Travers Mackel Biography and Wiki
Travers Mackel Is an American news journalist currently working for WDSU News as an evening news anchor. He also worked for WCVB News before becoming a news anchor for WLBT News.
Mackel is an anchor and reporter for WDSU since 2003. He anchors WDSU News at 4 & 5 PM Monday to Friday and moderates the WDSU ‘Hot Seat’ segment Sunday night at 10:30 PM. He has been with WDSU for over a decade covering and sharing news with the people of Louisiana.
Before joining WDSU, Travers worked at KTVE-TV in Monroe, La. as an anchor and reporter. He then moved to WLBT-TV in Jackson where he also worked as a reporter and anchor.
One of his memorable stories is when he covered Hurricane Katrina in the summer of 2005. He was one of only a handful of journalists to ride out the storm in the Louisiana Superdome and offer live, firsthand reports as parts of the Superdome roof were ripped off.
Travers has appeared on other stations like CNN, MSNBC, and “The Rachel Maddow Show.” He also appeared in the movie This Is The End as a reporter in New Orleans.
Travers Mackel Age and Birthday
Travers has not disclosed any information on His age and date of birth. It is Not Known When Travers celebrates His birthday.
Travers Mackel Height and Weight
Mackel stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if His photos, relative to His surroundings, are anything to go by.
Travers Mackel Parents and Family
Mackel was born to the late Frank Mackel, a longtime New Orleans golf professional. He has a twin brother, Fletcher who works at WDSU as a sports anchor and reporter. Mackel graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans.
Travers Mackel Wife and Married
Mackel is married to his loving wife Meg Gatto, In their marriage, Travers and his wife have been blessed with two wonderful children. Travers and his wife welcomed their daughter Ellison Grace Mackel in January 2021. She was born weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. Travers and his wife held their wedding on 25th March 2018, in a wonderful ceremony attended by their family and friends.
Travers Mackel Salary
Travers receives an annual salary of $75,000 from his career as a news journalist for WDSU. He is believed to have an estimated net worth of $350,000 as of 2022 from his successful career as a news journalist for WDSU.
