Rachel McNeill Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, 12News, Husband, Family, Salary, Net Worth

Rachel McNeill Biography

Rachel McNeill is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist best known for working for 12News serving as an anchor. She worked for the station from April 2019 till May 2022. Since April 2022, she serves the station freelance as a contributing news anchor.

Rachel McNeill Career

McNeill serves freelance as a contributing anchor for 12 News. Previously, she anchored Today in AZ on weekday mornings from 4:30 – 7 a.m. In addition to this role, she contributed across all 12 News shows and platforms. Prior to coming to 12News, she worked for KPRC2, a Houston NBC affiliate.

During her time in KPRC 2, she served as an anchor as well as a reporter for about 7 years. Prior to her time in KPRC 2, she had worked for other stations all across Louisiana, North Carolina, New Orleans, Raleigh, and Midland, Texas.

McNeill went to the University of Texas at Austin where she attained her degree in Broadcast Journalism. Since she started her journalism career, she has enclosed stories and events that have hit the headlines all across America including the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

She also enclosed the Newton School shootings and the Sochi and Rio Olympic Games. Furthermore, she is also an active volunteer in ” at-risk youth” where she works closely with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Dress for Success.

Rachel McNeill Leaving 12 News

McNeill changed her duties from a weekday Morning News Anchor to a contributing anchor. She stepped down from her task to spend more time with her family. She will make appearances during special events, and projects for 12 News.

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Rachel McNeill Age

McNeill is 49 years old. She was born on October 22, 1974, in Jamaica. She celebrates her birthday on the 22nd of October every year.

Rachel McNeill Height

McNeill stands at a height of 5 feet 6 (1.68m) inches tall.

Rachel McNeill Family

McNeill 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 McNeill has any siblings.

Rachel McNeill Husband

She is married to Dr. Wayne Franklin, the co-director of the Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The couple lives with their two sons, Hudson Franklin and Lionel Franklin in Arizona. Hudson was born on 7th June 2011 and is 12 years old.

Rachel McNeill Salary

McNeill earns an annual salary ranging from $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Rachel McNeill Net Worth

McNeill has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an anchor.

Rachel McNeill 12 News

McNeill works at 12 News where she works alongside other famous 12 News anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

  1. Mark Curtis
  2. Caribe Devine
  3. Rachel Cole
  4. Mitch Carr
  5. Trisha Hendricks

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about McNeill.

Who is McNeill?She is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist
AgeMcNeill is 49 years old.
Height5 feet 6 (1.68m)
SpouseDr. Wayne Franklin
Salary$40,000 – $ 110,500
Net Worth$1 Million – $5 Million

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