Marissa Mitchell Biography
Marissa Mitchell is an award winning journalist currently working as a morning news anchor and host at FOX 5 DC. She joined the station is September 2020.

Marissa Mitchell Career
Prior to joining FOX 5 DC, Mitchell worked as an anchor and reporter at the sister station of FOX 5 Atlanta, Georgia for nearly five years. She reported during the day and co-anchored the station’s “News Edge at 11” on weeknights. In addition, Mitchell spent a few months solo anchoring “Good Day Atlanta” on weekends. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Within her first year of anchoring in her hometown of Atlanta, she got a nomination for “Best Anchor” by the Regional Southeast EMMY Chapter.
During her time in Atlanta, Mitchell covered multiple major events, such as Hurricane Irma, Super Bowl LIII week and multiple days of protests in Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina following high-profile, officer-involved shootings in 2016. Furthermore, Mitchell also field-anchored the inauguration of Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp who faced a contentious race against Democrat Stacey Abrams that gained national attention.
She is no stranger to the Atlanta’s red carpet scene, most notably, chatting with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios. In addition, Mitchell has interviewed numerous newsmakers throughout her career from media mogul Oprah Winfrey, screen legend Clint Eastwood to actress Halle Berry and world-renowned wellness guru Deepak Chopra. Furthermore, her story with celebrity tributes to the late “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin earned her a “Salute to Excellence Award” from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She is a also a recipient of three Emmy Awards.
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Before Atlanta, Mitchell worked as an anchor and reporter in Birmingham, Alabama at WBMA-TV for about four years. During her time at WBMA, she was part of the station’s launch team for its “Focus @ 4” program. Additionally, Mitchell also served as an anchor for the station’s “Midday News”, covered city hall and frequently broke exclusive reports regarding government funding. She led the station’s coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the “Selma to Montgomery March” which was attended by Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush as well as the late U.S. congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis.
Her career in television began in Chattanooga, Tennessee as a multimedia journalist for WTVC-TV for eleven months . At WTVC, Mitchell reported breaking news, such as the deadly April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across the Southeast. She also worked as a writer for Rolling Out and Crossroads News and interned for four months at FOX 5 Atlanta.
Mitchell graduated with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois in 2010 where she received a full-tuition scholarship from the McCormick Foundation. She was also a Knight Foundation and Carnegie Corporation News 21 Fellow. Mitchell also holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where she also received a full-tuition scholarship. Furthermore, she was named one of six graduates in her class to the school’s Hall of Fame for her dedication to Emory and the surrounding community.
Marissa Mitchell Education
Mitchell is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists. She also mentors many budding journalists and speaks at various schools, churches and conferences. Mitchell has received several honors for her community involvement with youth and women and is a sought-after motivational speaker.
Mitchell has been known for what she’s done professionally but her love for journalism started in childhood. From the age of nine, she wanted to become a journalist. Additionally, as a teenager, Mitchell co-hosted the morning announcements television show at Dunwoody High School where fellow Atlanta native and host Ryan Seacrest graduated and had the same role.
In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, travel, dance and go to concerts and festivals. Mitchell has many relatives and friends in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV). She’s looking forward to meeting more people and making the area her home.
Marissa Mitchell Age
Mitchell was born in Atlanta Georgia on 5 February 1986 and is now 39 years old as of 2025.
Marissa Mitchell Height
She stands at an average approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) tall.
Marissa Mitchell Education
Mitchell graduated with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois in 2010 where she received a full-tuition scholarship from the McCormick Foundation. She was also a Knight Foundation and Carnegie Corporation News 21 Fellow. Mitchell also holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where she also received a full-tuition scholarship. Furthermore, she was named one of six graduates in her class to the school’s Hall of Fame for her dedication to Emory and the surrounding community.
Marissa Mitchell Family
She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. There is no information about her parents but she has a sister sibling, Amber. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Marissa Mitchell Husband
There is no information about Mitchell being married or in a relationship. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Marissa Mitchell Children
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