Amanda Holly Biography
Amanda Holly is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WFLA News Channel 8 as a meteorologist. Before joining the station she worked at WBTW News 13 as a meteorologist.
Amanda Holly Age
While Amanda Holly’s exact age remains undisclosed as she has kept this information private, a post on Facebook on January 5, 2021, suggests that she celebrates her birthday on this date each year. On that day, someone extended birthday wishes to Amanda Holly, saying, “Happy birthday Amanda Holly, and many many more to come.”
Amanda Holly Height
Holly stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Amanda Holly Family
On May 10, 2020, Amanda shared a photo on her Facebook page with a heartfelt caption: “Double whammy this weekend for my mom. First, a birthday, and of course today is Mother’s Day. I want to wish ALL the moms out there a very happy and relaxing day. Especially to my granny, my mom, and my sister. With things a little different this year, how are you celebrating your mom?”
Amanda Holly Husband
Amanda is happily married, as indicated by a photo she shared on her Facebook page on September 14, 2020, along with a heartfelt caption: “One year ago, me and my husband bought our first house! This was something we had been waiting for for years after living in different cities for so long. It’s been the best being able to come home and have dinner with him almost every single night.”
Amanda Holly’s Net Worth
Holly has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a meteorologist.
Amanda Holly Salary
Holly earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Amanda Holly Education
In 2008, Amanda enrolled at Sarasota High School, graduating with AP Highest Honors. She was an active participant in the National Honor Society, held a position in the student government, and achieved first place in her category at the science fair for all four years of high school. Notably, she secured the first-place overall award at the science fair during her senior year, earning her a spot at the national level. Amanda also presented her research on a photocatalyst used in aquaculture at various events, including UF JSEHS, Intel ISEF, FJAS, and WEP.
Upon completing high school in 2012, Amanda Holly joined the University of Florida, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, and Climatology. During her undergraduate years, she served as an instructor with UF SCUBA, worked part-time as a weather presenter for WRUF and WUFT radio, and served as the UF Athletics Meteorologist for Florida.
She was also involved with the Society of Women Engineers, the American Meteorological Society, and the Gator SCUBA Club. This involvement continued until the year 2017. In the same year, 2017, Holly transitioned to Mississippi State University, where she successfully earned a master’s degree in applied meteorology by 2019.
Amanda Holly Career
Amanda Holly is employed at Nexstar Media Group, where she serves as a morning meteorologist and science reporter. In this role, she takes on various responsibilities, including writing, producing, and editing environmental and space stories covering topics such as coral reefs in the Floridan aquifer, the commercial crew program, and Artemis.
Amanda conducts research for daily forecasts, updates graphics, writes web stories, delivers social media updates, and records radio segments. She is actively involved in national hurricane coverage for major storms like Dorian, Laura, Elsa, Zeta, Ida, and more through the “Tracking the Tropics” segment. Amanda is not only a meteorologist but also broadcasts company-wide each Wednesday during the hurricane season.
Before her current position, she worked at WBTW News 13 as a weekend evening and midday weekday meteorologist, also serving as the main fill-in anchor from July 2017 to June 2019. During this time, she engaged in daily forecasting, designed graphics for TV, social media, and the web using WSI, and actively participated in community involvements such as school visits, career days, and station tours. Amanda’s work at WBTW involved live shots during hurricanes, fair weather, festivals, and extensive coverage during events like Irma, Florence, and Michael.
From May 2013 to July 2017, Amanda worked at WRUF-TV as a weather forecaster for the University of Florida. In this role, she researched forecast data, collaborated with teammates, and created forecasts for North Central Florida. She also served as the live anchor for the 5 o’clock newscast, recorded segments for a 24/7 local weather channel, and mentored newer forecasters in the program.
In addition to her broadcasting career, Amanda gained experience as a Design Engineer Intern at Spirit Aerosystems from May 2015 to August 2015. During this internship, she contributed to redesigning a portion of the Boeing NG-900 fuselage to fit the new Boeing MAX-9 model using Catia, a 3D modeling software. She worked closely with stress engineers to validate designed parts.
From May 2010 to August 2013, Amanda worked as a Gastroenterologist Secretary for Florida Digestive Health Specialists in Sarasota, Florida. In this summer job, she handled tasks such as making copies, sorting and purging patient files, electronically scanning patient paper charts, and entering data into patient files for the doctor.
Amanda Holly WFLA
Holly is working at WFLA alongside other famous WFLA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Chris Martinez
- Jack Royer
- Jeff Berardelli
- Leigh Spann
- Rebecca Barry
- Eric Stone
- Walt Buteau
- Shannon Behnken
- Mahsa Saeidi
- Dan Lucas
Amanda Holly Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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