Marcella Raymond Biography
Marcella Raymond is a media personality working as the CEO of Marcella Raymond Media. Previously, she was a news reporter at WGN-TV. She joined WGN as a general assignment reporter and fill-in news anchor in 1998. Marcella left WGN-TV after more than 20 years as a reporter because she was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder because of her job.
Marcella Raymond Age
How old is Marcella Raymond? According to my information, Marcella is 56 years old as of 2023. She was born in 1967, in the Bronx, New York, United States of America.
Marcella Raymond Height
Her height is 5 feet 7 inches tall, approximately 1.7 meters or 170 centimeters.
Marcella Raymond Nationality
She holds American nationality.
Marcella Raymond Education
Raymond graduated from Montini High School in Lombard in 1983. She then joined Colombia College in Chicago graduating in 1988.
Marcella Raymond Parents
Marcella was born in the Bronx, New York City, United States of America. At the age of 10, she moved to Downers Grove, Chicago with her parents. Marcella fell in love with the city; its neighborhoods, small businesses, and people. However, her parents’ identities are unknown. She is also the oldest of three girls. “We are a very close family and I’m very lucky to have them,” she said.
Marcella Raymond Husband
Is Marcella Raymond married? Marcella has managed to keep her marital status away from the public eye. Therefore, it is not known whether she is married, single, or in a relationship. She has an adult son named Kellen Brown whom she adores! He lights up her life every day! Marcella also has a cat named Wrigley, named after the best ballpark in the world! “This is not negotiable,” she says.
Marcella Raymond WGN-TV
Raymond is the CEO of Marcella Raymond Media. Before that, she was a news reporter at WGN-TV. After more than 20 years as a reporter for WGN-Channel 9, Raymond says she’s suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder because of her job.
“Sharing my story is scary but I’m hoping we can address the stigma of PTSD, show the warning signs, and get real,” Raymond wrote in an introduction to her new Facebook blog, which she titled: “I’m a Chicago Journalist with PTSD.”
It’s the price she says she’s paying for decades of knocking on people’s doors and shoving microphones in their faces at the worst times of their lives.
“I hate these stories,” she recalls on her way to covering the latest murder in West Englewood. “I’m driving to the scene in the live truck with my photographer as I write this, trying not to cry, thinking if I should pop a valium to get me through the day.”
Bosses of the Tribune Broadcasting station expressed support for Raymond. “Marcella is a valued member of the WGN news team and brings a great deal of compassion and context to the stories she covers,” said Gary Weitman, senior vice president of corporate relations for Tribune Media. “We will continue to work with Marcella to address her needs and ensure that she has the opportunity to do her best work.”
Raymond joined WGN as a general assignment reporter and fill-in news anchor in 1998. She previously worked for stations in Dayton, Ohio, and Rockford.
Marcella Raymond Salary
She earns an average annual salary of $97,670 as of 2023.
Marcella Raymond Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $3.2 million as of 2023.
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