Nerissa Knight Biography
Nerissa Knight is an Emmy award-winning American journalist. She worked as a reporter at KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles before leaving the station in 2020.
Before joining KTLA 5 News, Knight worked as an anchor/reporter for KNBC in Los Angeles, she also co-hosted its “Today in L.A.” weekend show for about four years. As well, she worked as a co-host at KTLA’s sister station KDAF in Dallas hosting the Tribune Media-syndicated pop culture morning show “Eye Opener TV,” which also airs in other major markets including Houston, Miami, and Philadelphia.
In addition, her extensive broadcast career has taken her to work as an anchor/reporter in other markets across the country as well, such as Beaumont, Texas (KBTV); Mobile, Alabama (WALA-TV); Little Rock, Arkansas (KATV, KTHV-TV); Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WDJT-TV); and Dallas, Texas (KTVT-TV).
Additionally, Knight is also a former Miss Black Arkansas, Miss Black Memphis, and runner-up Miss Black America. She is very involved in the community. She spent more than two decades giving scholarships to outstanding, and deserving students in need. Her dedication to giving back to society has been recognized with several service awards such as the AIDS Project Los Angeles Woman of Empowerment AwardBrookin’s Community Service Award, Brookin’s Community Service Award, and the Purple Bottom Group for abused women service award. She was also recognized by the governor of California with a mentoring award for her work with the youth.
Furthermore, Nerissa is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, including the local Los Angeles chapter.
Although proud of her community service achievements, Knight is also proudest of her loving family.
Nerissa Knight Age
How old is Nerissa Knight? Knight has managed to keep her personal life private. Therefore, she has not yet disclosed the year and the month she was born. It is also not known when she celebrates her birthday. We guarantee to keep you posted once the information is available in the limelight.
Nerissa Knight Height
Information about Knight’s exact height is currently under review. However, she stands at an average height.
Nerissa’s Family
Knight is very proud of his lovely family though her mother died of cancer. She never met her father and her childhood was tumultuous. She grew up as a foster child, moving from one family member to a friend, even to a stranger’s house.
Nerissa Knight Husband
Knight is a married woman. The duo is blessed with three children, two sons, and one daughter. However, Knight has not shared details regarding her husband and her kids in the public domain.
Nerissa Knight Salary
Knight receives an estimated annual salary ranging from $44,675 – $122,675.
Nerissa Knight Net Worth
Knight has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million. Her income is mainly attributed to her successful career as a journalist.