Leanna Scachetti Biography
Leanna Scachetti is an American Award-winning Journalist working at WCVB serving as an OTT Journalist since she joined the station in December 2023. Formerly, Scachetti worked at WDBJ7 News as a full-time anchor, Multimedia Journalist, and Podcast Host.
Education | Career
Leanna pursued broadcast journalism and minored in Spanish at the University of Florida, where she graduated with honors. She is currently performing her duties as an OTT Journalist at the WCVB5 station in Boston since she became part of the network in December 2023. In addition, she is also a research fellow at Northeastern University as part of the Reinventing Local TV News Project.
Prior to her present workplace, Leanna served at the WDBJ7 News station from July 2017 to November 2023 after working as an anchor and reporter for WJHG/WECP in Panama City Beach, Florida, for two years. Leanna has covered severe weather, ongoing crime in the neighborhood, and high-profile local court cases during her time at WDBJ7.
Her work has garnered her numerous accolades, including a regional Emmy for covering Hurricane Michael’s aftermath in Virginia and the Florida Panhandle; first place from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters for Rise Up; Best Video Journalist/One Man Band from the Virginia Associated Press in 2018; contributing reporter for a 2018 regional Murrow award on tornado coverage; several professional Florida AP awards; another regional Edward R. Murrow award; and a grand prize from the National Broadcasting Society. Leanna was employed at WUFT News, a PBS affiliate TV station and an NPR member radio station, in Gainesville as an anchor, reporter, and producer.
Scachetti enjoys traveling, going to state parks, doing yoga, picking up foreign language skills, and having coffee with friends when she’s not at work. She speaks basic Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish fluently. Leanna participates actively in Twin Valley’s Roller Derby as a skater. She, originally from Florida, is loving her new life in Southwest Virginia!
At WDBJ7 News, Scachetti works with the following personalities;
- Anthony Romano
- Christian Johansen
- Brent Watts
- Joe Dashiell
- Brittany Morgan
- Neesey Payne
- Leo Hirsbrunner
- Sophia Borrelli
- Jean Jadhon
Parents | Family
Scachetti was born and brought up in Florida, however, information concerning HER parents and siblings is not yet verified, and we will therefore not talk about them for now.
Leanna Scachetti Age
Scachetti’s age is not available in the public domain as of 2024, but she seems to be about 39 years old.
Husband
Scachetti has managed to keep a low profile on her marital status, thus, it is hard to tell if she is married, dating, or single. Information about her children is also not available at the moment.
Leanna Scachetti Salary
Scachetti’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Scachetti has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. Her primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Scachetti is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 900 followers on Instagram, over 3900 followers on Facebook, and 1500 followers on Twitter.
Leanna Scachetti Height
Scachetti stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Leanna
- Age: Not Available
- Marital Status: Not Available
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $55, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches