Melissa Harrison Profile
Melissa Harrison is an American TV/Radio Journalist working for NBC 5 serving as a bilingual reporter. She has been working for the station since 2015.
Melissa Harrison Career
Harrison is a bilingual reporter who a Texan native who is also an author/speaker is excited to return to her roots and to covering news in North Texas. She started her career at the NBC affiliate in Waco as an executive producer. She then got her first on-air job at KRBC-TV in Abilene where she co-anchored the evening 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts.
Later she reported at WAPT-TV in Jackson, MS, where she covered stories including the Pearl High School shooting trial. Harrison was then an anchor/reporter at WBRC-TV in Birmingham, AL. She then returned to North Texas in 2000 when she joined the team at WFAA-TV. As a weekend morning anchor/weekday reporter, she also covered various stories including the D.C. Sniper attacks and the Texas Seven Escape Search.
Harrison moved to New York City in 2004 to earn her Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Her lectures focused on suffering, and traumatic loss, as well as included the stories of people she interviewed over the years; including those in North Texas. She then continued her career in television news as a reporter at WNBC-TV while in NYC and as a writer at ABC’s World News Tonight.
Harrison returned to North Texas in 2015 and worked as a freelance reporter for NBC 5 before she changed to radio and began working as a morning drive anchor at KRLD-AM. Whenever she is not working, she finds pleasure in spending her free time with her family and friends enjoying the outdoor activities.
Melissa Harrison Age
Harrison’s age is not known for she has managed to keep her personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Melissa is or when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 40s.
Quick Facts About Harrison
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Melissa Harrison Height
Harrison stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Melissa Harrison Family
Information regarding Harrison’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Melissa Harrison Husband
Harrison is married but has not disclosed the name of her husband in public. When she is not working, Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and their three kids and making their home here in North Texas.
Melissa Harrison Salary
Being one of the top anchors for NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Melissa earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Melissa Harrison’s Net Worth
Harrison has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a journalist.
Melissa Harrison obituary
Harrison is still alive and in good health. She working for NBC Dallas-Fort Worth serving as a bilingual reporter.
Melissa Harrison NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
At NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Harrison works alongside;
- David Finfrock – Meteorologist
- Scott Gordon – Reporter
- Julie Fine – political journalist
- Wayne Carter – Special Assignment Reporter
- Keisha Burns – Weather Anchor/reporter
- Candace Sweat – Reporter
- Ben Russell – Reporter
- Ken Kalthoff – Reporter
- Jack Highberger – Reporter
- Don Peritz Jr. – Assignments/Investigative Editor and Researcher
- Diana Zoga – Journalist
- Meredith Yeomans – Reporter
- Meredith Land – Anchor