Who is Rick Klein?

Rick Klein is an American journalist who serves as the Political Director for ABC News, where he manages the network’s political coverage. He joined ABC News in 2007, having previously worked as a metro reporter for The Dallas Morning News and The Boston Globe. Klein is a graduate of Princeton University and has extensively covered significant political events, including presidential elections. Additionally, he co-hosts the “Top Line” political webcast and frequently offers political analysis across ABC News platforms.

Rick Klein’s age and birthday

Klein was born on November 21, 1976, in Islip, Long Island, New York, which makes him a Scorpio.

Rick Klein’s height and weight

He stands at a height of 1.76 m and weighs 76 kg.

Rick Klein educational background

Klein graduated from Princeton University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics. While at Princeton, he was also the editor-in-chief of the university’s student newspaper, The Daily Princetonian.

Rick Klein dating life, spouse and children

Klein is married to Laine Kaplowitz, a Campaign Development Specialist at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They got married in July 2005 in Cleveland, Ohio. The couple has two children, Jack and Max Klein.

Rick Klein’s nationality, parents and siblings

Klein is an American citizen, born to Esther (née Canetti) and Stuart Klein, both of whom were schoolteachers. He has a younger brother, Joel Klein, who works as a teacher in the public school system of Brookline, Massachusetts.

Rick Klein’s career and TV stations

Klein has had a distinguished career in journalism, with a strong focus on political coverage. He began his career as a metro reporter for The Dallas Morning News before moving on to The Boston Globe, where he covered Congress and national politics. In 2007, Klein joined ABC News, initially writing “The Note,” a weekly tipsheet and blog. Over time, he took on several key roles at ABC News, including Senior Washington Editor for World News with Diane Sawyer and co-anchor for the network’s digital election coverage.

In 2013, Klein was promoted to Political Director, where he assumed responsibility for overseeing all of ABC News’ political coverage. He played a key role in planning and producing major political events, including the 2012 vice presidential debate and the 2016 town hall-style presidential debate. Additionally, Klein co-hosts the “Top Line” political webcast and regularly provides political commentary across various ABC News platforms.

Klein’s work has earned recognition for its depth and insight, particularly during presidential election cycles. His analysis and reporting have been pivotal in shaping the network’s political coverage. Over the years, Klein has interviewed numerous political figures and other notable individuals, further cementing his influence in political journalism.

Rick Klein’s net worth and salary

Klein’s net worth is around $5 million, with an annual base salary of $700,000.

Rick Klein’s social media handles: Twitter & Facebook