Melissa Moon Bio

Melissa Moon, an acclaimed journalist, is currently a reporter and anchor at WREG-TV, a CBS affiliate based in Memphis, Tennessee, where she has been employed since 2020. Her reporting covers a broad spectrum of topics, including crime, public safety, human interest, and community events. Prior to her role at WREG-TV, Moon worked in Springfield, Missouri, earning recognition from the Missouri Broadcasters Association for her investigative journalism. She earned her degree in mass journalism and communications from both the University of South Florida and Liberty University.

Melissa Moon age and birthday

Melissa Moon was born on September 16, 1969, in Wellington, New Zealand, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Melissa Moon height and weight

Melissa Moon is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and weighs around 132 pounds (60 kg). She has a slender physique, with dark brown hair and blue eyes.

Melissa Moon educational background

Melissa Moon studied at the University of South Florida and Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she earned a degree in mass journalism and communications.

Melissa Moon spouse and children

Award-winning journalist Melissa Moon, who works for WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, keeps her personal life very private. She has not shared any information about her spouse or children publicly.

Melissa Moon’s parents and siblings

Moon was born and raised by her parents, though she has not revealed their names. She has a sister named Melanie Moon.

Melissa Moon career

Moon is an acclaimed journalist who currently works as a morning and noon anchor for WREG-TV, a CBS affiliate in Memphis, Tennessee. Since joining the station in 2020, she has continued to build on her reputation for delivering compelling news coverage. Prior to her role at WREG, Melissa made significant strides in her career while working in Springfield, Missouri, where her investigative reporting earned her notable recognition and accolades.

Melissa’s educational background laid a strong foundation for her journalism career. She attended both the University of South Florida and Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she earned a degree in mass journalism and communications. During her college years, she gained valuable experience by co-anchoring a newscast for an independent station in the Tampa Bay area alongside her twin sister. Additionally, she completed a semester-long internship at CNN in Washington D.C., which further honed her skills in the field.

In her role at WREG-TV, Melissa covers a wide array of stories, including those related to crime, public safety, human interest, and community events. Her investigative work in Missouri was particularly noteworthy, as she received recognition from the Missouri Broadcasters Association for her coverage of a woman wrongfully accused of a crime and her exposé on abuse at a state-funded facility for individuals with mental and physical challenges. Outside of work, Melissa has a diverse range of interests, including playing the harp, traveling, drawing, and participating in extreme sports such as skydiving and rock climbing.

Melissa Moon’s net worth and salary

She has a net worth of $2 million and generates an annual salary of $120,000.

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