Linda Schmidt is an American journalist and reporter for FOX 5 New York.
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Best Known For:Reporter at FOX 5 New York
Breakthrough:Joined FOX 5 New York as a reporter in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Linda Schmidt
- Full Name: Linda Schmidt
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter
- Known For: FOX 5 New York
- Place of Birth: Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Gender: Female
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
- Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $55,000-$240,000 (Estimated range)
Linda Schmidt Age
Linda Schmidt's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- Pennsylvania State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
Career & Work
Linda Schmidt's career includes news and reporting roles with WNYW / FOX 5 New York and Q100.
Organization: WNYW / FOX 5 New York
Role: Reporter
Period: 1993–Present
Details: New York City · Investigative and consumer reporting; joined FOX 5 in 1993.
Organization: Q100
Role: Radio employee
Organization: KOLR-TV
Role: Reporter and weekend weather forecaster
Details: Springfield, Missouri
Organization: WTNH-TV
Role: Reporter
Details: New Haven, Connecticut
Organization: WCAU-TV
Role: Reporter
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rise to Fame
Linda Schmidt became known for her work as reporter at FOX 5 New York.
Notable Coverage
- World Trade Center attacks – FOX 5 New York – 2001
- TWA Flight 800 crash – FOX 5 New York – 1996
- 9/11 Commission hearings – FOX 5 New York
- Death of John F. Kennedy Jr – FOX 5 New York – 1999
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Nine Emmy Awards for reporting; FOX 5 also lists 24 Emmy nominations.
- Journalism recognition — Associated Press
- Journalism recognition — New York Press Club
- Journalism recognition — New York State Broadcasters Association
Personal Information
- Full Name: Linda Schmidt
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Reporter
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
