Meredith McDonough Biography

Meredith McDonough is an American journalist working for WESH as a co-anchor on early evening and late news for WESH 2. She joined the station on October 31, 2011, and has served the station for over a decade. Previously, she worked for WESH 2’s sister station in West Palm Beach, WPBF, as an anchor and reporter.

Meredith McDonough Education

McDonough joined Allegheny College in Meadville when she finished her high school education. She later graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a Political Science minor. In college, she won the Wakefield Prize for excellence in mass communications. Further, she was the captain of her college basketball team and topped 1,000 points on senior night, as her whole family cheered her on in the stands.

Meredith McDonough Career

McDonough works for WESH as a co-anchor on early evening and late news for WESH 2. Recently, she worked with WESH 2’s Jason Guy to anchor the breaking news broadcast of a high-speed car chase for over 40 minutes, ending when the suspect T-boned another vehicle at an intersection. Their anchoring won an Associated Press award and an Emmy award.

Previously, she worked for WESH 2’s sister station in West Palm Beach, WPBF, as an anchor and reporter. Throughout her career, she has broadcasted multiple influential national stories such as Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, Tropical Storm Fay, and the Thanksgiving Day pursuit for accused killer Paul Michael Merhige.

McDonough’s broadcasting career started when she worked as an anchor and reporter at the FOX/ABC affiliates in Johnstown, WATM/WWCP. One of her unforgettable stories chronicles the 5th anniversary of the September 11th Flight 93 plane crash in Shanksville. After graduating college, she held an internship at Fox News Channel in New York. This internship helped her to confirm her passion for news storytelling.

Meredith McDonough Age

McDonough 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.

Meredith McDonough Height

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

Meredith McDonough Family

McDonough hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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 if McDonough has any siblings.

Meredith McDonough Husband

McDonough is a married woman but has kept information regarding her husband away from the public. The couple has two sons and two daughters. She cheers for the Steelers and Penguins and enjoys golfing and Orlando Magic games with her husband.

Meredith McDonough Net Worth

McDonough has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.

Meredith McDonough Salary

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