Who is Dave Elias?
Dave Elias is an award-winning American journalist working as the Chief Political Correspondent for WBBH/NBC 2 News in Southwest Florida. He joined the network in 2012 working as the Chief Investigator. He was named Chief Political Correspondent in October 2014. Previously, Dave worked as an anchor and Bureau chief at WTRF 7News in Wheeling, West Virginia. Before that, he was hired as an Ohio correspondent for WOMP radio in Bellaire, Ohio, and for KQV radio in Pittsburgh.
Dave Elias Date of Birth/ Age
Elias was born in the United States although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.
Dave Elias Height/ Weight
Elias is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average and has a healthy weight.
Dave Elias Parents and Siblings
Elias was born and raised in the United States by his loving and caring parents. He however manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Dave Elias Dating/Partner/ Spouse/ Husband
Elias has for a long time been details regarding whether or not he is dating private. It is therefore not known whether he is married or not but the information will be updated once available.
Dave Elias Kids/ Children
Details regarding whether or not Dave has any children are not available to the public at the moment. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Dave Elias Education
Elias received his degree in Broadcast Telecommunications from Salem University.
Dave Elias Career
Dave is an American journalist working as the Chief Political Correspondent at WBBH/NBC 2 in Southwest Florida. He brings over thirty years of experience to the team, having covered almost every story imaginable during that time, including exclusive interviews with Presidents Trump and Obama as well as numerous political figures. The esteemed Washington Post named him the #1 Florida Political Reporter to follow in 2020. Dave was employed as a member of the NBC-2 Investigators in 2012 before working on the West Virginia Media I-Team. There, he was one of five reporters tasked with looking into stories and exposing purported corruption in the mountain state for the network’s WTRF-TV, WOWK-TV, WBOY-TV, and WVNS-TV.
Dave started his journalism career working in radio as an Ohio correspondent for WOMP radio in Bellaire, Ohio, then worked for KQV radio in Pittsburgh. He moved to the Sunshine State from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he worked for WTRF-TV and FOX Ohio Valley in the nearby Wheeling-Steubenville television market. Dave became well-known around the country for his reporting after obtaining exclusive information in 2009 that resulted in the arrest of two Ohio police chiefs for allegedly planning a break-in at the residence of well-known actress Sarah Jessica Parker’s surrogate mother. Later, during the trial, his reportage was subsequently used by national news outlets.
Dave has conducted interviews with Presidents Donald Trump in Fort Myers and Barack Obama in Ohio during his time in office. Dave’s investigative reporting approach has led to trips to Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and other locations. While New York was recuperating from the 9-11 attacks in 2002, Dave visited the city to present his two-part story about how West Virginia and Ohio steel mills provided the steel needed to restore the World Trade Center.
How Much Does Dave Elias Earn/ Salary
Elias earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Dave Elias Worth/ Net Worth
As an Investigative journalist, Dave has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
Dave Elias X Handle
Elias is active on X @daveelias, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. You can also reach him via email.