Tariq Walker is an American business executive and multi-media journalist for WAVY-TV.
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Best Known For:This Is Leaving
Breakthrough:Began a leadership role in interactive media at Black Enterprise in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Tariq Walker
- Full Name: Tariq Walker
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: This Is Leaving
- Current Role: Multi-media journalist
- Current Employer: WAVY-TV
- Place of Birth: Atlanta, GA
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Malinda Williams
- Popular As: Tariq M. Walker
Education
He attended Georgia State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Georgia State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Tariq Walker's career includes acting and entertainment roles with This Is Leaving Media and Digital Media Consulting.
Organization: This Is Leaving Media
Role: Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer
Period: 2018–2020
Details: United States · Helped establish a travel and lifestyle brand focused on travel experiences and wellness.
Organization: Digital Media Consulting
Role: Executive Consultant
Period: 2018–2020
Details: United States · Provided digital-media and business consulting.
Organization: AOL
Role: Vice President, Digital Content and Media Operations
Period: 2007–2011
Details: United States
Organization: Black Enterprise
Role: Director, Interactive Media
Period: 2001–2007
Details: United States · Directed interactive-media projects and digital initiatives.
Role: Digital Media Executive and Entrepreneur
Period: Historical
Details: United States
Rise to Fame
Tariq Walker rose to prominence for his role on This Is Leaving.
Notable Works
Notable works include This Is Leaving, She's Got a Habit, and AOL Partner Studio.
- Work: This Is Leaving (Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, 2018-2020) — Travel and lifestyle media venture
- Work: She's Got a Habit (Co-Founder, 2020) — Lifestyle and wellness marketplace developed with Malinda Williams
- Work: AOL Partner Studio (Vice President, Video and Operations) — Digital branded-content and video operations
- Work: BE On (Vice President, Creative Development) — AOL branded-content business
Tariq Walker Family & Relationships
Tariq Walker is married to Malinda Williams.
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked in interactive media at Black Enterprise before holding vice-presidential roles at AOL.
- His AOL work included digital video, branded-content development and online media operations.
- Has more than two decades of experience in digital media, marketing and journalism.
- Co-founded travel and lifestyle ventures, including This Is Leaving.
- Appeared with actress Malinda Williams on the January 2020 cover of Black Bride magazine.
- Collaborated with Malinda Williams on the wellness and lifestyle marketplace She's Got a Habit.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tariq Walker
- Popular As: Tariq M. Walker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Atlanta, GA
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Malinda Williams
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Malinda Williams (Spouse • Actress and producer; the couple collaborated on travel, wellness and lifestyle ventures.)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/tariqwalker_
