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Byron Miranda Biography
Byron Miranda is an American television journalist. He is a three times Regional Emmy Award Winner. Byron is a famous journalist who has worked with KNBC, KGTV, KCBS and currently serves as a Weekday meteorologist at the NBC-affiliated in Chicago.
Byron Miranda Age | Byron Miranda Date Of Birth
Byron was born in California, United States. The actual birthday of a meteorologist is missing, but he is assumed to be in his forties.
Byron Miranda Parents |Byron Miranda Family
Byron was born in California, United States. Information about his parents and siblings is not known since he has never talked about it. He belongs to the American nationality and holds the Afro-American ethnicity. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as an air traffic controller in Korea. After the Air Force, Byron went to California State University, East Bay, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. In order to give support to his family, Miranda joined the Oakland Police Department.
Byron Miranda Wife | Byron Miranda Daughter
Byron is single. Miranda is the father of one daughter, Briana, a merchandise display expert, who lives in San Francisco.
Where Is Byron Miranda Now | Byron Miranda Weatherman | Byron Miranda Meteorologist
Byron joining PIX11 Morning News in June 2017 where he delivers weather weekdays. Miranda, an award-winning journalist, joined PIX11 from WMAQ in Chicago where he was the weekday meteorologist for the NBC station.
Amy Waldman, News Director said that he is excited for Byron joining their team. He also stated that Byron has a unique ability to connect with any community he serves. He communicates the weather with precision and that will be a huge help to viewers as they wake up and plan their day. His personality is the perfect complement to the ensemble cast we’re building on the morning news. I’m excited for him to join our team,
Prior to his tenure at WMAQ, Byron was the meteorologist at KNBC in Los Angeles. Previously, Miranda was the Chief meteorologist at KGTV in San Diego and the Chief meteorologist at KCBS in Los Angeles. Miranda also had a national presence on CNN as a meteorologist for the network.
Byron is the recipient of four Emmy Awards, including best meteorologist, and was awarded the Golden Mike Award for “Best Weathercaster in Southern California.”
Byron started his career as an assignment editor in Oakland, California. Before he appeared on television as a meteorologist, he was also an Oakland police officer and an air traffic controller in the U.S. Air Force.
“A little over two decades ago, I first visited New York and found my way to Broadway, seeking out a pay phone, to call my Mom. As I stood on Broadway, marveling at the unparalleled energy of New York, I vowed I would one day work in this great city. This is a dream come true and I can’t wait to join the PIX11 News team and begin forecasting for the Tri-state area,” said Miranda.
Byron Miranda NBC
From 2011 to 2014 Byron was weekday meteorologist for the NBC station the WMAQ in Chicago.
Byron Miranda Salary | Byron Miranda Net Worth
Byron’s work with several networks including CNN, NBC, Fox, and ABC has helped him in raising his salary which is unknown. His estimated net worth is around $1.6 million.
Byron Miranda Awards
In 2000 he was honored as the Most Eligible Bachelor by People Magazine. In the same year he received a Regional Emmy Award (Chicago/Midwest Chapter) Outstanding Achievement for Special Events Programs – Not Created for Television (Award to Producer), National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; NBC 5 presents The 92nd Chicago Auto Show
In 2002 he received a Regional Emmy Award (Chicago/Midwest Chapter) Outstanding Achievement for Special Events Programs – Special Event Program Not Created for Television (Award to Producer), National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; NBC5 presents: The 2002 Chicago Auto Show
In 2003 Byron received Golden Mike Award for Best Weathercaster in Southern California. In 2011 he received a Regional Emmy Award On-Camera Talent – Weather, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.