Marissa Mitchell Biography

Marissa Mitchell is a skilled American and an Emmy-nominated and award-winning journalist. She worked as an anchor/reporter at our sister station, FOX 5 Atlanta. Mitchell reported during the day and co-anchored the station’s “News Edge at 11” on weeknights.

Marissa Mitchell Age

She was born on February 5th, 1986 in Atlanta, in the united states. She celebrates her birthday on February 5th every year.

Marissa Mitchell Education

She attended and graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois. where she earned her master’s degree in broadcast journalism and received a full-tuition scholarship from the McCormick Foundation. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from Emory University in Atlanta where she also received a full-tuition scholarship. Mitchell was one of six graduates in her class named to the school’s Hall of Fame for her dedication to Emory and the surrounding community.

Marissa Mitchell Family

Mitchell has many friends and relatives at DMV. When she is not working, she enjoys quality time with her family, travel, parties and concerts, and festivals. However, she has not revealed the names of her family members.

Marissa Mitchell Husband

She has not revealed whether she is in a relationship as she likes to keep her personal life private. This information is under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Marissa Mitchell Children

She has not revealed whether he has children as he likes to keep his personal life private. This information is under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Marissa Mitchell Height

Mitchell stands on an average height of 5 Feet 4 inches.

Marissa Mitchell Career

Mitchell has covered several major events in, such as North Carolina following high-profile, Super Bowl LIII week, multiple days of protests in Atlanta and Charlotte, Hurricane Irma, and officer-involved shootings in 2016. Additionally, she also field -anchored the inauguration of Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp who faced a contentious race against Democrat Stacey Abrams that gained national attention.

Furthermore, she was familiar with the city’s red carpet scene, she was often seen chatting with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios. Mitchell has interviewed several newsmakers during her career from media mogul Oprah Winfrey and screen legend Clint Eastwood to actress Halle Berry and world-renowned wellness guru Deepak Chopra.

Before moving to Atlanta, she served as an anchor/reporter in Birmingham, Alabama at WBMA-TV. She was also part of the station’s launch team for its “Focus @ 4” program during her tenure at WBMA and worked as an ancho for its Midday News.

Marissa Mitchell FOX 5

She also served as an anchor for its “Midday News.” Mitchell covered city hall and often broke exclusive reports regarding government funding. She assisted in leading the station’s coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the “Selma to Montgomery March” which was attended by Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush as well as the late U.S. congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis.

Her broadcasting television career started in Chattanooga, Tennessee as a multimedia journalist for WTVC-TV. Where she reported breaking news, including the deadly April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across the Southeast. In addition, she also served as a writer for Rolling Out and Crossroads News.

She attended and graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois. where she earned her master’s degree in broadcast journalism and received a full-tuition scholarship from the McCormick Foundation.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from Emory University in Atlanta where she also received a full-tuition scholarship. Mitchell was one of six graduates in her class named to the school’s Hall of Fame for her dedication to Emory and the surrounding community.

Mitchell is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and the National Association of Black Journalists. Moreover, she also mentors many budding journalists and speaks at various schools, churches, and conferences. Mitchell has won numerous honors for her community involvement with youth and women.

Marissa Mitchell Salary

She earns an annual salary ranging between $ 56,000 – $ 135,500.

Marissa Mitchell Net Worth

She has an estimated net worth of $1 million – $ 5 Million dollars

Marissa Mitchell Social Media Platforms

She has over 8.6k followers on Twitter, 3.1k followers on Facebook, and 2.9 k followers on Instagram.

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