First years Sánchez began his broadcasting career at WCCO's satellite sister station KCMT (now KCCO-TV) in Alexandria, Minnesota, while still in college. He was hired at then-NBC affiliate WSVN (formerly WCKT) in Miami in 1982 and became a weekend anchor shortly thereafter. He won an Emmy Award in 1983 for his series titled When I left Cuba.[6] In 1986, Sánchez left WSVN for CBS affiliate KHOU in Houston,[9] then two years later, he returned to WSVN and began an afternoon anchor position with the station, which would switch its affiliation to Fox the following year.[10] Sánchez was hired at MSNBC in 2001.[11] In 2003, Sánchez left MSNBC to return to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale TV market, where he hosted a local talk show on WTVJ. Sánchez later anchored on then-WB affiliated WBZL (now WSFL) until he joined CNN. CNN anchor Sánchez joined CNN in 2004. At CNN, Sánchez filed domestic and international reports. For eight months, in the interim between Paula Zahn and Campbell Brown, he anchored Out in the Open at 8 p.m ET.[citation needed] On January 18, 2010, he began to host his own two-hour show in the afternoons, Rick's List, where he invited viewers to share their opinions and questions via social media. His use of social networking tools to create a citizen-driven news program was recognized by the Newseum in Washington, D.C.[12] After the cancellation of Campbell Brown's show, Sánchez again took over the 8 p.m. EST slot with an evening version of Rick's List, which continued until the premier of Parker Spitzer.[citation needed] Radio football announcer On July 27, 2011, The Washington Post reported that Sánchez had started a job as a radio announcer for Florida International University. Starting in September 2011, Sánchez provided analysis of the FIU football team.[39] Fox News and Radio engagements Rick Sánchez returned to cable news as a columnist on Fox News Latino in September 2012. Sánchez was offered a short term employment with the website.[3] Since joining Fox News Latino, he has appeared on the Fox News Channel as a contributor. He also started as a news contributor for MundoFox at the end of 2012.[40] In 2013, Sánchez returned to South Florida with a weekday show on Clear Channel-owned Newsradio 610 WIOD. Replacing Todd Schnitt in afternoon drive time, Sánchez did a stint on a morning show, that led into The Rush Limbaugh Show. Due to low ratings, the show was eventually cancelled. Family life Sánchez and his wife, Suzanne, have three sons and one daughter: Ricky Jr.; Robby; Remmington; and Savannah