Sierra FOX is an American journalist and reporter for Wusa9.
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Best Known For:The television program WUSA9 News
Breakthrough:Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Campbell University
10 Quick Facts About Sierra FOX
- Full Name: Sierra FOX
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program WUSA9 News
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Reporter, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Investigative Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government and Crime / Public Safety
- Notable Work: FOX 5 DC News
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
Sierra FOX Age
Sierra FOX's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Campbell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
- Campbell University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Communication Studies
Career & Work
Sierra FOX's career includes news and reporting roles with WTTG and WRIC-TV, a television station.
Organization: WTTG
Role: Anchor and Reporter
Period: November 2020–2025
Organization: WRIC-TV
Role: Reporter and Fill-In Anchor
Period: Before November 2020
Details: Richmond, Virginia · Covered major Virginia political stories, protests and local breaking news for ABC 8News.
Organization: WDVM-TV
Role: Bureau Reporter
Period: Early career
Details: Winchester, Virginia · Began her on-air reporting career covering the Winchester area.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Investigative Intern, Good Morning America
Period: Early career
Details: New York, New York · Pitched and assisted with investigative stories for Good Morning America.
Organization: WTVD-TV
Role: Production Assistant
Period: Early career
Details: Raleigh, North Carolina · Gained practical newsroom experience before beginning her professional on-air reporting career.
Rise to Fame
Sierra FOX rose to prominence for her role on the television show FOX 5 DC News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes FOX 5 DC News, ABC 8News, and I Still Have a Keycard.
Television
- TV Show: FOX 5 DC News (Anchor and Reporter, 2020-2025) — Washington-area news coverage including major political events, breaking news, investigations and local accountability reporting
- TV Show: ABC 8News (Reporter and Fill-In Anchor, Before 2020) — Richmond television news coverage including the Northam controversy, protests and Confederate monument removals
Podcasts
- Podcast: I Still Have a Keycard (Interview Guest, 2022) — Discussed college athletics, her reporting career and personal experiences with podcast host Sarah Fraser
Notable Coverage
- January 6 United States Capitol attack – FOX 5 DC – 2021 – Covered the attack on the United States Capitol and its impact on the Washington, D.C., region
- Washington, D.C., mayoral accountability investigation – FOX 5 DC – Conducted a widely circulated interview with the city's mayor concerning misconduct allegations that preceded the resignation of a deputy mayor
- American Airlines Flight 5342 Potomac River crash – FOX 5 DC – 2025 – Reported on the major aviation disaster near Washington, D.C
- President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection – FOX 5 DC – 2024 – Covered the presidential election cycle and Biden's withdrawal from the campaign
- Richmond protests and removal of Confederate monuments – WRIC-TV – 2020 – Reported on social protests, public demonstrations and the removal of Confederate statues in Richmond
- Governor Ralph Northam blackface controversy – WRIC-TV – 2019 – Reported developments involving the Virginia governor's blackface controversy
Awards & Achievements
- WeAchieve Champion Award — WeAchieve — 2024 — Advocacy journalism that helped locate a missing man with Down syndrome.
- Senior of the Year for Broadcasting and Electronic Media — Campbell University — Recognition by university faculty.
Lesser Known Facts
- Grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, before beginning her journalism career.
- Attended the FBI Citizens Academy through the Washington Field Office while working at FOX 5 DC.
- Stepped away from college lacrosse before her senior year to pursue professional journalism opportunities.
- Completed an investigative internship with ABC News' Good Morning America in New York.
- Belongs to the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sierra FOX
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$223,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $341,000–$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.thesierrafox.com/









