Melissa Holmes biography
Melissa Holmes is an American journalist currently co-anchor of Daybreak on WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, New York. Holmes is a multimedia journalist who specializes in celebrating western New York and its “Big Children”. She joined 2 On Your Side in January 2012 and has been a proud member of the Channel 2 team ever since.
Growing up in Amherst, Melissa graduated from Sweet Home High School. She also graduated with a Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University’s SI Newhouse School of Public Communications, where she majored in broadcast journalism.
Holmes studied abroad in London and had his first on-air job on “War Romm” on Sky News. She worked at Syracuse’s WTVH-5 as a producer and at WSYR-9 as a reporter and anchor before returning to Buffalo on WIVB-Tv in 2005.
In her career, Melissa has covered great stories that have touched the hearts of Western New Yorkers. For example, she covered the search for Ralph “Bucky” Phillips, the October Surprise Storm, the arrest and conviction of the Bikepath Rapist, the Crash of Flight 3407, and the 2014 “Snowvember” Storm.
Holmes achieved much as a journalist. She won the 2018 Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for her feature “Under the Helmet,” which portrays a Super Bowl-winning NFL player who struggled with mental illness and the stigma surrounding her. The same report earned him first place in Public Service with the New York State Associated Press Awards.
Additionally, Melissa is a three-time New York State Emmy Award winner for her 2016 reportage on two young leukemia patients who fell in love, for Best Morning Newspaper in 2014, and for her morning report during a windstorm in 2009. In 2013, she was honored with the Female News Anchor of the Year by Medaille College.
Melissa Holmes Age
How old is Melissa Holmes? Melissa he was born and created in amherst. However, she has yet to disclose her age and date of birth. Therefore, it is unknown when she celebrates her birthday.
Melissa Holmes Husband
Holmes is happy married to her husband Jay Skurski, sports reporter for The Buffalo News. The couple is blessed with a son, Elliott Skurski, whom she describes as the love of their lives.
Melissa Holmes family
Holmes managed to keep his family out of the spotlight. Therefore, she did not disclose her parents and siblings. We promise to update you as soon as the information becomes available.
Melissa Holmes Net Worth
Holmes have an estimate net worth from among $1 million – $5 million . His income is mainly attributed to his income as a journalist.
Melissa Holmes Salary
Holmes receive a annual salary of approximately between $40,000 – $110,500.