Bill Melugin Biography
Bill Melugin is an American award-winning journalist well known for winning several awards in the media industry. He is currently serving as a national correspondent/investigative reporter at KTTV-TV FOX 11 News in Los Angeles, California. Previously, he served as a weekend anchor and an investigative reporter at WJZY-TV (FOX 46 Charlotte) in North Carolina for 2 years and 5 months.
Melguin attended Arizona State University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Spanish and Linguistics. He was also a member of The Blaze 1330 AM, State Press Television, SunDevils 101, and Cronkite NewsWatch.
Moreover, Bill began his broadcasting career as a nightside reporter and fill-in anchor for KFOX-TV in El Paso, Texas in January 2013. Earlier while at his University level, Melguin was an On-Air Talent at The Blaze 1330 AM Radio in Tempe Arizona for 4 months. He later became a State Press Television reporter filming packages for ASU sporting events in Tempe Arizona.
Nevertheless, Melguin was also a Greeter/ Model at Abercrombie & Fitch in Scottsdale, Arizona for 10 Months in February 2010. The journalist was also a model at URBAN Management in Milan, Italy for 3 months. He was also a videographer at SunDevils 101 in Phoenix, Arizona for 2 months filming packages/b-rolls for ASU Sports. At Cronkite NewsWatch KAET TV 8.3, Melguin was a News producer for 4 months. He operated the soundboard during NewsWatch broadcasts at the ASU Cronkite School.
Again, he also served as an Intern at KNXV-TV ABC 15 in Phoenix, Arizona for 4 months working on the assignment desk, filming VoSots, shooting stand-ups, conducting interviews, and shadowing reporters. Nevertheless, Bill was also a reporter/ anchor at Cronkite News for 2 months in August 2012. As a model, he also worked with Wilhelmina Models in Los Angeles from January 2011 to January 2013. Regardless, he also served at FORD/ Robert Black Agency for 3 years and a month in May 2010.
During his career as a journalist, Bill has won the EMMY for Spot news (2017), National SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Award for large market breaking news (2017), Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for large market breaking news (2017), and the Texas State Teacher’s Association School Bell Award for education reporting (2014). Nevertheless, he also bagged the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Lone Star Chapter EMMA Winner – Special Assignment (2014), National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
He also received a Lone Star Chapter EMMA Honorable Mention-Spot News (2014). Bill was also nominated for a 2014 Lone Star EMMY in the Specialty Reporting category. Additionally, he was 1st place nationally, in the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, General News Reporting, 3rd place, in the BEA Festival of Media Arts, Hard News Reporting, and 25th place nationally, in Hearst Journalism Awards.
Bill Melugin Age
How old is Bill Melugin? Melugin is 38 years old as of 2023. Bill was born on February 26th, 1985 in Orange County, California, United States. Additionally, he celebrates his birthday on the 26th of February every year, and his zodiac sign, according to astrology, is Pisces.
Bill Melugin Height and Weight
Wondering how tall Bill is? Well, Melugin stands at an average height of around 5 feet 7 inches, which is equivalent to 1.7 meters. He also approximately maintains a body weight of around 70 kilograms, which is equivalent to 154 lbs. Nevertheless, Bill has a muscular athletic physique with body measurements of 40-32-34 with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Bill Melugin Family
Bill’s father, unfortunately, died on 5th December 2016 reflecting numerous memories they shared. He has credited his dad for raising him and showing love to the entire family. In a Twitter post, Bill shared a picture of himself with his dad reading:
” In all craziness with the fires today, I haven’t forgotten about my dad, He would’ve been 63 today. Not a day goes by where he’s not on my mind, and I’ll always work to make him proud. Happy birthday Mad Dog, I miss you so much! RIP 5/12/16.”
Additionally, he has not mentioned any information regarding the names of his parents or his siblings to the public. However, his family currently resides in California.
Bill Melugin’s Wife
Melugin is committed to a relationship despite being a devoted national correspondent. He has been dating Katy Johnson, an American model working for NTA model management, since 2018. Katy, the founder of One Model Mission, and her husband also celebrate their anniversary on the 12th of November yearly. However, they have no children yet.
Bill Melugin Salary
How much does Bill earn annually? Melugin is estimated to be ripping off an approximate salary ranging from $75,000 US dollars working as a national correspondent/ investigative reporter at KTTV-TV FOX 11 News.
Bill Melugin’s Net Worth
Melugin has accumulated a decent fortune estimated to be approximately worth $3 million US dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income he has acquired over the years from his successful career as a journalist.