Nerissa Knight Biography
Nerissa Knight is an Emmy-winning American journalist. She worked as a reporter at KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles before leaving the station in 2020.
Prior to joining KTLA 5 News, Knight worked as an anchor/reporter for KNBC in Los Angeles, she also co-hosted the weekend show “Today in LA” for about four years. Additionally, she has worked as a co-host on KTLA’s sister station KDAF in Dallas, hosting Tribune Media’s pop culture morning show “Eye Opener TV”, which also airs in other major markets including Houston, Miami and Philadelphia.
Additionally, her extensive television career has led her to work as an anchor/reporter in other markets across the country such as Beaumont, Texas (KBTV); Mobile, Alabama (WALA-TV); Little Rock, Arkansas (KATV, KTHV-TV); Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WDJT-TV); and Dallas, Texas (KTVT-TV).
Furthermore, Knight is also a former Miss Black Arkansas, Miss Black Memphis and Miss Black America runner-up. She is very involved with the community. She has spent more than two decades giving scholarships to exceptional and deserving students in need. Her dedication to giving back to society has been recognized with several service awards such as the Brookin Community Service Award, the Brookin Community Service Award and the Purple Bottom Group for Abused Women Service Award. She was also recognized by the Governor of California with a mentorship award for her work with youth.
Additionally, Nerissa is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, including the local Los Angeles chapter.
While proud of her community service accomplishments, Knight is also proud of her loving family.
Nerissa Knight Age
How old is Nerissa Knight? Knight managed to keep his personal life private. Therefore, she has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is also unknown when she celebrates her birthday. We guarantee to keep you informed as soon as the information is available in the spotlight.
Nerissa Knight Height
Information on Knight’s exact height is currently under review. However, she is at an average height.
Nerissa’s family
Knight is very proud of his lovely family, even though his mother died of cancer. She never knew her father and her childhood was tumultuous. She grew up as an adopted daughter, moving from a family member to a friend, even to a stranger’s home.
Nerissa Knight Husband
Knight is a married women. The duo is blessed with three children, two childrenand one daughter. However, Knight has not shared details about her husband and children in the public domain.
Nerissa Knight Salary
Knight get an estimate annual salary ranging from $44,675 – $122,675.
Nerissa Knight Net Worth
Knight have an estimate net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million. Her income is mainly attributed to her successful career as a journalist.