Last Updated on: 10th May 2025, 07:51 pm
Michelle Merker is famous for her work as a news anchor and public affairs director at KDOC-TV in Los Angeles during the late 1980s and early 1990s. She co-anchored NewsWatch 56, KDOC’s primetime newscast, which debuted in 1988 and later evolved into Orange County NewsWatch. Merker played a pivotal role in shaping the station’s early news programming before KDOC ceased full-scale newscasts in 1992. (TV Stations, alternate-universes.fandom.com)
Following her time at KDOC, Merker transitioned into various roles within Southern California media. She served as a news reporter for Clear Channel Radio/Total Traffic Los Angeles and contributed as a writer and producer to KOCE-TV’s Real Orange news program. Additionally, she taught TV and film courses at Saddleback College and provided instruction at The Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting. (ContactOut, THE ORG)
In recent years, Merker has been associated with PBS SoCal | KCET, where she has held positions such as Program Development Manager and Senior Manager of Programming Partnerships & Distribution. Her work includes producing and developing documentary and unscripted content for public television.
Throughout her career, Michelle Merker has been recognized for her contributions to broadcasting, including earning multiple Emmy Awards.
WORK
Michelle Merker was a news anchor for KDOC in the 80s/90s.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-merker-8067586/
https://youtu.be/l1IJbQjihWc