Arielle Schafer Biography
Arielle Schafer is a renowned American journalist working as the Sports Director at ABC 13 (WSET-TV) in Lynchburg, Virginia. She joined the station in June 2026, after previously working at CBS 42 (WIAT-TV) in Birmingham, Alabama, where she served as a Sports Reporter and Weekend Anchor (September 2023 to September 2025).
Arielle Schafer Age
Schafer manages to keep information about her date of birth out of the limelight. Therefore, it is not known when she celebrates her birthday or how old she is at the moment. Judging from her appearance, she might be in her 30s.
Arielle Schafer Height / Measurements
Schafer is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 164cm.
Arielle Schafer Husband / Children
Schafer is currently in a relationship with Josh Beloff (born on July 15, 1997). The couple celebrated their anniversary on July 13, 2026, when Schafer posted a photo on her Facebook account. She captioned, “Just us, always. Happy Anniversary, baby boy.” She, however, keeps information about whether she has any kids out of the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available.
Arielle Schafer Family / Relatives
Schafer was born and raised in the United States to her parents, Mike Schafer (father) and Tracey-Bowen Schafer (mother). Her parents tied the knot in October 1991 and celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on October 5, 2026. She has a sister though she hasn’t disclosed any information about her. We will update this information once it’s available.
Arielle Schafer Education
Schafer attended Absegami High School, where she pursued her high school diploma. After graduating in 2016, she enrolled at the University of Alabama, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Creative Media, and Electronic Reporting (2020), and a Master’s degree in Journalism (2021)
During college, Schafer gained extensive media experience through several internships and campus media roles, including working as an Athletic Communications Intern and a Communications Intern, where she interviewed athletes ranging from youth competitors to Olympians, and working as a reporter and production assistant for Alabama athletics and SEC Network-related broadcasts. She was also the sideline talent for Alabama Women’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball during the 2019-2020 school year.
Arielle Schafer Career
Schafer serves as the Sports Director at WSET ABC 13 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She joined the station in June 2026 and oversees the station’s sports coverage while reporting on high school, college, and regional athletics.
Before joining WSET, Schafer worked at CBS 42 (WIAT-TV) in Birmingham, Alabama, where she served as a Sports Reporter and Weekend Anchor. In Birmingham, she covered major collegiate athletic programs including the University of Alabama, Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, and other schools throughout the region. She also hosted and produced sports programming while covering professional, collegiate, and high school sports across Alabama.
Prior to Lynchburg, Schaffer spent 3 years in the Birmingham, Alabama market working as a freelance play-by-play commentator and sideline reporter for various sports such as football, basketball, softball, soccer, and beach volleyball. Also during her time in Alabama, Schafer worked for the local CBS affiliate in Birmingham as a sports reporter and weekend anchor, covering schools such as her Alma mater, the University of Alabama, Auburn University, Jacksonville State, and more.
Prior to Birmingham, Schafer worked in Lubbock, Texas, at KAMC-TV and KLBK-TV. She initially joined the stations in 2021 as a weekend sports anchor/reporter and was promoted within months to Sports Director. While in West Texas, she covered Texas Tech Athletics, local NCAA Division II and Division III programs, and high school football, one of the region’s most prominent sports. She also hosted and produced a weekly high school football program.
Earlier in her career, Schafer served as weekend sports anchor and reporter for WVUA 23 News in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. There she anchored weekend sportscasts, produced sports features, and covered University of Alabama athletics and local high school sports.
Arielle Schafer Salary
Schafer receives an annual income ranging from $30,000 to $90,000.
Arielle Schafer Net Worth
Throughout Schafer’s career as a journalist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Arielle Schafer ABC 13
Schafer works with WSET-TV, where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Pattie Martin
- Danner Evans
- Pat Simon
- Kelsey Childress
- George Flickinger
- Will Stafford
- Thomas Battle
Arielle Schafer Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Schafer is active on her social media accounts. She has about 1.6k followers on her Facebook Page @Arielle Schafer, about 4.9k followers on her Twitter account @arielle_schafer, and around 2.5k followers on her Instagram account @arielle_schafer.