Mackenzie Maynard Biography

Mackenzie Maynard is an American journalist working for WTNH as a weekend evening anchor at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on WTNH and at 10 p.m. on WCTX since joining the station in February 2025. This is her second tenure with the station, as she worked here as a news reporter from November 2019 to November 2021. Previously, she worked for News 12 Long Island as a news anchor.

Mackenzie Maynard Education

Maynard joined the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2011 after finishing her studies at Billerica Memorial High School. In 2015, she graduated with dual degrees in Communication and Journalism, as well as a minor in Political Science.

Mackenzie Maynard Career

Maynard works for WTNH as a weekend evening anchor at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on WTNH and at 10 p.m. on WCTX. This is her second tenure with the station, as she worked here as a news reporter from November 2019 to November 2021.

Maynard has worked as a broadcast journalist for more thana decade. Moreover, she is a multimedia journalist who anchors, writes, shoots, and edits her own stories. During this time, she has won Emmy nominations and built a reputation for sharing compelling and impactful stories.

Maynard has broadcast some of the most urgent issues impacting local communities as a reporter in Washington, San Diego, Long Island, and Connecticut. While in San Diego, she has delivered in-depth coverage on the border disaster and firsthand accounts of numerous wildfires. She also received recognition from the San Diego Press Club for her reports and was nominated for an Emmy.

During her time in Connecticut and Long Island, Maynard covered the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. In this capacity, she shed light on the challenges faced by teachers, students, and families. She makes sure that the community is informed during crucial times by breaking news efficiently and effectively.She has a passion for storytelling and is devoted to journalistic integrity.

Mackenzie Maynard Age

Maynard 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.

Mackenzie Maynard Height

Maynard stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Mackenzie Maynard Family

Maynard’s mother passed away, as evidenced by her Instagram post on November 18, 2025, captioned “You would be turning 58 today but instead you are up in heaven…I hope you’re dancing with your dad and forever smiling down on Robert and I. I’ll never stop missing you ❤️.” Even so, she has not disclosed more information about her parents, especially her father. It is also not known if Maynard has any siblings.

Mackenzie Maynard Husband

Maynard is engaged to John O’Donoghue, a firefighter. They are scheduled to marry on December 3, 2026. On December 3, 2025, she posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned “Today marks one year from our wedding day, and I’m feeling beyond blessed to have a man who loves me fiercely through…” He proposed to her in December 2024. They began dating in June 2020, as evidenced by her Instagram post on June 25, 2025, captioned “…Five years ago today, God brought you into my life as a friend. Somehow, love took the lead…”

John celebrates his birthday on April 4th. On April 4, 2025, she posted a photo of them on her Facebook account and captioned it “Happy birthday to my handsome fiancé! We celebrated with a wonderful dinner at Grano Arso Restaurant in Chester.” She has a dog named Axel. During her free time, she goes on a hike with her dog, enjoys a good book, or takes a cup of coffee.

Mackenzie Maynard Net Worth

Maynard has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Mackenzie Maynard Salary

Maynard earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.