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Melanie Zanona Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 9, 2026: By John MP

Melanie Zanona is an American journalist and capitol hill correspondent for CNN.

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Best Known For:The digital series Huddle
Breakthrough:Joined CNN as a Capitol Hill correspondent after establishing a reputation as a leading... in 2021

10 Quick Facts About Melanie Zanona

  • Full Name: Melanie Zanona
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Known For: the digital series Huddle
  • Current Role: Capitol Hill Correspondent
  • Current Employer:CNN
  • Age: 45 years old
  • Date of Birth: March 29, 1981
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
  • Marital Status: Married
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Melanie Zanona Age

Melanie Zanona is 45 years old. She was born on March 29, 1981, and her zodiac sign is Aries.

Melanie Zanona Height

Melanie Zanona stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 163 cm.

Education

She attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in News-Editorial Journalism.

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: News-Editorial Journalism

Career & Work

Melanie Zanona's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and Politico.

Organization: CNN
Role: Capitol Hill Correspondent
Period: 2021–Present
Organization: Politico
Role: Congressional Reporter
Period: 2019–2021
Details: Author of Huddle
Organization: The Hill
Role: Staff Writer
Period: 2016–2018

Rise to Fame

Melanie Zanona rose to prominence for her role on the digital series Huddle.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Huddle.

Other

  • Work: Huddle (Author/Reporter, 2019-2021) — Politico's guide to Congressional politics.

Notable Coverage

  • January 6th Capitol Attack — Politico/CNN — 2021 — <p>Extensive reporting on the aftermath and Congressional investigations.</p>

Melanie Zanona Family & Relationships

Melanie Zanona is married to Jason Robert Seher.

  • Father: Alan Zanona
  • Mother: Kelly Zanona

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Melanie Zanona
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 29, 1981
  • Age: 45
  • Birthday: March 29
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 4 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Alan Zanona
  • Mother: Kelly Zanona
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jason Robert Seher

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Jason Robert Seher (Spouse • Husband)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/MZanona

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