Darlene Melendez Biography
Darlene Melendez is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KOAT 7, serving as the 4 p.m. anchor. She has been working for the station since January 2022, after working for News 12 in New York City for 2 years.
Darlene Melendez Age
Melendez was born on April 5th, but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s, judging from her appearance. Melendez celebrates her birthday on April 5th, as evidenced by her X bio captioned “Born April 5.”
Darlene Melendez Height
Melendez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Darlene Melendez Family
Melendez grew up in Los Angeles but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Melendez has any siblings.
Darlene Melendez Husband
Melendez is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. Melendez spends most of her free time with her dog, Derek. If she’s not hiking or binging a new show with Derek, she listens to podcasts and audiobooks, as well as going to concerts. Moreover, she enjoys discovering new coffee shops and restaurants
Darlene Melendez Net Worth
Melendez has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Darlene Melendez Salary
Melendez earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Darlene Melendez KOAT 7
Melendez is working at KOAT 7 alongside other famous KOAT 7 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Ron Burke
- Royale Dá
- Doug Fernandez
- Todd Kurtz
- Sasha Lenninger
- Cristiana Ramos
- Shelly Ribando
- Olga Breese
- Eric Green
- Byron Morton
Darlene Melendez Education
Melendez joined Pepperdine University in 2011 after completing her high school education. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism, Media Production, and Marketing.
Darlene Melendez Career
Melendez is working for KOAT 7, serving as the 4 p.m. anchor. She is elated to share the small stories that make big differences, while bringing a sense of joy and authenticity. The Los Angeles native is happier to be closer to her family and friends.
Melendez is familiar with the Southwest, as she launched her journalism career in Yuma, Arizona, as an anchor and reporter. Moreover, she worked as a reporter in Las Vegas, Nevada. She recently lived on the East Coast as a weekend anchor for the News 12 New York news network.
During her career, Melendez has broadcast some of the biggest stories, including the onset of the COVID-19 disaster in the New York region, a fatal attack on a federal judge’s family in New Jersey, and the October 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. Her October 1st report earned her a Pacific Southwest Chapter Emmy Award.
Melendez received a nomination for a New York Chapter Emmy Award for broadcasting the Jewish Deli assault in New Jersey. Even though she holds pride in the national stories she has covered, some one her most unforgettable stories are the everyday stories that affect individual people and communities.
Darlene Melendez Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Facebook and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 9K followers on Facebook and over 3.8K on X.