Melissa Holmes Biography
Melissa Holmes is a well-known American journalist who was born and brought up in Amherst, Massachusetts. Currently, she works at Gannett in Buffalo, New York as the WGRZ-TV Daybreak Anchor. Prior to joining the WIVD, WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) as a Reporter and Anchor of Wake-Up! on CW23 WNLO Weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m. She also worked at WSYR-TV Newschannel 9 Syracuse as a Fill-In Anchor and Report
Melissa is also a multimedia journalist whose main focus is on celebrating Western New York and its Great Kids. Previously, she worked at WTVH-5 as a producer. She has earned a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award in 2018 due to her report titled Under the Helmet. The same story earned her first place for Public Service with the New York State Emmy award winner for her 2016 report about two young leukemia patients who fell in love.
| Quick Biography | |
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| Full Names | Melissa Holmes |
| Popular As | Holmes |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Melissa Holmes Age
Holmes’ age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.
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| Age: | To be updated |
| Zodiac Sign: | To be updated |
| Date of Birth: | To be updated |
| Place of Birth: | To be updated |
| Birthday: | To be updated |
Melissa Holmes Height
Melissa stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature of her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Melissa Holmes Weight Loss
According to Holmes’ previous and current Instagram pics, it is clear that Melissa has lost weight. Our efforts to get more information about the cause of her weight loss came to no avail as such information is not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and we will update you as soon as it is out.
| Height and Weight | |
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| Height | Average |
| Weight | Moderate |
| Other Body Measurements | |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Shoe Size | To be Updated |
| Dress Size | To be Updated |
| Chest Size | To be Updated |
| Waist Size | To be Updated |
| Hip Size | To be Updated |
Melissa Holmes Education
Melissa went to Sweet Home High School. She then enrolled at Syracuse University – Newhouse School of Public Communication in 2000 and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism, and a Dual minor in Political Science and Psychology in 2004.
| Education | |
|---|---|
| School | Sweet Home High School |
| College/ University | Syracuse University – Newhouse School of Public Communication |
| Highest Qualification | Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism, and a Dual minor in Political Science and Psychology |
Melissa Holmes Family
Holmes has kept a low profile when it comes to her personal life. She has not revealed any details about her parents or siblings. This information will be updated soon when the information is out to the public.
| Family Members | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | To be updated |
| Mother | To be updated |
| Brother(s) | To be updated |
| Sister(s) | To be updated |
Melissa Holmes Husband
Holmes is happily married to her husband Jay Skurski. The couple is blessed with a son called Elliott Skurski. Earlier in 2019, she posted a tweet stating that her husband was on a road trip for 3 days. However, the couple likes to keep their personal life away from the public.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Jay Skurski |
| Children | Elliott Skurski |
Melissa Holmes Salary
Melissa receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.
Melissa Holmes Net Worth
Holmes’s net worth is estimated to be between $100 thousand and $1 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Journalist. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Salary and Networth | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Between $24,292 and $72,507 |
| Net Worth | Between $100 thousand and $1 million dollars |
| Source of Income | Journalist |
Melissa Holmes WGRZ
Holmes is the current co-anchor of the Daybreak newscast at WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, NY. She is also a multi-media journalist who focuses on celebrating Western New York and its “Great Kids.” She joined the station back in January 2012 and couldn’t be more proud to be part of the Channel 2 News team where she can be able to air out the issues affecting the Western New Yorkers.
WGRZ radio station is among the best radio stations on earth. It was first signed on the air on August 14, 1954. From there, the station was also by the Corporation along with WGR. Even though WGR was owned by George Rand. The founder of the Remington Rand Company.
The Station is also an NBC affiliate sharing the 184 Barton Street studios of UHF outlet WBUF-TV. Later on, it was sold to NBC. The station now grew from being an NBC affiliate and also WBUF-TV. However, later on, they realized that it turned out to be a bad idea. Therefore, most TV sets could not receive channels above 13 or needed a special device to do it. All television reception at the time was via set-top or rooftop aerial antennas. From there, the company grew from scratch up to its current success.
Frequently Asked Questions about Melissa Holmes
Who is Melissa Holmes?
Melissa Holmes is a well-known American Journalist. Currently, she works at Gannett in Buffalo, New York as the WGRZ-TV Daybreak Anchor. Prior to joining the WIVD, WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) as a Reporter and Anchor of Wake-Up! on CW23 WNLO Weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m. She also worked at WSYR-TV Newschannel 9 Syracuse as a Fill-In Anchor and Reporter.
How old is Melissa Holmes?
Holmes was born in Amherst, Massachusetts United States, but she has not shared her date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2020.
How tall is Melissa Holmes?
Melissa stands at an average height but she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Melissa Holmes married?
Yes, she is married to her husband Jay Skurski. The couple is blessed with one or two children. Earlier in 2019, she posted a tweet stating that her husband was on a road trip for 3 days. However, the couple likes to keep their personal life away from the public.
How much is Melissa Holmes worth?
Holmes’s net worth is estimated to be between $100 thousand and $1 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Journalist.
How much does Melissa make?
Melissa receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.
Where does Holmes live?
She is a resident of Buffalo, New York, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Melissa dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Holmes now?
Melissa is still pursuing her career in journalism. She is currently working as the WGRZ-TV Daybreak Anchor at Gannett since 2012.
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