Wendy Burch, whose real name is Wendy Ann Burch, is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, acclaimed professional writer, and inspiring motivational speaker working at KTLA 5 News in Southern California, serving the station as a Television Journalist. She has been working with this station since January 2009.
Wendy Burch Age
Burch is 55 years old as of 2024. She was born on the 5th of February 1969, in Draper, Utah, USA, in the United States. Accordingly, the TV journalist celebrates her birthday on the 5th of February and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Wendy Burch Height | Measurements
Burch is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 75 kg.
Wendy Burch Education
The KTLA 5 TV journalist enrolled in public schools in Sandy, Utah, including Eastmont Middle School, Alta View Elementary, and Alta High School. From there, she joined Brigham Young University, where she graduated in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications with an emphasis on Broadcast Journalism.
Wendy Burch Career
Burch is a Television Journalist at KTLA 5 News in Southern California. With a profession in journalism spanning 30 years, she has delivered thousands of live television news reports: from star-studded red-carpet events to breaking news to high-profile court cases. As a recognized and respected reporters in Southern California, she has had countless memorable moments while reporting for the award-winning KTLA Morning News. Some of those experiences have gone “viral” and have made Wendy an internet sensation.
Wendy’s skills have taken her throughout the country to major television markets including New York City, Denver, Dallas, and Phoenix — but the majority of her occupation has been spent reporting on the biggest news of the day in the city of LA.
Before joining KTLA, Wendy worked for KCAL-TV and E! Entertainment News as a reporter. Previously, she was part of KABC-TV’s Eyewitness News team from 2003 to 2008. During that time, she earned an Emmy nomination for best hard news reporting. Burch also has received numerous awards and honors, including six Emmy Awards. Additionally, she received the Gracie Allen Award the Genii Award, and the Excellence in Journalism Award from the American Women of Radio & Television.
Aside from her work in front of the camera, Wendy also serves as a professional media trainer to some of the world’s top athletes. She’s the establisher of BIG Crowd Communications, an organization designed specifically to train top executives and elite athletes to become substantial media players. Top draft picks, world Championship teams, and the country’s leading sports agencies have all been with Wendy to learn ways to operate at the top of their game whenever the microphone comes into play.
Additionally, Wendy serves as an outspoken advocate for ladies with fertility issues. She publically chronicled her struggle to get pregnant after the age of 40 and candidly discussed her intention to use a donor egg at the age of 46 to ensure a successful pregnancy. She now is writing the book entitled “The Pregnant Pause.”
Wendy Burch’s Net Worth
In Wendy’s career as a TV journalist, she has been able to amass a net worth ranging between $ 1 Million- $ 5 million.
Wendy Burch Salary
Burch earns an annual salary between $ 98, 105 and $ 245, 450.
Wendy Burch Parents and Siblings
Burch was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was given up for adoption by her biological mother five days after her birth and placed with her adoptive parents namely James Dean Burch (father) and Carol Ann (née Anderson) (mother). Her dad is a purchasing manager for a manufacturing company while her mom is a homemaker and part-time “lunch lady” at a local school cafeteria. However, there are no details regarding her biological father.
Wendy Burch Husband and Kids
Burch is a single mother of one. She is the mother of a son named Brady O’Burch, a Social Media Influencer. However, there is no information on whether she was previously married. She and her son alongside her dog MurphyBrown reside in Los Angeles, California.
Wendy Burch Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Burch is vocal on her social media accounts where she posts often. On her Twitter account, she has about 35.5K Followers around 2.8K members on her Facebook page, and about 43.6K followers on her Instagram account.
Wendy Burch KTLA 5 News
Burch works at KTLA-5 News where she works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;