Ken Molestina Biography
Ken Molestina is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for CBS 11 as a reporter and anchor. He has worked for the station since January 2014 after working for WUSA-TV based in Washington, D.C. where he served as a reporter for several years.
Ken Molestina Age
Molestina likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 30’s judging from his appearance.
Ken Molestina Height
Molestina stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 11 inches.
Ken Molestina Family
Molestina was born and raised in Texas by his parents, alongside his sister, Karla Rebecca Molestina. Karla is married to Cris Galarce, and together they have a daughter and a son named Jordan.
Ken Molestina Wife
Molestina is happily married to Diana Parra, who was born on November 3rd, 1989. The couple exchanged vows in July 2018 and commemorated their second anniversary in July 2020. Their joyous journey expanded on December 31, 2022, at 9:49 AM when they welcomed their first child at Medical City Dallas Hospital. Their daughter, Charlotte Eve Molestina, entered the world weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces.
Ken Molestina Net Worth
Molestina has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter.
Ken Molestina Salary
Molestina earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Ken Molestina Education
Molestina earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he actively participates as a board member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Ken Molestina Career
Molestina serves as a news anchor and reporter at CBS 11, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Before his tenure at CBS 11, he worked as a reporter at WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C. for several years. Before that, Molestina held the public safety and crime reporter role at KVIA-TV in El Paso. He began his journalism career as a reporter and intern at WFOR-TV in Miami.
Throughout his career, Molestina has garnered several awards and honors, including an Emmy Award for his investigative report on the underground sewer tunnels in El Paso used by human smugglers and undocumented immigrants. He also received an Emmy Award nomination for his coverage of the Barrio Azteca gang, a dangerous transnational border gang.
Additionally, Molestina earned a first-place award from the Texas Associated Press in the “Breaking News” category. One of Molestina’s most memorable assignments was covering the execution of a Texas death row inmate, an experience he described as profound. He has also reported on significant events such as the 2011 celebrations following the assassination of Osama Bin Laden and the 2012 re-election and inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Ken Molestina CBS11
Molestina works at CBS 11 where he works with his colleagues who are anchors, reporters, and meteorologists and they include;
- Robbie Owens
- Steve Pickett
- Keith Russell
- Scott Padgett
- Jeff Ray
- Erin Moran
- Brittany Rainey
- Andy Adler
- Bill Jones
Ken Molestina Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.