"[2][3] Kovacik is known for bringing viewers a local perspective and in-depth coverage of national and international events, including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II,[4] the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle,[5] the terrorist bombing in Manchester, England, the extensive manhunt in Maine for the mass killer in the 2023 Lewiston shootings,[6] the Route 91 Harvest Festival massacre in Las Vegas,[7] the Pulse (nightclub) shooting in Orlando,[8] the Papal Conclave in Rome, and the Summer Olympics in London.

Kovacik is a three-time recipient of the Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States, recognizing the best media coverage of animal protection issues.

[12] Robert Kovacik holds an honors undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

[13] Kovacik began his career at 23 years of age when he became the youngest anchor in New York City for NIGHTWORLD at Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) primary member station, WNET.

[13][21] His exclusive examination into the Los Angeles Fire Department's 911 response times prompted the Mayor to call for an audit of the LAFD.