Melissa Mecija Biography
Melissa Mecija is an accomplished American Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as a weekday morning anchor and reporter for 10News This Morning at KGTV 10 in California. Since joining the station in July 2010, following her tenure at KCBS/KCAL in Los Angeles, Mecija has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Melissa Mecija?
Mecija was born in the United States, though she has not made her exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of her birth, and her age, remain undisclosed. However, judging from her appearance, Mecija is likely to be in her 30s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Mecija attended the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine), where she graduated with a degree in Psychology and an honors degree in Political Science. At KGTV 10News San Diego, Mecija serves as a weekday morning anchor and reporter for 10News This Morning, where she focuses on consumer protection stories, AAPI community issues, and San Diego Unified & Sweetwater Union High School Districts.
She joined the 10News team in July 2010 and has served in numerous roles at 10News, including general assignment reporter (July 2010 to August 2011), morning traffic/weather anchor (August 2011 to April 2014), investigative reporter (April 2014 to June 2017), and weekend morning anchor (June 2017 to October 2023). He was promoted to her current role in October 2023.
Before joining KGTV Channel 10, worked as a video journalist and web reporter at KCBS/KCAL in Los Angeles (November 2009 to July 2010). Prior to that, she served as a reporter and fill-in anchor/weather forecaster at KSBY in Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo counties. Here, she covered major wildfires, the death of pop star Michael Jackson, the conviction of Jesse James Hollywood, and the death of Michael Jackson. She was also nominated for the Associated Press Television and Radio Association’s Reporter of the Year.
Mecija began her career at KYMA in El Centro, California/Yuma, Arizona, working as a reporter and weekend anchor (November 2004 to April 2007). During her time at the station, she covered numerous breaking news stories, including President George W. Bush’s visit, President Gerald Ford’s funeral, and underground drug tunnels. She even skydived with the U.S. Army Golden Knights and earned an Arizona Associated Press Award for live reporting. Beyond the newsroom, Mecija is an active member of the Asian American Journalist Association and enjoys getting involved in the local AAPI community.
At KGTV 10, Mecija works alongside;
- Kimberly Hunt
- Megan Parry
- Ryan Hill
- Ben Higgins
- Jared Aarons
Melissa Mecija, Partner | Kids
Mecija is married to her husband, Eric Hernandez, who works as a firefighter. Together, they have two children, though she hasn’t revealed their identities. Such updates will be provided if and when she chooses to share them in the future.
Melissa Mecija Parents and Siblings
Mecija was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep her family life private. Details about her parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about her family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more.
Melissa Mecija’s Salary
Mecija earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Melissa Mecija’s Height
Mecija is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Melissa Mecija Net Worth
Mecija’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a journalist.
Social Media
Mecija is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @melissamecija, where she has more than 3.5k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account @Melissa Mecija 10 News, where she has over 1.6k followers, and on Twitter @MelissaMecija, where she has about 7.3k followers.