Christy McDonald Biography
Christy McDonald is a skilled and Award-winning American journalist who is currently working for WDIV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Detroit as an Anchor/Reporter.
Christy McDonald Age| Birthday
How old is McDonald? Her age is currently not available, research is ongoing will update it as soon as it is available.
Christy McDonald Education
She graduated from high school in Troy. Afterward, she attended James Madison College at Michigan State University. Finally, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts in Political Philosophy.
Christy McDonald Height|Weight
She stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Christy McDonald Family
McDonald was born in the United States, however, she has not revealed information regarding her family members. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Christy McDonald Husband|Married
McDonald was happily married to her husband Jamie Samuelsen who also worked as a journalist. Samuelsen was a well-known radio personality who has been a fixture in the world of Detroit sports for more than two decades. He died on 1st August following a two-year battle with colon cancer and was 48.
Christy McDonald Children| kids
McDonald and her late husband Jamie Samuelsen are blessed with three children namely, Caroline, who is 17; Josh, who is 15; and Catherine, who is 12. However, she has not disclosed more information about her children. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Christy McDonald Career
McDonald is an Emmy-Award-winning TV anchor and journalist who has covered news in Detroit and Michigan for 25 years. For the past 10 years, she has been Managing Editor/Anchor for WTVS Detroit PBS One Detroit. She created the station’s weekly flagship politics/news show “MiWeek” in 2011, which evolved into “One Detroit” in 2017. In 2020, as a response to the pandemic, McDonald helped create and anchor “One Detroit: Arts & Culture,” a second weekly program devoted to the arts.
She also anchored special coverage for DPTV including documentaries, live news events, and the Mackinac Policy Conference. McDonald appeared numerous times over the years on the PBS NewsHour and CNN reporting on Michigan politics and Detroit’s financial crisis.
A sought-after moderator, McDonald has led lively discussions at the Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Policy Conference, Mackinac Policy Conference, International Women’s Day events, and BLM’s CEO Summit, among others.
McDonald also co-moderated Gubernatorial debates in 2014 and 2018. She has appeared on WDET public radio as a guest host/panelist, as well as a featured guest on the syndicated radio show “Remarkable Women” and WJR’s “Anything is Possible.”
Christy McDonald Salary|Net Worth
McDonald has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which she earns from her career.
Frequently asked questions about McDonald
Who is McDonald?
McDonald is a skilled and Award-winning American journalist currently working for WDIV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Detroit as an Anchor/Reporter.
Is McDonald Married?
McDonald was happily married to her husband Jamie Samuelsen who also worked as a journalist. Samuelsen was a well-known radio personality who has been a fixture in the world of Detroit sports for more than two decades. He died on 1st August following a two-year battle with colon cancer and was 48.
Where does McDonald Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.