Mike Perlstein Biography
Mike Perlstein is an American Emmy Award-Winning Reporter working for WWL-TV as an investigative reporter. Before working at WWL-TV, he served as an editor at newsplink.com in New Orleans.
Mike Perlstein Education
After graduating from high school, Mike attended Reed College in 1979 where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics in 1984. He then enrolled at Northwestern University where he attained a Master’s degree in Journalism in 1986.
Mike Perlstein Career
Perlstein works as an investigative reporter at WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana. He joined the station in January 2010 working as a managing editor before later securing a position as an investigative reporter. As an investigative reporter, Mike has covered multiple news including miscarriages of justice in the courts, corrupt officials, and exposing government waste. He also reported the hidden insurance purchases by New Orleans judges and uncovered the traffic court judge who violated traffic laws.
In 2013, he won the IRE finalist for his story that exposed the insider connections at Tulane University. Earlier, Perlstein worked for newsplink.com in New Orlean where he served as an editor. While there, he assisted in opening up magazine-style news and website platforms. He served the station for two years from 2008 to 2010.
Mike began his journalism journey in January 1986 working as a staff writer at the Times-Picayune in New Orleans. During his time there, he wrote stories for the web and covered major investigative stories such as crime and political cases. For his work, he was awarded the Public Service award for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the Pulitzer Prize award. He worked for the station for more than 20 years from January 198 to August 2006.
Aside from working as a journalist, he also worked as an assistant professor at Loyola University from August 2006 to December 2009. While there, Mike wrote freelance articles for various magazines such as New Orleans Magazine, Washington Post, and The New York Times. He also educated people and shared his experiences with Tulane University, SUNO, and journalists.
Mike Perlstein Age
Perlstein likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
Mike Perlstein Height
Perlstein stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Mike Perlstein Family
Perlstein was the son of Robert Perlstein who died in September 2021 on the Jewish New Year after singing and watching. However, he has not shared the details regarding his mother and siblings.
Mike Perlstein Wife
Perlstein is a married man and a father of three children namely Jackie, Max, and Eli Perlstein. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling, and coaching basketball and soccer teams.
Mike Perlstein Net Worth
Perlstein has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter.
Mike Perlstein Salary
Perlstein earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Mike Perlstein WWL-TV
Boudreaux works at WWL-TV where he works alongside other famous WWL-TVanchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Brheanna Boudreaux
- Katie Moore
- Eric Paulsen
- Alexa Trischler
- Whitney Miller
- Cris Franklin
- David Hammer
- Alexandra Cranford
- Seth Lewis