Sheila Watko Biography
Sheila Watko is an American Anchor and Reporter working for NBC10 serving as a weekday 4 am to 9 am traffic anchor. She has been working for the station since August 2015 after working for Cumulus Media.
Sheila Watko Age
Watko is 33 years old as of 2023. She was born in Montgomery County in August 1990 and raised in Glenside, Pennsylvania, and celebrates her birthday yearly in August.
Sheila Watko Height
Watko stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 4 inches.
Sheila Watko Family
Watko was born in Montgomery County alongside her sister Celine Watko who is married to Dom McGraw. She is close to her parents as she often posts their photos on her social media.
Sheila Watko Husband
Watko is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Watko being in any past relationship with anyone. During her free time, she loves reading psychological thrillers, subpar karaoke, and musical theater.
Sheila Watko Net Worth
Watko has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Sheila Watko Salary
Watko earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Sheila Watko Education
Watko attended Saint Basil Academy in 2004 where she graduated with a high school diploma in 2008. While there, she was the drama club president, a member of the Cross-Country Team, Forensics Club, and a Student Council. Afterwards, she joined Loyola University Maryland in 2008 where she graduated in 2012 with a bachelor of arts degree in communication with a specialization in digital media. At Loyola University, Sheila was a member of the Loyola Dance Company, Center for Community Service and Justice, WLOY Loyola Radio, and GreyComm Studios.
While at Loyola University Maryland, she joined the Newcastle University Study Abroad Program from 2010 to 2011 and attained study abroad, combined honors. Watko was Newcastle University’s student Ambassador from September 2010 to June 2011. While studying, she led tours of the university’s campus and facilities for prospective students and guided visitors to halls hosting various speakers, lectures, and events.
Sheila Watko Internship
Watko worked for CBS Radio as a Morning Show Intern at Mix 106.5 from January 2012 to June 2012. While there, she interacted with listeners on all social media platforms, assisted in controlling the soundboard, and acted as a stand-in producer. Sheila also interviewed Brandon Routh, Chelsea Ricketts, Avril Lavigne, and Ed Sheeran. Sheila also worked for Apprentice House Press as a Design Editor from January 2012 to May 2012. At Apprentice House Press, she designed front and back covers, and page layouts and chose typography styles as part of Loyola University Maryland’s Book Design class.
In addition to this, Sheila worked as a DJ and producer for WLOY Loyola Radio from September 2011 to May 2012. At WLOY Loyola Radio, she was Canny Crack, a two-hour radio program co-host, interacted with listeners through social media platforms, and wrote, recorded, and edited 60-second “Explore Baltimore” spots advertising events. Sheila also served as a creative assistant for the Center for Community Service and Justice from August 2011 to May 2012. While there, she assisted in the management of social media sites, and – created flyers promoting upcoming service opportunities and events on campus.
Initially, Sheila served as the Producer and Director of Programming for GreyComm Studios from September 2008 to May 2012. At GreyComm Studios, she wrote, produced, edited, and hosted “That’s What Shee Said,” a variety talk show. Watko also anchored the “Loyola Today” news program and Hosted “Loyola’s Got Talent”.She also hosted bands on campus at the annual Battle of the Bands competition on “Campus Noise Live,”.
Sheila Watko More Internship
Additionally, Sheila served as an intern for The Hamels Foundation From June 2011 to August 2011. While there, she worked with a team to set up 800 guests at the Diamonds & Denim event and designed lanyards, tickets, and signs for various fundraisers. She also contacted multiple businesses for the silent auction and gift bag donations. Additionally, Sheila assisted in planning the foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, Diamonds & Denim, hosted by Cole and Heidi Hamels.
Sheila served as the WXTU Morning Show Intern for Beasley Broadcast Group from May 2010 to August 2010. While at WXTU, she started a video blog series called “Epic Intern Adventures,”. Initially, Watko worked for BRYN and DANE’S as a Film Intern from August 2009 to August 2010. While there, she edited promotional videos for events held at or sponsored by the shop, and recorded and edited videos of acoustic music performances. Sheila also created stop-motion animation commercials to promote the shop before the grand opening.
Watko started her career as an intern for Crane Communication from May 2009 to August 2009. At Crane Communication, she handled customer service and served as an Audio monitor on a video shoot for a DVD explaining the programs to participating schools.
Sheila Watko NBC10 Career
Watko works for NBC10 serving as a weekday 4 am to 9 am traffic anchor, entertainment, and lifestyle reporter since July 2019. She first joined NBC10 as the studio production assistant for The Meredith Vieira show a role she held until February 2016. As a studio production assistant, Sheila assisted in producing celebrity interviews, games, and top-of-show panels. She also created note cards and cue cards for the host and looked for photo and video elements to be in the segment and clear with the legal department.
She later took the role of photo researcher for the Late Night with Seth Meyers show in February 2016. As a photo researcher, she gathers photos and video elements for show monologues and segments and liaises with the legal department to find out whether non-licensed elements can be shown based on fair use. Additionally, she helps in putting together Republican National Conventions, Democratic National Conventions, and presidential debate live shows.
Additionally, in July 2019, she was given another role as the traffic anchor, and entertainment, and lifestyle reporter. In this role, Sheila writes, produces, pitches, and reports packages, live shots, and pre-recorded segments. She also provides timely traffic updates for Philadelphia commuters and surrounding areas and updates Twitter with traffic incidents throughout the morning. In August 2022 she had a Beyoncé-themed traffic report that went viral.
Sheila Watko Theater Pizzazz Career
Besides her job at NBC10, she has been working for Theater Pizzazz since November 2018 as a Contributing Writer. She reviews cabaret, broadway, and off-broadway shows around New York City for online publication. Watko also took another job in October 2017 as a freelance Field Producer for Starstruck Media. She produces video coverage of weeklong Shell Make the Future California event at Sonoma Raceway, and produces British Airways “Sleeping Next To Strangers” video series covering airline etiquette.
Sheila Watko e Before I Productions Career
Watko founded e Before I Productions and is the executive producer in December 2009. She made a website for the POParazzi dance fitness group, designed the typesetting and page layout of White Asparagus by D. R. Belz, and Produced, hosted, and edited Star-Spangled Jack. She has also interviewed Broadway star Adam Kaplan of Newsies, Ed Sheeran, Alexander 23 and The Heydaze, Jason Derulo, Broadway producer and historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Sheila also interviewed Kendall Schmitt of Big Time Rush and Heffron Drive and reality star Mark Francis Vandelli of Made in Chelsea.
Sheila Watko Career
Watko worked for Entercom as an On-Air Personality from February 2016 to July 2019. While there, she used VoxPro to Operate the audio board, and edit studio phone calls, deliver station branding and promotional details. She also gave local breaking news, and pop culture, and announced on-air giveaways. In addition to this, Sheila was a traffic reporter for Total Traffic and Weather Network from January 2018 to December 2018. While there, she gave 90-second traffic reports updated every 15 minutes, and alerted commuters on public transportation issues, road closures, accidents, mass transit delays, and construction.
Before joining Entercom, Watko worked for Viacom as an on-air Commentator for MTV Video Love from August 2015 to October 2016. In addition to this, she was a freelance reporter for Channel One News from July 2015 to September 2015. While there, she hosted an On-the-job segment highlighting various industries to assist high school students as they decide on what to major in college. Watko also interviewed industry professionals about interesting and fulfilling jobs. Previously, she worked as an On-Air Personality, Producer, and Digital and Social Media Director for Cumulus Media from January 2014 to July 2015. At Cumulus Media, she produced and contributed to on-air discussions on the morning show, and managed social media for the morning show.
Initially, Watko worked for Page as the fill-in for absent audience coordinators for Late Show with David Letterman from March 2013 to May 2015. While there, she assisted audience coordinators in calling and logging winners of the online ticket lottery and answering standby phone lines. Additionally, Watko directed weekend and morning box office shifts and recruited audience members from Times Square by asking Late Show trivia questions. She also monitored the audience during live tapings to prevent security and safety hazards.
Sheila Watko Career
Watko worked for the New York Television Festival from October 2013 to October 2014 as a Production Assistant. At the New York Television Festival, she checked in VIP guests, members of the press, and audience members. She also acted as a microphone runner during lectures, and Assisted festival directors in setting up theaters for television industry events, lectures, keynote speakers, and panels. Initially, Sheila served as a Seasonal Cast Member for Walt Disney World from June 2012 to January 2014.
Watko completed the Disney College Program before gaining Seasonal status and assisted with controlling the crowd during major holidays. In addition to this, she performed a comedic spiel as a Jungle Cruise skipper to boats of theme park guests. Sheila also worked as a Freelance Choreographer and Voiceover Artist at Tinderbox Entertainment from July 2012 to September 2012. As a Freelance Choreographer and Voiceover Artist, she recorded voiceover demos for Big Time Rush: Dance Party for Wii.
Sheila Watko NBC10 Philadelphia
Watko is working at NBC10 where she works alongside other famous NBC10 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- AARON BASKERVILLE
- MATT DELUCIA
- DEANNA DURANTE
- TIM FURLONG
- RANDY GYLLENHAAL
- KAREN HUA
- CYDNEY LONG
- MIGUEL MARTINEZ-VALLE
- LAUREN MAYK
- BRIAN SHEEHAN
- LEAH UKO
- KATY ZACHRY
- ALBERTO RULLÁN
Sheila Watko Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 11.2k followers on Instagram.
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