Nicole Zaloumis
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Early Career and Entry into Sports Journalism
Sarah Nicole Zaloumis began her career in broadcast journalism in 2004 at WRC-TV, where she first covered the NFL. While at WRC-TV, she also hosted a weekly program focused on the Washington Redskins, showcasing her early aptitude for sports reporting. Her growing reputation led to reporting roles with ABC 15, covering teams such as the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Arizona Cardinals. Her well-rounded experience in both professional and collegiate sports laid a solid foundation for her future roles.
Quick Facts
- Date of Birth
- 17-01-1980
- Birth Place
- Alameda, California, United States
- Husband
- Mike Jones
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- Children
- 2
- Nationality
- American
- Profession
- American anchor
- Employer
- NFL Network
- Alma Mater
- San Francisco University
- Height
- 5.6 feet
- Marital Status
- Married
- Ethnicity
- White
- Birth Sign
- Capricorn
- Birth Date
- 17 Jan, 1980
- Age
- 40 yrs
- Occupations
- Sports journalist
- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Alameda
- Education
- University of San Francisco
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American sports journalist
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The Big Ten Network and Expanding National Presence
Zaloumis's experience expanded further with her role as a sideline reporter for The Big Ten Network, covering football games and contributing to related programming. She also provided sports reporting for Comcast SportsNet in New England and the Bay Area, further solidifying her credibility in the sports journalism community. Her work during this period emphasized both her versatility and professionalism in covering a wide range of sports disciplines and markets.
Joining NFL Network and Rise with NFL AM
In July 2012, Nicole Zaloumis joined NFL Network, launching a significant chapter in her broadcasting career. She became best known for co-hosting NFL AM alongside Mark Kriegel, Eric Davis, and Steve Wyche. Her performance on the show combined in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage, and engaging interviews, making her a standout personality. Zaloumis’s presence brought a strong female voice to a male-dominated industry, earning her comparisons to prominent figures such as Erin Andrews, Lisa Guerrero, and Pam Oliver.
NFL AM gained a loyal fan base due in part to its lighthearted tone, celebrity appearances, and the chemistry among its hosts. The program was widely perceived as a fresh alternative in morning sports broadcasting, with Zaloumis at its forefront delivering both credibility and relatability.
