Ida Siegal Profile

Ida Siegal is an American News Reporter/Anchor and Author working for NBC 4 New York – WNBC-TV. She joined the network in the year 2003.  

Ida Siegal Career

Siegal serves at NBC 4 – WNBC as a general assignment and breaking news reporter. She appears from Monday to Friday at 4 PM and every Sunday at 6 PM. She has spent much of her career telling stories in the Tri-State area. She has covered a wide range of topics, from blizzards to hurricanes, and accidents to heartbreaking fires. She was among the Emmy award-winning crew that covered Superstorm Sandy in the year 2012. Siegal has reported on the 2016 presidential election, the fatal Metro-North Crash in Riverdale, and the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Before Siegal joined NBC 4 – WNBC, she worked for News 12 The Bronx in New York as a news anchor/reporter. While there, she reported on the trial of police officers indicted for Amadou Diallo’s killing and the September 11 (9/11) attacks. Also, she covered politics, crime, and education. 

Foe her education, Siegal is a proud graduate of Syracuse University. She graduated magna cum laude from the university’s S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with a double major in broadcast journalism and public policy. While in college, she resided in Hong Kong and interned at NBC Asia.

Ida Siegal Age

Siegal is 44 years old as of 2021. She was born on November 5, 1977, in New York City, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 5th of November every year.

Ida Siegal Height

Siegal stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).

Quick Facts About Ida Siegal

Ida Siegal Family

Siegal grew up in the West Village, New York, United States. Information regarding Siegal’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

Ida Siegal Husband

Siegal is married to her lovely spouse, Christian, a Bronx native. They tied the knot on 24 August 2006. On August 24, 2021, Siegal posted a pic of her and Christian on her Instagram page, celebrating their 15th marriage anniversary. The couple takes great pride in being mom and dad to their 2 children, Celia (daughter) and Evan (son). Siegal enjoys spending her free time with her husband, kids, and their cat. 

Ida Siegal Salary

Being one of the top journalists for NBC 4 New York, she earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.

Ida Siegal’s Net Worth

Siegal has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a News Reporter and Anchor.

Ida Siegal Book / Author

Besides being a journalist, Siegal is also a children’s book author. Siegal with the publishing company, Scholastic Corporation, published her 1st chapter book series, “Emma Is On The Air.” The book is all about the story of an 8-year-old intrepid reporter (a girl) who solves mysteries at school and broadcasts her news reports to her friends. Ida’s inspiration to write the series came from the curious children she meets, who want to know how it feels to be a reporter, in the community.

At NBC 4 New York Siegal works alongside;

1. Gilma Avalos
2. Pat Battle
3. Bruce Beck
4. Matt Brickman
5. Erica Byfield
6. Adelle Caballero
7. John Chandler
8. Michael Gargiulo
9. Ted Greenberg
10. Adam Kuperstein
11. Maria LaRosa
12. Rana Novini
13. Natalie Pasquarella
14. Dave Price
15. Melissa Russo