Dario Melendez Bio, WISN, Age, Family, Children, Net Worth

Who is Dario Melendez?

Dario Melendez is an Emmy award-winning sports journalist working at WISN 12 News as a Sports Director in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has been working with the network since April 2022. Previously, Dario worked for Bally Sports Wisconsin as the Brewers and Bucks’s pre-and-post-game host and reporter. Before that, he was hired as a Weekend sports anchor and reporter at New York 1 News.

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Dario Melendez Date of Birth/ Age

Melendez was born in the United States although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.

Dario Melendez Height/Weight

Melendez is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.

Dario Melendez Parents and Siblings

Dario was born and raised in the United States of America by his caring and supportive parents. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.

Dario Melendez Spouse/ Wife/Divorce

Melendez has been happily married to Jen Lada, an award-winning American sportscaster for ESPN, since 2017. They together have three children, one son and two daughters, however, the elder son is from Jen’s previous marriage.

Dario Melendez Kids/ Children

Melendez and his wife Jen have three children, Chase, Layla, and Keira, however, the elder son, Chase, is from Jen’s previous marriage.

Dario Melendez Education

Melendez graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Media Studies.

Dario Melendez Career

Melendez is an Emmy award-winning sports journalist working at WISN 12 News as a Sports Director in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He began his broadcasting career at WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida. He worked as the weekend sports anchor and sports reporter in charge of shooting and editing daily reports for the station from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he co-hosted a chat program on Fox Sports Radio. During his time at WINK, he covered Super Bowl XLIII and XLIV, the 2010 Pro Bowl, the 2009 BCS National Championship, the 2009 BCS Orange Bowl, and the 2009 NBA Finals.

Afterward, Melendez joined WISN 12 News in Milwaukee, working as a Sports anchor and reporter from 2010 to 2012. While there, he covered both professional and collegiate sports. His assignments included Super Bowl XLV, the 2011 and 2012 Big Ten Championships, and the 2011 and 2012 NLDS and NLCS. In February 2013, he joined ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor in Bristol, Connecticut. After two years, he was hired as a Sports anchor and reporter at New York 1 News.

In 2018, he started working for Bally Sports Wisconsin as the Brewers and Bucks’s pre-and-post-game host and reporter. He worked there for 4 years before returning to WISN 12 News in April 2022. Melendez received the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s 2011 Best Sportscast for Larger Market award while he was employed at WISN-TV. When he worked at WINK-TV, he was awarded the 2010 Associated Press Regional Award for Best Sports Feature, “Sleeping with Enemy”.

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How Much Does Dario Melendez Earn/Salary?

Dario earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.

How Much is Dario Melendez Worth/Networth?

As a Sports Director, Dario has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.

Dario Melendez X Handle

Dario is active on X @Dario_Melendez, Facebook, Instagram @dariomelendeztv, and other social media platforms. You can also reach him via email.