Melissa Mecija Biography
Melissa Mecija is a Filipino-American Anchor and Reporter working as a Weekday Morning Anchor for ABC10 in San Diego. She joined the station in July 2010 and initially served as the station’s investigative reporter before her promotion. Mecija previously worked as a video journalist and web reporter at KCBS/KCAL in Los Angeles.
Education | Career
Mecija attended and graduated from UC Irvine with an honors degree in political science and a degree in psychology. She began her career at KYMA in El Centro, California. During her tenure there she skydived with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, covered visits by former President George W. Bush, and explored underground drug tunnels.
Mecija currently serves as a Weekday Morning Anchor at ABC10 in San Diego. She joined the station in July 2010 and has been part of the station ever since. She has investigated and reported consumer issues for the San Diego Folks for several years and considers it one of her passions. Melissa initially served as the station’s investigative reporter before being promoted to her current role.
Before joining her current station she served as a video journalist and web reporter for KCBS/KCAL in Los Angeles. While there, she covered several major stories in the area including presidential visits and other headline-hiting stories. She also worked at KSBY in Central Coast as a reporter and anchor.
As of 2024, she is an active member of the Asian American Journalist Association and enjoys getting involved in the local AAPI community. Mecija loves volunteering in the community and offers a helping hand whenever she can. When off her duties, she loves exploring the area and engaging in any outdoor activities.
At ABC 10, Mecija works alongside the following personalities;
- Ryan Hill
- Ciara Encinas
- Madison Weil
- Aaron Dickens
- Moses Small
- Perla Shaheen
- Natalie Chuck
- Spencer Soicher
- Ben Higgins
- Steve Smith
Parents | Family
Mecija is the daughter of Filipino immigrants. She was brought up in the United States by her dad and mom (Emma Mecija) alongside her siblings, a brother (Nate), and a sister whose name is not yet revealed. The three of them are close as they even have a matching tattoo which Mecija posted on her Instagram account on February 17, 2024.
Melissa Mecija Age
Mecija’s age is not available but she celebrates her birthday in September every year. This is according to a photo she posted on her Instagram on September 10, 2021, where she said she was celebrating her birthday weekend with her family. However, according to her appearance, she seems to be about 30 years old.
Husband
Mecija is married to Eric Hernandez a firefighter. She is also a proud mother of three children, two sons and a daughter. Her first-born son was born in 2014, her second-born (daughter) in 2016, and her third-born son was born in February 2020.
Melissa Mecija Salary
Mecija’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Mecija 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
Mecija is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 2.3k followers on Instagram, over 1.6k followers on Facebook, and 7.5k followers on Twitter.
Melissa Mecija Height
Mecija stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Mecija
- Age: Melissa has preferred keeping her personal life private and for this, her exact age remains unknown
- Marital Status: Mecija is married to her husband Eric Hernandez
- Net Worth: Melissa 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: She is Filipino-American
- Height: Melissa stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches