Zak Dahlheimer Wiki
Zak Dahlheimer is an American award-winning journalist and passionate, digital storyteller, who works at CBS 17. He previously worked as an anchor and investigative reporter at KESQ-TV and CBS Local 2 in Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Zak Dahlheimer Biography
While in the Coachella Valley, he reported on high-profile court cases, including the 2016 deadly Palm Springs tour bus crash, the Pinyon Pines triple murder trial and Turpin child abuse case, the 2016 and 2018 elections and California legalizing recreational marijuana use.
Before moving out west, Dahlheimer spent time in his home state of Florida working as a reporter and fill-in anchor for WJHG-TV and WECP-TV, NBC, and CBS affiliates in Panama City Beach. While in Northwest Florida, Dahlheimer had the opportunity to cover a variety of different stories and serve many people throughout the Panhandle.
Dahlheimer has earned a regional Emmy nomination and numerous awards from the Florida Associated Press and National Broadcasting Society. Outside the newsroom, Zak’s other passions include playing guitar, riding motorcycles, traveling, and cheering on the Florida Gators!
Awards
- 2016: Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Award Winner – ‘Best General Assignment’
- 2016: National Association of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmy) Pacific Southwest Chapter Nomination – ‘News Special’
- 2015: Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Award Winner – ‘Best Radio Newscast’
- 2015 National Broadcasting Society National Award Winner –
‘Audio News Segment,’ ‘Audio Sports Segment,’ ‘Video News Segment,’ ‘Video Feature Package’
Education
Dahlheimer graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication and a Minor in Political Science from the University of Florida. While at UF, Zak anchored and reported for WUFT News, the PBS and NPR stations serving North Central Florida.
Zak also interned at the NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida WPTV NewsChannel 5, Florida WCJB-TV20, the ABC affiliate in Gainesville, and the FOX owned and operated station in Tampa, Florida WTVT-TV FOX 13.
Zak Dahlheimer Age
Dahlheimer likes to keep his personal life private hence it is not known which month or date he was born or when he celebrates his birthday. However, this information will be updated soon.
Zak Dahlheimer Wife
Dahlheimer likes to keep his personal life private hence there is no any available information about his dating life. It is therefore not known if he is married or has any children. His father is called Mike Dahlheimer.
Zak Dahlheimer Salary
Working as a news anchor for CBS 17, there is no doubt Zak earns a good salary. However, the exact amount of salary she receives and her estimated net worth are not yet revealed.