Christy McDonald Biography
Christy McDonald is an Emmy-Award-winning TV Anchor working for WDIV serving as a Special Correspondent and Anchor. Before joining the station in Detroit she worked for WTVS Detroit PBS as an anchor.
Christy McDonald Age
McDonald likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. However, she might be in her 40-s.
Christy McDonald Height
McDonald stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Christy McDonald Family
McDonald 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 McDonald has any siblings.
Christy McDonald Husband
McDonald was happily married to Jamie Samuelsen. Her husband was working as a radio host. He was a colon cancer patient, which he announced on air on July 27, 2020. Five days after this announcement, Jamie passed on but he had been fighting cancer silently for 19 months. Together, the couple had three teenage children namely Catherine Samuelsen, Caroline Samuelsen, and Josh Samuelsen.
Christy McDonald’s Net Worth
McDonald has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor.
Christy McDonald Salary
McDonald earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Christy McDonald Education
Christy McDonald Career
McDonald is an experienced TV anchor and journalist who has dedicated her 25 years to covering news in Detroit and Michigan. Currently, she holds the position of special correspondent and anchor at WDIV Local 4, where she continues to excel. McDonald’s expertise extends to her 11-year tenure as the managing editor and anchor of One Detroit. Additionally, she has anchored special coverage for WTVS Detroit PBS, including the Mackinac Policy Conference. Further, her insights on Michigan politics and Detroit’s financial crisis have been featured on esteemed platforms such as PBS NewsHour and CNN.
Recognized for her exceptional skills as a moderator and speaker, McDonald has facilitated engaging discussions at prominent events. Such events include the Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Policy Conference, Mackinac Policy Conference, International Women’s Day events, and Business Leaders for Michigan’s CEO Summit. She has also co-moderated Gubernatorial debates in 2014 and 2018. Furthermore, McDonald has shared her expertise on WDET public radio as a guest host and panelist, as well as being a featured guest on shows like Remarkable Women and WJR’s Anything is Possible. McDonald’s exemplary work has earned her numerous awards from reputable organizations, including the Associated Press. Such other organizations are the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and the Society of Professional Journalists, solidifying her status as an esteemed journalist.
Was Christy McDonald on Channel 7?
During the last 11 years, McDonald served as the anchor and managing editor of the news programming “One Detroit” at WTVS Detroit Public Television. Prior to that, she worked for a decade as an anchor and reporter at WXYZ-TV (Channel 7).
Who is Christy McDonald Married to?
McDonald was married to Jamie Samuelsen who was working as a radio host. However, he later died in July 2020 after suffering for a long time from colon cancer.
Why did Christy McDonald Leave Channel 7?
McDonald said that the reason she left Channel 7 was that she just wanted to take a bit of a breather and see what the next chapter of her career would hold, which was in October 2022.
Christy McDonald 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 3112 followers on Instagram.