Linda Schmidt Biography
Linda Schmidt is an American journalist currently serving as a reporter at Fox 5 News since joining the station in 1993. Her hard-hitting investigative and consumer-related reports have garnered 20 Emmy nominations and won 7 Emmy Awards.
Linda’s work has also been recognized with awards from the Associated Press, the New York State Broadcasters Association, The New York Press Club, and the Newswomen’s Club of New York. Schmidt graduated high school in Denville, New Jersey. She further earned her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Penn State University.
After her graduation, Linda worked for the Q100 radio station in Easton, Pennsylvania before moving to Springfield, Missouri to work for KOLR-TV as a reporter and weekend weather forecaster. Soon after, Linda moved to New Haven, Connecticut to work for WTNH-TV, on to WCAU-TV in Philadelphia, and eventually back to New York.
In her career, Linda has covered the country’s biggest stories, including the World Trade Center attacks, the crash of TWA flight 800, and the Susan Smith case. Others on the list include the deaths of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and John F. Kennedy Jr. and the 9/11 Commission Hearings. She has also toured the world covering news for Fox 5 in Israel, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Europe.
Besides her career, Linda is very active in the community, reading to elementary school children, and serving as emcee for various fundraising events and non-profit organizations and charities, especially in cases involving children with autism, homelessness, and people who suffer from spinal cord injuries.
Linda Schmidt Age
How old is Linda Schmidt? Linda was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. However, she has not disclosed her age and date of birth. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday.
Linda Schmidt Husband
Schmidt has managed to keep her marital status away from the limelight and hence has not disclosed whether she is single, dating, engaged, or married. We promise to update you once she discloses the information.
Linda Schmidt Family
Schmidt has managed to keep her personal life away from the public and hence has not disclosed her family. She was born to an Army family. However, there are no details about her parents and siblings.
Linda Schmidt Net Worth
Schmidt has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. Her income is mainly attributed to her career as a journalist.
Linda Schmidt Salary
Schmidt has an annual salary of approximately between $40,000 – $110,500.
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