Danielle Wiggins Biography
Danielle Wiggins is an American morning traffic reporter and anchor of the Live on Lakeside news segments at WKYC. She also contributes stories she writes, shoots and edits to both WKYC’s digital and on-air content.
In addition to her daily TV responsibilities, she was also the co-creator, host and producer of the station’s “Rising” initiative. “Rising” told the stories of people in Northeast Ohio who have overcome obstacles to achieve success and are inspiring others to do the same.
Danielle Wiggins Age
Danielle was born in Northeast Ohio in on July 17, 07 1968. She is 5o years old as of 2018.
Danielle Wiggins Education
Danielle is a graduate of Bedford High School and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Kent State University. She began her career as a paid intern for NPR’s afternoon newsmagazine show “All Things Considered.” She then went on to work at the CBS and ABC affiliates in Cleveland.
Danielle Wiggins Husband
Danielle is married to Chris Wiggins, a passionate educator and coach. The couple are proud parents of Jeremiah and Christen Wiggins. She lives in Bedford with her husband. Danielle is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists. She is also a leader in her church where she focuses on serving the needs of women in Northeast Ohio.
Danielle Wiggins Wkyc
Danielle is the morning traffic reporter and anchor of the Live on Lakeside news segments at WKYC. She also contributes stories she writes, shoots and edits to both WKYC’s digital and on-air content. In addition to her daily TV responsibilities, Danielle was also the co-creator, host and producer of the station’s “Rising” initiative. “Rising” told the stories of people in Northeast Ohio who have overcome obstacles to achieve success and are inspiring others to do the same.
Danielle was a way into a job she dreamed of as a little girl, sitting on a bar stool in her family’s dining room and delivering fake news into a mirror, imitating Romona Robinson.
Danielle won a regional Emmy Award in 2018, and a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists for a “Rising” episode telling the story of a teen with cerebral palsy who pursued his dream of playing organized basketball.
Before she joined WKYC in 2013, Danielle was the main producer and correspondent for “The Regina Brett Show” on 89.7 WKSU, Northeast Ohio’s regional NPR affiliate. “The Regina Brett Show” won multiple state and national awards under Danielle’s leadership, including an Ohio Excellence in Journalism award for best radio show.
Danielle is a graduate of Bedford High School. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Kent State University. She started her career as a paid intern for NPR’s afternoon newsmagazine show “All Things Considered.” Danielle then went on to work at the CBS and ABC affiliates in Cleveland.
Danielle Wiggins History
Her history of depression was one reason why Wiggins opted to stay in Cleveland, even though — as a top 25 media market — it meant she’d have to work longer behind the camera to get her big break on air. She never envisioned traffic as the on-ramp.
Danielle Wiggins Salary | Danielle Wiggins Net Worth
Danielle has not yet disclosed her annual salary and her estimated net worth. She won a regional Emmy Award and a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists for a “Rising” in 2018. An episode telling the story of a teen with cerebral palsy who pursued his dream of playing organized basketball.
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