Katrina Irwin Biography
Katrina Irwin is an American journalist working for WROC as a special projects reporter and anchor. She is no stranger to WROC, having first worked for the News 8 team from October 2002 to May 2013. In the fall of 2021, she returned to News 8 as a regular fill-in on the anchor desk.
Katrina Irwin Education
Irwin joined the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University after finishing her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
Katrina Irwin Career
Irwin works for WROC as a special projects reporter and anchor. Every week, she surprises local teachers for being excellent educators by giving them a “Golden Apple Award.” These stories air on Tuesday evenings on News 8 at 5. According to her, the best part of her job is her job!
Irwin is no stranger to WROC, having first joined the News 8 team in October 2002 as a general assignment reporter. She was later promoted to weekend anchor, where she anchored News 8 at Sunrise and Noon for 6 years. She held that role until May 2013, when she decided to take a break from news and focus on raising her two children with her husband. In the fall of 2021, she returned to News 8 as a regular fill-in on the anchor desk. She looks forward to doing a job she loves and still spend a lot of time at home with her children.
During her career at News 8, Irwin has broadcast numerous stories. Some of her career highlights include broadcasting the LPGA at her beloved Locust Hill Country Club, the PGA Championship at Oak Hill in 2003, and President George W. Bush’s visit in 2006. She is also proud of her Go Green reports, which concentrated on improving the environment. Before working for WROC, Irwin reported for WPTZ in Plattsburgh/Burlington and WWNY in Watertown.
Katrina Irwin Age
Irwin 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.
Katrina Irwin Height
Irwin stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Katrina Irwin Family
Irwin grew up on a dairy farm, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Irwin has any siblings.
Katrina Irwin Husband
Irwin is married to John. The couple has two children and a mini goldendoodle named “Easton.” She loves to spend as much time outdoors as possible. She loves to play paddle tennis, golf, and ski with her family.
Katrina Irwin Net Worth
Irwin has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Katrina Irwin Salary
Irwin earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Katrina Irwin WROC
Irwin is working at WROC where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Adam Chodak
- Theresa Marsenburg
- Natalie Kucko
- Brennan Somers
- Eric Snitil
- James Gilbert
- Kayla Smith
- Thad Brown
- Caleb Carr
- Rachel Libert
- Isabel Garcia