Darlene Melendez Biography
Darlene Melendez is an American journalist working for KOAT as the 4:00 p.m. anchor since joining the station in January 2022. Previously, she worked for News 12 in New York as an anchor and reporter for 2 years.
Darlene Melendez Education
Melendez joined Pepperdine University in 2011, after she had finished high school. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism, Media Production, and Marketing.
Darlene Melendez Career
Melendez works for KOAT as the 4:00 p.m. anchor. The Los Angeles native is thrilled to be closer to her family and friends. She kickstarted her journalism career as an anchor and reporter in Yuma, Arizona. Further, she reported in Las Vegas, Nevada. Most recently, she worked on the East Coast as anchor and reporter for News 12 for 2 years.
During her career, Melendez has covered some big stories, including the first COVID-19 disaster in the New York region, a fatal attack on a federal judge’s family in New Jersey, and the October 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. She won a Pacific Southwest Chapter Emmy Award for her reporting. Additionally, she won a New York Chapter Emmy nomination for her broadcast about he Jewish Deli attack in New Jersey.
Even though Melendez is proud of the national stories she has broadcasted, some of her unforgettable stories are the everyday stories that affect individual people and communities. With a sense of joy and authenticity, she is happy to share small stories that create big differences.
Darlene Melendez Age
Melendez likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.
Darlene Melendez Height
Melendez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Darlene Melendez Family
Melendez has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also unknown if Melendez has any siblings.
Darlene Melendez Husband
Melendez is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. During her free time, she hikes or binges a new show with her dog. She also enjoys going to concerts, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, baking, and finding new coffee shops and restaurants.
Darlene Melendez Net Worth
Melendez has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Darlene Melendez Salary
Melendez earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Darlene Melendez KOAT
Melendez is working at KOAT where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ron Burke
- Royale Da
- Todd Kurtz
- Sasha Lenninger
- Shelly Ribando
- Doug Fernandez
- Natalie Bode
- Byron Morton
- Eric Green
- Aliyah Chavez
- Julian Paras