Eric Henrikson Biography
Eric Henrikson is a multi-talented journalist working as a Multimedia journalist at KXAN TV. He has perfected his craft in editing, production, animation and storytelling. Henrikson is an expert in telling stories on science, weather, and traffic. Previously, he worked at KLST News as a producer and director.
Eric Henrikson Age and Husband
The 33 or 35-year-old journalist was born on 27th February in Texas, USA. He comes from a close family and maintains a relationship with his parents and siblings. Eric is also openly gay. He is also married to Steven Anthony Salas, who is an Emmy-award-winning producer. The two had their wedding on 3rd November 2019.
Education and Career
Eric is passionate about his work. His goal is to educate people on weather and science in the simplest way using animated videos. He went to school at Angelo State University where he did a degree in TV and Film Production. Eric started his first job at KLST News where he was the lifestyle host and producer. He produced cooking segments and featured restaurants in San Angelo. Eric also did interviews to get stories and ideas for his show. He also served as the promotions director whose duty was designing graphics for all digital platforms and creating promotional videos. This experience shaped his skills in editing, producing and making animated videos.
He got a job as a promotions producer at KXAN-TV where he led in the production of videos aired by the network, production of branded explainer videos, and serving outreach committees. His work later made him a digital reporter and digital marketing producer. He assisted in the production through animation, graphic design, and clever photography. He was later promoted to Multimedia Journalist and producer. His focus became scient, environmental stories, and traffic.
Networth and Awards
In his career, Henrikson has collected many awards for his hard work and creativity. He has 6 Emmy-awards, a national Edward R. Murrow Award, and a nomination for National Scripps Howard Award.
His skills make him a unique person in the media industry. His art is rare and highly required. This makes him a valuable asset for any organization he works in. His annual salary could be approximately $65,000. When he is not working, Eric spends time at home, playing games or going for hikes.
