Who is Marie Saavedra?

Marie Saavedra is an American journalist currently employed by CBS News in Chicago. She started her career as an anchor and reporter at KYTV in Springfield, Missouri, covering major events such as the aftermath of the EF-5 tornado in Joplin in 2011. Saavedra has also worked at KTVK in Phoenix and WFAA in Dallas, where she received Regional Emmys for her feature stories and live reports. A Missouri School of Journalism graduate, she returned to Chicago in October 2020 to concentrate on local news and human-interest stories.

Marie Saavedra’s age and birthday

Saavedra was born and grew up in Evanston, Chicago, United States.

Marie Saavedra height and weight

She stands at a height of 1.7 m and weighs 67 kg.

Marie educational background

Saavedra was raised in Evanston and completed her studies at the Missouri School of Journalism. She launched her career as an anchor and reporter at KYTV in Springfield, Missouri.

Marie Saavedra spouse and children

Saavedra is currently single and not married. She has not shared any information about having children.

Marie parents, siblings and nationality

Saavedra is an American journalist working for CBS News in Chicago. Unfortunately, she has not yet shared information about her parents and siblings.

Marie Saavedra career

Saavedra’s journalism career has been marked by notable achievements and varied experiences. She started at KYTV in Springfield, Missouri, where she covered significant events like the aftermath of the EF-5 tornado in Joplin in 2011. Her reporting on a mishandled veteran’s case at a local VA hospital earned her a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award.

Saavedra later worked at KTVK in Phoenix, covering diverse topics such as immigration and wildfires. She spent seven years at WFAA in Dallas, receiving Regional Emmys for her feature stories and live reports, including coverage of the 2016 Dallas police ambush. In October 2020, Saavedra joined CBS News in Chicago, where she focuses on local news and human-interest stories.

Marie net worth and salary

Saavedra has a net worth between $700,000 and $1 million. Her annual salary is between $35,000 and $100,000.

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