Melissa Lee Biography
Melissa Lee is an American anchor/reporter known for having worked for CBS6 Albany in New York. She joined the station in March 2016 and departed in late 2021. There she served as a morning news anchor.
Melissa Lee Age
Lee is 47 years as of 2021. She was born on 4th November in Great Neck, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on November 4 every year.
Melissa Lee Height
Lee stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches tall.
Melissa Lee Family
She was raised in Central Florida however her birthplace is in San Diego California. Melissa has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if she has any siblings.
Melissa Lee Husband
Lee is married to Benjamin Kallo who was her long-term boyfriend. They tied the knot in 2017. Together the couple has been blessed with a daughter who they named Lennon and as of 2021, they are expecting a second child. In addition, on October 19, 2021, she posted on her Instagram a photo of her with her husband while they were on their babymoon.
Melissa Lee Salary
Lee earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Melissa Lee Net Worth
Lee has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million -$5 Million which she has earned through her career as an anchor.
Melissa Lee Career / Melissa Lee Leaving CBS6-WRGB
Lee has served at CBS6 Albany in New York as a morning news anchor. In December 2021, she went on maternity leave to conceive her 2nd daughter. In March 2022, she announced that she would not be returning to the station, since her husband received a promotion moving us to Charlotte, North Carolina, so she had to relocate with her family.
Before joining CBS6, she anchored and reported in Macon, Georgia, and Knoxville, Tennessee. She covered everything from the killing and dismembering of a Mercer law school graduate to NASCAR races at Atlanta Motor Speedway during her stay in the Song and Soul of the south. Lee has helped cover the consequences of tornadoes across East Tennessee in Vol Country. She has started a new program called Foodie Friday after monitoring roadways in the morning.
When coming to her education, Lee attended the University of South Florida in Tempa where she successfully graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. Growing up in Florida and spending countless hours on the beach, Lee’s love for the ocean is immeasurable. A two-year stint in the Great Smoky Mountains gave birth to hobbies is so enthusiastic about, canoeing and hiking.
Despite her busy schedule as a news anchor, she is also a good cook trying new recipes and exploring new areas with her husband and rescue dog. Lee is never choosy she partakes in all activities the capital has to offer. She is looking forward to tracking season in Saratoga Springs, hiking in the Adirondacks, and sledding in Washington Park.
Melissa Lee CBS6/WRGB
Lee has worked at CBS6/WRGB where she worked alongside other famous CBS6/WRGB anchors and reporters including;
- Leanne DeRosa
- Chet Davis
- Lynsey Smith
- Heather Kovar
- Liz Bishop
- Craig Gold
- Emily DeFeciani
- Alyssa Caroprese
Melissa Lee Social Media Platforms
Lee is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Twitter which has over 123k followers.