Christy McDonald Bio | Wiki
Christy McDonald is an American Emmy Award-winning TV anchor and journalist. She works as Special Correspondent and Anchor at Local 4 News, WDIV-TV where she does in-depth political stories since joining the station in 2022. Before Local 4 News, she worked as the managing editor and anchor of One Detroit and anchored special coverage for WTVS Detroit PBS for 11 years. In addition, she is a sought-after moderator and speaker.
Christy McDonald Age
She was born in Troy, Michigan, in the United States. Christy is around 45 years old although details regarding the date and year he was born remain unknown.
Christy McDonald Height
She is a woman of average stature. Christy stands at the height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx 1.68 m).
Christy McDonald Family
She was born to her hardworking father and mother in Troy, Michigan, in the United States. Christy holds American nationality. She is a secrative person who has kept information regarding her parents away from the public. Furthermore, details regarding his parent’s whereabouts and whether he has any siblings remain unknown.
Christy McDonald Husband
She was married to her handsome husband Jamie Samuelsen. Jamie worked as a radio host and on July 27, 2020, he announced on the air that he had colon cancer. He died five days after his announcement and he had been fighting cancer privately for 19 months. The couple is the parents of three teenage children Caroline Samuelsen, Josh Samuelsen, and Catherine Samuelsen.
Christy McDonald Education
She received her high school diploma from Troy High School. Christy then enrolled at Michigan State University’s James Madison College where she graduated with her degree in political philosophy.
Christy McDonald WDIV-TV | Local 4 News
She works as Special Correspondent and Anchor at Local 4 News, WDIV-TV where she does in-depth of political stories since joining the station in 2022. Before Local 4 News, she worked as the managing editor and anchor of One Detroit and anchored special coverage for WTVS Detroit PBS for 11 years. During her tenure, she covered the Mackinac Policy Conference and also appeared severally on the PBS NewsHour and CNN reporting on Michigan politics and Detroit’s financial crisis.
In 2011, she created the station’s weekly flagship politics and news show “MiWeek” which evolved into “One Detroit” in 2017. Christy created and anchored “One Detroit: Arts & Culture,” a second weekly program devoted to the arts in 2020. Further, she is a sought-after moderator and speaker and led lively discussions at the Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Policy Conference, and Mackinac Policy Conference to mention a few.
In 2014 and 2018, Christy co-moderated Gubernatorial debates. She also appeared on WDET public radio as a guest host and panelist. Moreover, she was a featured guest on the syndicated radio show Remarkable Women and WJR’s Anything is Possible. In addition, she has received several reporting honors from the Associated Press, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Some of Christy’s colleagues at WDIV-Tv include:
Kim Adams – Meteorologist
Jacqueline Francis – News Reporter
Paul Gross – Sports Director
Steve Garagiola – Anchor and Reporter
Bernie Smilovitz – Chief Meteorologist
Christy McDonald Salary
She works as Special Correspondent and Anchor at Local 4 News, WDIV-TV earning decent pay. Christy’s salary is $87,650 annually.
Christy McDonald Net Worth
She is an American Emmy Award-winning TV anchor and journalist who has over 25 years of experience and has earned a decent fortune. Christy’s net worth is $986,700.
Where Is Christy McDonald Now
She works as Special Correspondent and Anchor at Local 4 News, WDIV-TV where she does in-depth political stories since joining the station in 2022. Before Local 4 News, she worked as the managing editor and anchor of One Detroit and anchored special coverage for WTVS Detroit PBS for 11 years.
Is Christy McDonald Married
Christy was married to her handsome husband Jamie Samuelsen. Jamie worked as a radio host and on July 27, 2020, he announced on the air that he had colon cancer. He died five days after his announcement and he had been fighting cancer privately for 19 months.