Marie Saavedra is a journalist known for working as an anchor and reporter at CBS News Chicago (WBBM-TV).
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10 Quick Facts About Marie Saavedra
- Full Name: Marie Saavedra
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Gender: Female
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
- Net Worth: $336,000-$4,804,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $49,000-$213,000 (Estimated range)
Education
She attended University of Missouri School of Journalism, where she studied Journalism.
- University of Missouri School of Journalism
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Marie Saavedra's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News Chicago (WBBM-TV), a television station and WFAA.
Organization: CBS News Chicago (WBBM-TV)
Role: Anchor and reporter
Period: 2020–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Joined the CBS News Chicago team in October 2020.
Organization: WFAA
Role: Weekend anchor and reporter
Period: 2013–2020
Details: Dallas, Texas · Covered 2016 Dallas police ambush and other major news.
Organization: KTVK
Role: Reporter and anchor
Period: 2011–2013
Details: Phoenix, Arizona · Covered immigration and wildfires.
Organization: KYTV
Role: Anchor and reporter
Period: 2006–2011
Details: Springfield, Missouri · Covered aftermath of 2011 Joplin tornado.
Organization: KOMU
Role: Anchor and reporter
Period: 2005–2006
Details: Columbia, Missouri
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Award — Report on a Missouri veteran and a mishandled VA hospital case
- Regional Emmy Awards — Feature reporting and Dallas police ambush live coverage
Personal Information
- Full Name: Marie Saavedra
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $49,000–$213,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $336,000–$4,804,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
