Melanie Lawson Biography
Melanie Lawson is an American Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter working as a Weekday Morning Anchor at News4JAX in Jacksonville, Florida. She joined the station in September 2005 after working as an Anchor and Reporter for WBOC-TV.
Education | Career
Lawson attended and graduated from Lyman High School. She then joined Hampton University in 1994 graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies and Communications.
Lawson currently serves as a Weekday Morning Anchor at News4JAX in Jacksonville, Florida. She anchors the station’s morning show titled “The Morning Show. Melanie began her career as an Anchor and Reporter at WBOC in Salisbury.
During her tenure at WBOC, she broadcasted Dover Air Force Base, in-depth health stories, and the Delaware Legislature. She initially worked as a general assignment reporter before being promoted to Noon and 7 pm news anchor. Melanie served the station for 6 years and 3 months and left the station in August 2005.
Her work over the years has not gone unnoticed and she has received numerous awards and nominations. She received an Associated Press Award for her 30-minute health specials. On the Health Specials, she concentrated on three fatal health conditions that affected the community.
Besides her professional work, she is active in the community and lends a helping hand whenever she can. She has hosted multiple community events that aid in the development of the community. She even works as a member of the Big Brother Big Sister Organization Melanie believes in giving back to the community and she uses her platforms to ensure the Jacksonville folks stay informed.
At News4JAX, Lawson works alongside the following personalities;
- Tom Wills
- Joy Purdy
- Bruce Hamilton
- Jennifer Waugh
- Tarik Minor
- Kent Justice
- Staci Spanos
- Jenese Harris
- Scott Johnson
- Alicia Booth
Parents | Family
Lawson was born and brought up in the United States, however, information concerning her parents and siblings is not yet verified, we will therefore not talk about them for now.
Melanie Lawson Age
According to her Instagram posts, she celebrates her birthday on October 27 every year. However, her exact age is under review at the moment and will be updated soon. She appears to be about 40 years old.
Husband
Lawson is married to Tarik Minor, they got married on October 4, 2009. Tarik met Lawson in 2006 when Lawson was broadcasting a lawsuit in St. Augustine. They are blessed with two children a son, Noah Graceson, and a daughter, Layah Grace.
Melanie Lawson Salary
Lawson’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Lawson 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
Lawson is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 3.3k followers on Instagram, over 12k followers on Facebook, and 1.9k followers on Twitter.
Melanie Lawson Height
Lawson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Lawson
- Age: Lawson has not shared information about her current age
- Marital Status: She is married to her husband Tarik Minor
- Children: She is a proud mother of two children a son, Noah Graceson, and a daughter, Layah Grace.
- Net Worth: Lawson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: She receives an estimated annual salary of between $20, 000 and $50, 000
- Nationality: Lawson is an American
- Height: She stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches