Aria Surka
Journalist. Dancer. Creator.
About Me
I am a Reporter at WEAR-TV in Pensacola, FL. I moved to Pensacola in September 2025 and have loved getting to tell stories about the Panhandle.
I grew up in Spartanburg, SC, but I decided to leave the left the Palmetto state and go to the Classic City of Athens for college(GO DAWGS!). Before Pensacola, I was a multimedia journalist Augusta, GA. There I reported on a wide range of stories– including the devastation of Hurricane Helene and the Masters Tournament.
Growing up, I always had a passion for dance and connecting with people through this art form. Journalism was another passion I found that would help me connect with an audience on a deeper level.
I began my media experience by running student organization social media accounts across my campus and contributing to the student run newspaper, the Red and Black. My interest in writing, media, and dance took me everywhere from interning with Community Journals in Greenville, SC to serving as President of the Young Choreographers Series in the UGA dance department. I truly discovered my passion for broadcast as a reporter for Grady Newsource.
When I am not reporting or dancing, I love traveling with family, discovering the newest food trends, and watching films with my closest friends.
Through my arts, writing, and broadcast interests, I hope to one day inspire more people by covering the hidden stories in the arts and entertainment world.