Tanya Rivera Biography
Tanya Rivera is a renowned American 2x Emmy Award-winning Journalist working as an anchor and executive producer for WFMY News in Greensboro, North Carolina. She joined the station in February 2002 and has remained a central figure for over two decades. She leads the consumer-focused newscast 2 Wants To Know at 5:30 p.m.

Tanya Rivera Age
Rivera manages to keep information regarding her date of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday and how old she is at the moment. Judging from her appearance, she might be in her 40s.
Tanya Rivera Height / Measurements
Rivera is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 167.64 cm.
Tanya Rivera Husband / Children
Rivera is married to her longtime partner, Micah, born on December 17, 1975. On Micah’s 50th birthday, Rivera posted a photo of her husband on her Instagram account and captioned, “Cheers to 50 years! Take the trip, watch the sunset, swim with the turtles, laugh with those you love.” She, however, keeps information regarding whether she has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.
Tanya Rivera Family / Relatives
Rivera manages to keep information regarding her parents away from the limelight. On February 28, 2025, Rivera wished her mother a happy 75th birthday through one of her Instagram posts. She captioned, “She’s 75 & FABULOUS (She even has a birthday sash to prove it!) So thankful to spend the day celebrating my Mom—making new memories, seeing new places, simply enjoying time together.” She shares no information regarding whether she has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Tanya Rivera Education | Career
Rivera attended the University of Florida, where she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication News. She serves as an anchor and executive producer at WFMY News 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she leads the consumer-focused newscast 2 Wants To Know at 5:30 p.m. The daily, half-hour newscast is focused on solving consumer problems, exposing scams, and helping viewers save money.
Since joining the station in February 2002, Rivera has become a trusted voice in Greensboro for consumer advocacy and community-focused journalism, and has remained a central figure for over two decades. Among her notable coverages is a groundbreaking 2 Wants To Know report that revealed how internet predators were targeting children in the Triad. This investigation raised awareness and helped protect local families.
Tanya Rivera Salary
Rivera receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Tanya Rivera Net Worth
Throughout Rivera’s career as a journalist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 Million to $5 Million.
Tanya Rivera WFMY NEWS
Rivera works with WFMY NEWS, where she serves alongside his/her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Kim Ballard
- Ben Briscoe
- Julie Luck
- Tim Buckley
- Chad Silber
- Ed Matthews
- Meghann Mollerus
- Lauren Coleman
- Giselle Thomas
- Logan Campbell
- Claire Fry
- Nixon Norman
Tanya Rivera Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Rivera is active on her social media accounts. She has about 48k followers on her Facebook Page @Tanya Rivera, about 6.9k followers on her Twitter account @TanyaRiveraOn2
, and around 3.5k followers on her Instagram account @tanyariveraontv.