Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
New York native Marissa Bailey stands at 5′4″ and is a talented news anchor. She can be seen on CBS 2 Chicago from 4:30 to 7:00 am & from 11 to 11:30 am on weekday mornings. She holds a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.
Personal Details : Early Life and Family
- The blonde-haired, blue-eyed Marissa was born in 1981 in Pittsburg, Clinton County, New York.
- She grew up in a middle-class household and both her parents still live in her hometown.
- She met her husband, Michael Geller while working at WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, New York. Michael was a producer for the station.
- The two got married in 2012 and the couple moved to Chicago. Michael is now an associate at DLA Piper in Chicago.
- She and her husband now live in Downtown Chicago in a three-bedroom condo in Lincoln Park.
- The couple also has a son, Beau, who was born on April 12, 2017.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Marissa attended Arthur P. Momot Elementary in Plattsburg, New York before heading off to Plattsburg High School. At school, she was bullied for her weight. After high school, Marissa pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in criminal justice at Niagara University in New York & graduated in 2003.
- While at college, she was a part of the Niagara University Student Government Association for all four years. She also served as the program director as a senior.
- Additionally, Marissa was a member of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. She sometimes wrote for the newspaper for the communications department and also had an internship at the Niagara University public relations department.
- In 2005, Bailey went on to do her Masters in Broadcast Journalism at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- When Marissa was in school, she wrote for the local Plattsburg newspaper and even appeared on local television in Plattsburg.
- From September 2006 to January 2013, she worked for WGRZ-TV Channel 2 News in Buffalo, New York. She started working there as a weekly reporter but then got promoted as an anchor. Eventually, she became a solo anchor for late-night news at 10 pm.
- While at WGRZ, she also had a Sunday show called Daybreak Sunday.
- Since March 2012, Marissa has been employed as an anchor for CBS 2 Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
- She used to be a weekend morning news anchor.
- In June 2017, she replaced Lionel Moise and is now a weekday morning news anchor alongside Erin Kennedy.
Awards and Achievements :
- New York State Regional Emmy Award in 2011.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- She loves to travel and to taste different kinds of cuisines from different cultures.
- Her favorite television shows are The Office, 60 Minutes, Barefoot Contessa and reality shows.
- Growing up, Marissa listened to artists like Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, U2, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac and Madonna.
Body & Other Vital Info
Marissa Bailey Measurements :
- Eye Color : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Color : Blonde
- How tall is Marissa Bailey Height : 5′4″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : 8
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
More Details :
- Marissa Bailey Married? : Yes
- Children / No. of Kids : 1
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : White
- Nationality : American
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I enjoyed her weekend show with Ed Curran.
CBS is not the same without you. You were the shining star of morning news. Couldn’t continue watching without you.
Would love to know where you are next. Good Luck! Enjoy Beau in the morning. You are missed!
I miss Marissa. so much. She and Erin were great together.
Marissa,
You are my favorite news person. I think you are a talented, beautiful young woman. Good luck with your career and raising your family. Remember family and children are more important than money and fame.