Melissa Holmes Bio | Wiki
Melissa Holmes is an award-winning, American journalist currently working in New York City as a Daybreak Anchor at WGRZ-TV since she joined in January 2012.
Previously, Melissa worked for six years and five months as a News anchor and reporter at WIVB/WNLO-TV. During her free time, Melissa loves traveling, reading, attending concerts, and especially spending time with her handsome husband and their adorable baby child.
Melissa Holmes Age | Birthday
She was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, in the United States of America. Unfortunately, information about her date and year of birth is currently unavailable, however, she seems to be around 40 years old.
Melissa Holmes Height
She is a woman of average stature. Melissa stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (approx. 1.62m).
Melissa Holmes Family
She was born and raised in Amherst, Massachusetts, in the United States of America under the love, care, and support of her devoted and supportive parents. Melissa holds an American nationality and citizenship by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity.
Melissa Holmes Husband
She is happily married to her handsome and supportive husband Jay Skurski. Just like his wife, Jay also works in the journalism industry as a sports reporter for The Buffalo News. The lovely couple has been living happily under the same roof since they wedded over a decade ago and are proud to be sharing their adorable son named Elliott Skurski. Melissa often describes her son Elliott as the love of their lives. The family of three currently resides in New York City.
Melissa Holmes Weight Loss
Detailed information concerning Melissa’s weight loss is currently unavailable at the moment. However, comparing her earlier and her recent pictures it is true that she has undergone some weight loss. The method she used to lose some weight is currently under review and shall be updated as soon as possible.
Melissa Holmes Education
Growing up in Amherst Melissa graduated from a local high school and later decided to pursue her dream career at the Summa Cum Laude School of Public Media at Syracuse University. Melissa joined the institution in 2000, studied for years, graduated in 2004, and was awarded her Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Melissa Holmes WGRZ
Melissa began her career as a journalist in Syracuse, where she was hired as a producer at WTVH-5. Later on, she left the station and joined WSYR-9 as an anchor and reporter for a year and five months before returning to New York.
In New York, Melissa worked for six years and five months as an anchor and reporter at WIVB/WNLO-TV. In 2012, Melissa left WIVB and joined her current station WGRZ-TV. In 2018, she was awarded a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for covering “Under the Helmet,” a documentary where she profiled a Super Bowl-winning NFL player who battled mental illness and the stigma surrounding it. That same story won her first place for Public Service in the New York State Associated Press awards.
In addition, Melissa is a three-time New York State Emmy award winner for her 2016 report about two young leukemia patients who fell in love. In 2014, she was awarded the Best Morning Newscaster. Medaille College honored Melissa with the 2013 Female News Anchor of the Year Award.
Melissa’s other colleagues at WGRZ include:
Michael Wooten – News anchor
Julianne Pelusi – Sports anchor
Ashley Holder – Television host
Kevin Oneill – Fill-in meteorologist and
Elyse Smith – Weekend evening meteorologist
Maria Genero – Weather anchor
Heather Waldman – Evening meteorologist
Patrick Hammer – Meteorologist
Kate Welshofer – News anchor
Melissa Holmes Salary
She is awarded a satisfactory amount of income from her services as a Daybreak Anchor at WGRZ-TV. Melissa’s average salary is $96,970 annually.
Melissa Holmes Net Worth
Judging from her lifestyle, it is quite evident that she has accumulated a reliable amount of wealth from her journalism career over the years. Melissa’s average net worth is $890,870.
Is Melissa Holmes Married
Yes. Melissa is happily married to her handsome and supportive husband Jay Skurski, who currently works as a sports reporter for The Buffalo News.
How Old Is Melissa Holmes
Despite being a public figure Melissa has managed to keep her personal life private, therefore her exact age remains unclear at the moment. However, judging from her physical appearance Melissa seems to be around 40 years old.