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Craig Melvin Introduction
Craig Delano Melvin is an American Journalist, Anchor, and News Broadcaster.
Craig Melvin is a Journalist working with NBC News and MSNBC news.
Craig Melvin is the Host of the “Today Third Hour” show airing on NBC News. He initially started as a guest host on the show but later was promoted to Co-Host in 2019.
Craig Melvin is one of the most loved, impactful, and influential Journalists of recent times and is known for voicing his concerns fearlessly.
Craig Melvin Net Worth & Salary
Craig Delano Melvin’s net worth is $12 million.
According to the reports, Craig Melvin is one of the wealthiest news broadcasters in the world with an estimated net worth of nearly $12 million.
It was reported that Craig Melvin is paid a handsome sum of $200,000 per month for the “Today Third Hour” show. The total sum that Craig earns from both News Channels stands at a total of $3.2 million annually.
Craig Melvin Age, Early Life & Biography
Craig Melvin’s age is 43 years. Craig Melvin took birth on the 20th of May 1979 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Craig Melvin is the oldest son of Betty Melvin and Lawrence Melvin. Craig Melvin grew up with his younger sibling Ryan Melvin. Craig Melvin also has a half-sibling, Rev Melvin from his father’s side.
The Melvin Brothers attended the local elementary and high school. After graduating high school, Craig Melvin joined Wofford College.
In 1996, Craig Melvin served as the President of Key Club International. Craig Melvin made history, as he was the first African-American to serve the Presidential position for the Club.
In 2001, Craig Melvin graduated from Wofford College with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and Politics. He joined a 3 months Journalism course and received a degree in Journalism as well.
Craig Melvin is also associated with Kappa Sigma Fraternity and is also a member of South Carolina Palmetto’s Boys State Program.
| Name: | Craig Delano Melvin |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 43 years old |
| Birth Date: | 20th May 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Lindsay Czarniak |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | 2 |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Journalism |
| Yearly Income: | $3.2 million |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Content Last Updated: | January 2023 |
Craig Melvin Personal Life
Craig Melvin met his then-crush and former ESPN Journalist Lindsay Czarniak at a social event.
Their work relationship soon turned into a Friendship which later blossomed into a Romantic Relationship.
In 2011, Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak tied the knot. Three years later, they welcomed their baby boy Delano.
In 2018, Lindsay Czarniak gave birth to Sybill Melvin. The family of four is currently residing in Connecticut.
Craig Melvin Career
Craig Melvin joined NBC news affiliate WIS-TV working in the Locality of Columbia, South Carolina as a news correspondent in 1995. Craig Melvin hosted a show called “Our Generation Reporter” for two years during his high school days.
Straight out of college, Craig Melvin returned to WIS-TV. This time Craig joined the team of an official News Photographer and a news producer.
Craig Melvin produced a segment called “Craig Cam”. This was a fun segment that consisted of photos and videos of epic fails of people which Craig Melvin documents in his camera.
After being a part of WIS-TV as a News Photographer, Craig Melvin was promoted to full-time reporter. Craig Melvin started hosting the Weekend Morning Newscast and Weekend Evening Newscast.
In no time, Craig Melvin became people’s favorite Newscaster. Apart from his weekend broadcast, he also produced and hosted several segments and shows about the issues of Columbia. He mostly focused on the Educational issues and homelessness of people.
Nearly after 13 long years with WIS-TV, Craig Melvin finally bid adieu to WIS-TV and joined yet another NBC affiliate channel WRC TV in Washington, DC.
Craig Melvin was approached to host the Weekend Newscast on WRC-TV. His new job came in with a significant pay raise and a better position.
In 2011, Craig Melvin departed from WRC TV and joined yet another NBC News-affiliated news channel MSNBC.
Craig Melvin got promoted from a Weekend Newscaster to a Daytime Anchor. He got his first solo show as a Daytime Newscaster.
While working as a news correspondent for MSNBC, Craig Melvin also contributed as a news reporter for NBC news as well.
In 2012, Craig Melvin covered the National Convention of the Democratic and Republican parties held as an election campaign for the next presidential election.
In 2012, Craig Melvin covered the brutal Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings. This brutal incident took place in an elementary school where Adam Lanza shot 26 innocent kids and staff of the school.
Craig Melvin was seen covering the Moore Tornado, the crash of the Asiana Airlines Flight, and the George Zimmerman trial that took place throughout 2013 and became one of the most loved journalists of the year.
During his time with MSNBC, Craig Melvin has Always reported other incidents like the Michael Brown Shooting, the Murder of Hannah Graham, the Charleston Mass shooting, and the Death of Freddie Grey, etc.
For NBC News, Craig Melvin covered the Rio Summer Olympics of 2016. In the same year, he became the Sole Anchor of MSNBC Reports succeeding Jose Diaz-Balart.
In 2022, Craig Melvin made to decision to leave MSNBC TV and focus solely on the “Today Third Hour” of NBC news.
Craig Melvin Awards & Achievements
Craig Melvin has been a recipient of the 1996’s Associated Press Award.
In 2003 and 05, he has been honored with Primetime Emmy in the Best Newscast category.
In 2006, Craig Melvin received yet another Emmy Award in the Best News Anchor Category.
Craig Melvin Major Investments and Assets
Craig Melvin owns a Vintage British Cottage style Lavish house in Connecticut worth $2 million.
Apart from the place he resides in, he also has ownership of various real estate properties all over the USA.
Craig Melvin Must Watch Latest Video and Trending Photographs
This is a video of Craig Melvin where he explains the circumstances that lead to a Love affair with Lindsay Czarniak eventually leading to marriage and establishing a happy family together.
Craig Melvin Twitter Handle
This is the link to Craig Melvin’s Twitter handle.
