Recently updated on November 7th, 2023 at 01:42 pm
Rahel Solomon Biography
Rahel Solomon is an American journalist currently serving as a news anchor and correspondent based in New York. She joined CNN in April 2022 as a business correspondent for CNN International. Before joining CNN, she served as a general news reporter at CNBC Global Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Rahel Solomon Education
Rahel attended and graduated from Saint John’s University – Peter J. Tobin College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2010. She then joined Northwestern University where she received her Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism in 2012.
Rahel Solomon Age
How old is Rahel? Rahel is 35 years old as of 2023. She was born on October 4, 1988, in Sudan, Africa. Her birthday is always celebrated on the 4th of October of every year. She was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. READ: Regina Mobley
Rahel Solomon Nationality | Ethnicity | Ethiopian
Rahel holds dual nationality and citizenship of Sudan-American. She was born in Sudan and migrated to the United States at a younger age. She grew up in Philadelphia, United States. She belongs to the African-Ethiopian ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Rahel Solomon Height | Measurements
Rahel stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m). Information regarding her other body measurements is currently not available.
Rahel Solomon Parents | Family
Solomon was born in Sudan to Ethiopian parents. While at the age of three years old her parents migrated to the United States where the family found a new home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. However, information regarding her family members including her father, mother and siblings is currently under review.
Rahel Solomon Husband | Boyfriend
Rahel is currently single. She has not yet updated her relationship or marital status in the public eye. However, there were speculations that she dated Mike Jerrick but there is no information to support the eligibility of the rumors. We will update his information once confirmed.
Rahel Solomon Salary
Rahel working as a news anchor and correspondent at CNN News based in New York earns an annual salary ranging from $45,000 – $89,000. READ: Alex Kompothecras
Rahel Solomon Net Worth
Solomon as an accomplished American broadcast journalist and correspondent has an estimated net worth ranging from $200k – $1 million.
Rahel Solomon CNN | Wikipedia
Rahel holds the position of anchor and correspondent at CNN. Based in New York, she is the host of “CNN Newsroom with Rahel Solomon” at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on CNN Max, a 24/7 service available on Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform. Furthermore, she specializes in business and economic news coverage for CNN, contributing to various CNN networks and platforms.
Solomon has previously served as a business correspondent for CNN International. In this capacity, she reported on the 2023 U.S. banking crisis, which encompassed the rescue of First Republic Bank and the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. Her coverage extended to the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS and its repercussions on the global financial system. Additionally, she reported on the Federal Reserve’s efforts to combat high inflation and its impact within the United States and globally.
Before joining CNN, Rahel worked at CNBC, where she served as a general news reporter. She made appearances on various television and digital programs, including “The News with Shepard Smith,” “Halftime Report,” and “Power Lunch.”
Preceding her tenure at CNBC, Solomon was a morning news anchor at CBS3 in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA. During her time at CNBC, her reporting focused on a range of topics, including unemployment and labor-related issues. Her stories delved into the labor market’s shifts driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, technological and staffing challenges encountered by state employment offices, and the extended delays experienced by the unemployed in receiving benefits. During her stint at CBS3, she covered the papal visit of Pope Francis during the World Meeting of Families in 2015.
Rahel initially began her journey at CNN as an intern in 2012, working with the CNN Special Investigations Unit in Washington, DC. Her internship allowed her to contribute to CNN’s investigation into the delays in veterans’ treatment at VA hospitals and support the network’s coverage of the 2012 midterm elections.