Mickaela Castillo Biography
Mickaela Castillo is an American reporter working for KTVK News serving as a multimedia journalist and reporter. She joined the station in July 2023 after working as a multimedia journalist at CBS2 News in Boise.
Mickaela Castillo Education
Castillo attended Pinnacle High School in Phoenix before later joining Arizona University in 2017 where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Journalism. She was also an active member of Chapel Haven and Alpha Phi.
Mickaela Castillo Career
Castillo works for KTVK News in Phoenix, Arizona where she serves as a multimedia journalist and reporter. She is thrilled to be in Phoenix where she is looking forward to sharing her community stories and exploring the areas. Castillo has been with the station for more than ten months since she joined in July 2023.
Mickaela previously worked for CBS2 News in Boise where she served as a multimedia journalist. While there, she was in charge of conducting interviews, editing, and providing unscripted breaking news. She also reported high-profile crime cases such as the University of Idaho murders and the Lori Vallow Daybell trial. On top of this, Castillo also covered significant news wildly focusing on government scandals, local crime, and community events.
Earlier, Mickaela spends two years working as a reporter at UATV 3 News from January 2019 to May 2021. She also served as a news director and lead reporter from April 2019 to May 2021. Castillo began her broadcasting career at KVOA-TV serving as a news intern from August 2019 to December 2019.
Besides working as a journalist, Castillo is an active member of Praying Pelican Mission where she serves as a missionary. In addition to this, she is also a member of Scottsdale Bible Church, Chapel Haven, and Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.
Mickaela Castillo Age
Castillo is 25 years old as of 2024. She was born on February 6, 1999, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, and celebrates her birthday every year on February 6.
Mickaela Castillo Height
Castillo stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Mickaela Castillo Family
Castillo is the daughter of Robert Castillo and Sara Elich, both of her parents work as real estate agents. Her mother works at Gabel Phillips Group at RETSY while her father is an Elich and Associate Group advocate. He is also the founder and owner of Black Tie Limousine. In addition, her family resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Mickaela Castillo Husband
Castillo is very private about her personal life, therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Mickaela Castillo Net Worth
Castillo has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a reporter.
Mickaela Castillo Salary
Castillo earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Mickaela Castillo Honors and Awards
- Academic Year Highest Academic Distinction
- Nominee for Best Beginning News Writers’ Competition
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Academic Distinction from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- In May 2018, she awarded Dean’s List With Distinction
Mickaela Castillo KTVK-TV
Castillo works at KTVK-TV where she works alongside other famous KTVK-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Gary Harper
- Micaela Marshall
- Zach Prelutsky
- Elliott Polakoff
- Susan Casper
- Darrell J. Cunningham
- Holly Back
- Emma Lockhart
- Julia Lopez
- Whitney Clack