Rick Klein (American journalist) Bio: Age, Height, Education, Spouse, Career, Achievements, Kids, Salary, Net Worth
Rick Klein Biography And Wiki
Rick Klein is an American political reporter and journalist, known for serving as the political director for ABC News. He covers a wide range of political topics, including elections, policy, and major political events in the U.S. Klein has built a prominent career in political reporting, providing in-depth analysis on political developments and trends across the nation. He frequently appears on various ABC News programs, where he shares his expertise and insights.
Rick Klein’s Age And Birthday
Klein was born around 1976 or 1977.
Rick Klein Height And Weight
Klein stands at a height of 1.76 m and weighs 70 kg.
Rick Klein Educational Background
Rick Klein graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics in 1998. While at Princeton, he also served as the editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian, the university\’s student newspaper.
Rick Nationality And Ethnicity
Klein is American by nationality. He was born in Babylon, New York, on Long Island. He is of Jewish descent.
Rick Klein Family, Siblings, Parents
Klein is the son of Esther and Stuart Klein. His mother and father were both schoolteachers. He was raised in Babylon, New York, on Long Island. Rick has a brother named Joel Klein, who is a teacher in the Brookline, Massachusetts, public-school system.
Rick Career
Rick Klein joined ABC News in 2007, initially serving in various roles, including as the Senior Washington Editor for World News with Diane Sawyer and an on-air political analyst. In 2013, he became the Political Director, where he now oversees all of ABC News’ political coverage. Starting in 2007, Rick began authoring The Note, a weekly blog and tipsheet on ABCNews.com that provides insights and updates on political developments.
Rick has also co-hosted multiple podcasts and webcasts, including Powerhouse Politics with ABC’s Jonathan Karl and Capital Games with ESPN’s Andy Katz. He was a co-host of the Top Line webcast, which was part of the Yahoo! News/ABC News Power Players series. Over the years, he has helped plan and produce more than 20 debates and candidate town halls, such as the 2012 vice presidential debate and the 2016 presidential town hall debate. Rick’s expertise and instincts have been vital through the past five presidential election cycles, consistently guiding ABC News’ coverage of campaigns and political events.
Rick Klein’s Wife And Children
Klein is married to Laine Kaplowitz. They married in 2005 and have two children. The family resides in Washington, D.C.
Rick Klein’s Salary And Net Worth
Rick Klein earns an annual base salary of $700,000. His net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
