Penelope Lopez Biography
Penelope Lopez is an American Multimedia Journalist working for KATC-TV as a reporter and multimedia journalist. She joined the station in October 2023, after previously working as an associate producer and booker at ABC News.
Penelope Lopez Education
Lopez attended Hofstra University in 2016 where she received a bachelor of arts in Journalism, Communication, and a minor in Spanish in 2020. While still studying there, she also majored in films and Spain from the Universidad Nebrija in 2018. She was also a member of various clubs such as Habitat for Humanity, France Dance, and Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society.
During her time at college, Penelope worked as a peer tutor and mentor where she assisted students adjust to campus life. She also served as a resident safety representative and office secretary serving the institution from February 2017 to May 2019. While there, she contributed innovative ideas and acted as a joint between directors and students.
Apart from this, Lopez also worked as a national news anchor at Hofstra Today where she provided news and attended meetings of behave of the station. In August 2019, she accepted a position as a Resident assistant working there for ten months.
Penelope Lopez Career
Lopez serves as a reporter and multimedia journalist at KATC TV in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her duties at the station are editing, pitching, shooting, and writing stories for Vermilion Parish. Before joining KATC TV in October 2023, Penelope worked for ABC News 20/20 and Nightline where she served as an intern. As an intern, she was in charge of researching, shooting, and investigating local stories. From there, she served as a production associate working in that position from August 2021 to October 2021.
Afterward, Lopez worked as an associate producer and booker along with anchor Linsey Davis on ABC News. While there, she covered major breaking news including the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the Russia-Ukraine War, racial uprisings, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She also conducted high-profile interviews with prominent politicians, social media influencers, and White House officials. On top of this, Penelope also co-created a weekly series titled TikTalk which addressed content creators and issues affecting them.
She began her career as an audio technician at 88.7FM WRHU in Long Island, New York. During her period there, Penelope controlled microphones and operated radio equipment. She served the station for one year and two months from December 2018 to 2020. Aside from working as a journalist, Lopez worked as a student global leader for Academic Programs International (API). She advocated for new endeavors around the world and recruited students who wanted to study abroad.
Penelope Lopez Age
Lopez is 26 years old as of 2024. She was born on February 27, 1998, in Long Island, New York City, United States and she celebrates her birthday on February 27 every year.
Penelope Lopez Height
Lopez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Penelope Lopez Family
Lopez was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and currently resides in Lafayette, Louisiana. During her leisure time, Penelope loves exploring art galleries, traveling, attending concerts, and going to the movies.
Penelope Lopez Husband
Lopez 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.
Penelope Lopez Net Worth
Lopez has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a multimedia journalist.
Penelope Lopez Salary
Lopez earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Penelope Lopez KATC-TV
Lopez works at KATC-TV where she works alongside other famous KATC-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Ange Toussaint
- Anna Fischer
- Paris Flannigan
- Meagan Glover
- Calyn Lamanno
- Jae Malbrough
- Christina Mondragon
- Darcie Ortique
- Jazmin Thibodeaux
- Taylor Toole
- Rob Perillo
- Daniel Philips