Barbara Ciara is an American journalist and retired news anchor / managing editor for WTKR-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program NewsChannel 3
Breakthrough:Became the youngest female and first African-American news director at KZAZ-TV in Tucson in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Barbara Ciara
- Full Name: Barbara Ciara
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television program NewsChannel 3
- Current Employer: WTKR-TV
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1956
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Beats: Politics / Government and Investigations
- Media Level: Regional
Barbara Ciara Age
Barbara Ciara is about 70 years old as of 2026. Barbara Ciara was born in 1956.
Education
She attended Hampton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism.
- Hampton University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 2000
Career & Work
Barbara Ciara's career includes news and reporting roles with WTKR-TV, a television station and WVEC-TV.
Organization: WTKR-TV
Role: News Anchor / Managing Editor
Period: 2000–2023
Details: Norfolk, VA · A staple of Hampton Roads television news for decades.
Organization: WVEC-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1988–2000
Details: Norfolk
Organization: WAVY-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1983–1988
Details: Portsmouth, VA
Rise to Fame
Barbara Ciara gained recognition as retired News Anchor / Managing Editor on the television show NewsChannel 3.
Notable Coverage
- Operation Desert Storm - WVEC - 1991 - Reported from Saudi Arabia during the conflict
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Guilty Til Proven Innocent
- Edward R. Murrow Award — RTNDA
Lesser Known Facts
- Ciara served as the President of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) from 2007 to 2009.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Barbara Ciara
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: January 1
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/barbaraciara
