Rich Edson Biography
Rich Edson is an American anchor and reporter working for FOX News Channel as a senior national correspondent. He joined the FOX News Channel team in 2015, after previously working for WJCL-TV.
Edson graduated from Rutgers University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He joined the FOX Business Network (FBN) as a Washington correspondent in October 2007 then later transitioned to FOX News Channel (FNC) in 2015. Edson covered the 2022 midterm elections on FNC as well as the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine live from the Pentagon. Previously, he gave FNC’s Democracy 2020 election coverage the most recent breaking news from Washington, DC. Edson also covered the United States and North Korea meeting live for FNC and had an interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Cairo, Egypt, to discuss U.S. and Middle Eastern relations.
He covered every major election, the 2013 and 2011 US debt limit crises, and the executive bonus protections added to the 2009 stimulus bill throughout his time at FBN and FNC. Additionally, Edson revealed information about congressional spending, the Bernie Madoff Ponzi fraud, and the US auto bailout. Edson worked as a city and county government reporter for WJCL-TV (FOX 28) in Savannah, Georgia, before joining FBN. He worked for 2 News in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he handled general assignments and sports. He began his career in show business as an intern for Saturday Night Live on NBC. In 2010, he won D.C.’s Funniest Journalist standup comedy competition.
Rich Edson Salary
Edson earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Rich Edson Net Worth
Edson has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a senior national correspondent.
Rich Edson Age
Edson was born on August 2, 1981, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States. He is 43 years old as of 2024 and he celebrates his birthday on the 2nd of August every year.
Rich Edson Height and Weight
Edson stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall. He has not disclosed his weight. However, this information will be updated when available.
Rich Edson Family
Edson was born to Emily Edson of Dumont, a nurse at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J. He likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not disclosed the names of his father or those of his siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Rich Edson Wife and Children
Edson was married to Cheryl Cappiello. The couple tied the knot on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Tenafly, N.J. The wedding was officiated by The Rev. Leonard J. Gilman, a Roman Catholic priest, and the pastor of the church. However, the duo divorced in 2014 citing unknown reasons. It is also not known whether Edson and Cappiello had children together. However, this information will be updated when available.