Rod Carter is a multi-award-winning American anchor and reporter working as a weeknight evening anchor for CBS 17, a television station based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been a member of this network since March 2021.
Rod Carter Age
Rod’s age remains unknown at the moment. However, judging from his appearance he seems to be around his 50’s.
Rod Carter’s Parents and Siblings
As for his family, Rod is very private as he keeps much to himself. His parents’ information is private as there is not much that is known about him. Hopefully, he will open up about his family, but the details will be updated when he reveals about his family and even if he has siblings.
Rod Carter Education
Regarding his education, Rod is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee and is a life member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., as well as a life member of the FAMU National Alumni Association. In addition, he acquired his High School Diploma in 1986 from Amos P Godby High School.
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Rod Carter’s Wife and Children
Regarding his marital status, It is unknown if Rod is married or if he is seeing anyone at present. He has kept his relationship status private making it difficult to know if he also has children or not.
Rod Carter Career | Wiki
Carter anchors CBS 17’s (Raleigh, NC) evening newscasts at 4, 5, 6, and 11 P.M. He came to CBS 17 News after spending over 11 years at WFLA in Tampa, Florida from Mar 2010 to Mar 2021.
Besides his role as an anchor, Rod coaches and guides upcoming journalists as a mentor. For years he has been the lead coach for the NABJ-FAMU Journalism Short Course, instructing learners in broadcast during an intensive weekend course. He also served as a Fall 2021 adjunct professor of communications at St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh.
Before WFLA, Rod served as a Morning and Midday Anchor for 2 yrs 9 months at WVTM-TV, Birmingham, Alabama Area from Jul 2007 – Mar 2010. Prior to WVTM-TV, he worked as a Reporter and Fill-in Anchor at WFLA-TV News Channel 8 / WTTA-TV Great 38, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area for 7 yrs 1 months from Jul 2000 – Jul 2007 · Before News Channel 8, Rod was a Morning and Midday Anchor at WVTM-TV, Birmingham, Alabama Area from October 1996-July 2000.
Prior to WVTM-TV, he reported and anchored at WAGT, Augusta, GA from October 1995 to October 1996. Before WAGT-TV, Rod was a Weekend Anchor and Reporter at WTXL, Tallahassee, FL from August 1993 to October 1995. Rod also worked as a Producer at WCJB, Gainesville-FL from October 1992-August 1993. After graduating from college, he began his journalism career as a Producer, Reporter, and Host at WFSU, Tallahassee, FL from August 1990 to October 1992.
Outside journalism, Rod is currently the International Director of Publicity for the fraternity and is a proud Life Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. He is also the previous 2nd Vice President and a charter member of the Sigma Xi Sigma chapter in Tampa. Since moving to Raleigh, he has joined the Eta Sigma Chapter of the fraternity and is also a member of the NAACP.
In addition, he is the immediate previous Region III Director for the National Association of Black Journalists, as well as a previous president of the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists. Rod is now part of the Raleigh-Durham Chapter of the NABJ.
Rod’s Award
As a result of his good work, Rod was honored with the Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA) Hall of Fame Award from the University of South Florida, Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications.
