Ruthie Polinsky Biography
Ruthie Polinsky is an Emmy Award-nominated sportscaster who joined NBC 6 in 2020 as a sports anchor for the weekend evening newscasts and co-anchor of NBC 6 Sports Final on Sunday nights. Before joining NBC 6, she spent three years as a Sports Anchor and Reporter at WPRI in Providence, Rhode Island. Polinsky holds a dual degree in Communications and Drama from the University of Michigan. Throughout her career, she has covered major events including two Super Bowls, a World Series, a Stanley Cup Final, and NCAA Tournament basketball. In 2019, she was honored with the National Sports Media Association’s “Rhode Island Sportscaster of the Year” award.
Age
Polinsky was born on January 23, 1993, making her 31 years old as of 2024.
Height
Ruthie Polinsky is 5 feet 5 inches tall, which is approximately 1.65 meters.
Education
Ruthie Polinsky attended the University of Michigan, graduating in May 2015 with a dual degree in Communication and Drama. During her college summers, she returned to her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, where she worked as an in-stadium host for the St. Louis Cardinals and was a member of “Team Fredbird.”
Hobbies
Polinsky resides in Miami and leads an active lifestyle. She has recently started playing golf and enjoys discovering the diverse food scene in South Florida.
Family
Polinsky was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents, who were avid sports enthusiasts, frequently attended games of St. Louis teams. She also has two sisters.
Dating
Ruthie Polinsky is currently dating Harrison Freid. The couple frequently shares photos on their social media, showing that they are very much in love.
Career
Ruthie Polinsky is an Emmy® Award-nominated sportscaster who joined NBC 6 in 2020 as a weekend sports anchor and co-anchor of NBC 6 Sports Final. Before that, she worked for three years at WPRI in Providence, Rhode Island. She began her career at the University of Michigan and then at KFDX in Wichita Falls, Texas. In New England, she covered major sports events and received the 2019 “Rhode Island Sportscaster of the Year” award. She also earned a National Academy of Television Arts and Science nomination for a feature on a young boxer, Sierra Martinez.
Salary and Net worth
Her salary at WPRI is about $48,685 annualy, and her net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $7 million.
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