Melissa Hipolit Biography
Melissa Hipolit is an eminent American Journalist working in Richmond, Virginia for WTVR as an Investigative Reporter. She joined WTVR in October 2013. She is a visual storyteller and tenacious investigator who has worked as a television reporter for over a decade and is a doer who does not give up on a task.
Melissa Hipolit Education
She received her education at George Mason High School. After high school, she attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges from 2000 to 2004 where she attained a BA in History. From 2007 to 2008, she attended Syracuse University where she attained an MS in Broadcast Journalism.
Melissa Hipolit Career
She works or WTVR in Richmond, Virginia as an Investigative Reporter. She joined WTVR in October 2013. Prior to joining WTVR, she worked for WJHL-TV as a Morning Anchor/Anchor of “The 7″/Reporter from October 2008 to October 2013. While there, she won a Tennessee AP Award for a story about Southwest Virginia’s coal country during the presidential election of 2012. From January 2007 to July 2007, she worked as a Desk Assistant for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Also, she worked as an Assistant Editor and CQ Researcher for Congressional Quarterly from July 2005 to December 2006. From 2004 to 2005, she was an Executive Assistant for Stateside Associates.
Melissa Hipolit Age
Melissa was born on October 23, 1982, therefore she is 40 years old as of August 2023. She thus celebrates her birthday on October 23rd of every year.
Melissa Hipolit Height
She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m) tall.
Melissa Hipolit Family
Hipolit 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 Melissa has any siblings.
Melissa Hipolit Husband
Hipolit is married to the love of her life, John Ralston. They got married in November 2020. She and her husband are blessed with two sons, Bryce and John Theodore “Teddy” Ralston.
Melissa Hipolit’s Net Worth
Hipolit has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which she has earned through being a Reporter.
Melissa Hipolit Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Melissa Hipolit WTVR
Melissa works at WTVR where she works alongside other well-reputed WTVR anchors, meteorologists, sports anchors, and reporters including;
- Julie Bragg
- Jake Burns
- Rob Cardwell
- Caroline Coleburn
- Wayne Covil
- Antoinette Essa
- Bill Fitzgerald
- Laura French
- Joi Fultz
- Reba Hollingsworth
- Brendan King
- Tyler Layne
- Kristen Luehrs
- Maggi Marshall
- Greg McQuade
- Cheryl Miller
- GeNienne Samuels
- Tracy Sears
- Bree Sison
- Cameron Thompson
- Zach Daniel
- Tom Patton