Craig Melvin Biography
Craig Melvin is an American journalist best known for working at NBC News and MSNBC. He works on NBC’s Today as a news anchor and is a co-host of Today Third Hour.
Melvin went to school at Wofford College and then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. His career as a journalist began while still at Columbia High. He worked as the teen reporter for WIS News 10. After graduating from college in 2001, Melvin returned to WIS News. Craig was also known for the Craig Cam to live shows. In 2008, Melvin left WIS and went to work at WRC-TV in Washington as a reporter and anchor.
During this time, he was also the anchor for many weekend broadcasts. In 2011, he also earned his big break and joined MNSBC as Dayside Anchor and relocated to New York City. Since 2011, he has also worked as an anchor and co-host for MSNBC Live weekend and MSNBC Live.
Currently, Melvin works for NBC News where he began as a news correspondent in 2012 and later became an anchor. from 2015 to 2018, Craig worked for NBC’s News ‘Weekend Today’ as the co-anchor. Additionally, he has appeared as a correspondent on ‘Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly’. Craig is also a contributing anchor for ‘Dateline NBC’.
Moreover, Melvin reported during the elections and Republican and Democratic National Conventions. He has also interviewed famous personalities like Feidin Santana, Bill Clinton, and Nicki Minaj. Graig was also named the keynote speaker at the RTDNA-Loyola University Chicago program ‘Anchor Leadership: Truth and Trust in the Digital Age.’
Craig Melvin Age
How old is Craig Melvin? Melvin is 45 years old as of 2023. He was born on May 20, 1979, in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. He celebrates his birthday on May 20th every year.
Craig Melvin’s Height
Melvin stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall (1.69m) and weighs 84kg.
Craig Melvin Family
Craig is the son of Lawrence(father) and Betty Melvin (mother). He has two siblings Ryan Melvin and the late Rev. Lawrence Meadows. Ryan is the Director of Capital Strategies Group, Municipal Finance Digital Solutions Manager at RB. Rev Lawrence was a Baptist minister and entrepreneur. Unfortunately, Lawrence died on December 9, 2020.
Craig Melvin Wife
Melvin got married to Lindsay Czarniak on October 15, 2011. Lindsay is a journalist and has worked at ESPN as a sports anchor and at WRC-TV as a sports reporter. Their wedding was at the Church of the Holy City in the presence of their relatives and colleagues. The couple is blessed with two kids, a son Delano, born in March 2014, and a daughter Sybil, born in November 2016. Moreover, they live in Connecticut.
Craig Melvin’s Net Worth
Melvin has an estimated net worth ranging between $5 million to $9 million. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career as a journalist.
Craig Melvin Salary
Melvin receives an estimated annual salary of around $3 million.