Meg Gatto Biography
Meg Gatto is an American Emmy Award-winning Reporter and Anchor working for WVUE-TV as a co-anchor at 5 pm & 10 pm. Before joining WVUE-TV, she worked for the ABC affiliate in Harrisonburg, Virginia where she served as a general assignment reporter.
Meg Gatto Education
Gatto completed her high school education in her hometown before later moving from Philadelphia and New Orleans. After high school, she enrolled at Loyola University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Meg Gatto Career
Gatto serves as a co-anchor at 5 pm & 10 pm on WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana. She also works together with the National Council of Jewish Women where she leads the FOX 8 Defenders in coverage of news affecting the community. Besides this, Meg has also covered major investigative news including the story of an apartment complex owned by a religious non-profit.
Her remarkable story includes the tenant’s struggles which led to change in the Louisiana state constitution. Another story that led to an impact on society is the investigation reports on home generators after Hurricane Ida which led to the change of state law that required homes to be built with carbon monoxide detectors. Before coming to FOX 8 New, Megs spent two years working for an ABC affiliate where she served as a general assignment reporter.
Throughout her career, Gatto has covered extensive news including the Danziger Bridge trial, the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, and the murder of former Saints player Will Smith. For her works, she has been awarded various awards such as two Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards, countless New Orleans Press Club awards, and two regional Edward R. Murrow awards. She was also nominated by the Louisiana Associated Press awards for the best reports coverage.
Meg Gatto Age
Gatto was born on August 15 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and she celebrates her birthday on August 15 every year. However, she has not disclosed the year in which she was born therefore it is unknown how old she is. Although, she might be in her 30s.
Meg Gatto Height
Gatto stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Meg Gatto Family
Gatto was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to her parents whom she has shared some of her photos on her Instagram account. However, she has not disclosed any information concerning her siblings therefore it is unknown if she has siblings.
Meg Gatto Husband
Gatto is married to Travers Mackel who works as an anchor and reporter at 4 pm & 5 pm on WDSU6 in New Orleans. The pair tied the knot in May 2018 at a lavish wedding ceremony that was attended by both family members and friends. The couple welcomed their first child, Finley Elizabeth in March 2019 followed by Ellison Grace, who was born on January 28, 2021.
Meg Gatto Net Worth
Gatto has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an anchor and reporter.
Meg Gatto Salary
Gatto earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Meg Gatto WVUE-TV
Gatto works at WVUE-TV where she works alongside other famous WVUE-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Zack Fradella
- Chris Welty
- Hannah Gard
- Bruce Katz
- Andrés Fuentes
- David Jones
- Nicondra Norwood
- Lee Zurik
- Maddie Kerth
- Ashlyn Brothers