC-TV in West Palm Beach where he worked for three years while serving as an anchor and reporter. While working for WTVJ, Ari has covered major hurricanes since Andrew in 1992. In addition, a number of the largest stories covered by Odzer include; the 2000 presidential election recount, the murder of Gianni Versace, and the Elian Gonzalez controversy.
Furthermore, Odzer established Education on 6 as a brand in 2014, while focusing on education issues and features. During the pandemic period. He also covered all facets of; mask mandates, teacher and parent concerns, distance learning, learning deficits, and safety protocols. He started that education stories are rewarding when they highlight the achievements of outstanding students.
Izmir, Turkey is Odzer’s native home and he attended Deerfield Beach High School where he graduated with a high school diploma in 1982. Later on, he joined the University of Florida where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in broadcast news with a minor in political science. In addition, Ari’s broadcasting career started while in college, where he worked at WUFT-FM, in Gainesville. While Ali worked for WUFT-FM, he also worked for the CBS affiliate WRUF-AM where he served as a reporter and anchor. He shifted to television after working for the PBS affiliate WUFT-TV where he served as a photographer, anchor, and reporter.
Ari Odzer Salary
Odzer earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Ari Odzer Net Worth
Odzer has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a reporter.
Ari Odzer Age
Odzer has neither disclosed the date, month nor the year he was born. Thus, it is not known how old he is or when he celebrates his birthday.
Ari Odzer Height and Weight
Odzer stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall. However, information about his weight will be updated when available.
Ari Odzer Family
Odzer’s father, Norman, was a master sergeant at Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia thus he is a self-proclaimed Air Force brat. While he was in the 5th grade, his family finally settled in Pompano Beach. His mother, Meriam Odzer, is the office manager for Clock Restaurants Inc., a chain based in Boca Raton, Florida. However, he has not disclosed information about his siblings.
Ari Odzer Wife and Children
Odzer is married to Dr. Shari-Lynn Odzer who is a resident in radiology at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. His wife Shari-Lynn, is the daughter of Stephen and Marsha Umlas of North Miami Beach, who are real estate developers in South Florida. Together they have been blessed with two daughters Jamie and Nicole, and a son Michael.