Veronica Cintron is an American award-winning news anchor who now works for Bay News 9. Veronica Cintron covering “Your Evening News.”
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Early life and Childhood
Veronica Cintron was born in Puerto Rico on April 7, 1983
Making her an American by nationality and of Puerto Rican ethnicity. She frequently visits her family there.
Though she hasn’t revealed details about her parents’ names, professions, or whether she has any siblings.
Education Details
Veronica Cintron lived in Puerto Rico until 2001 when she went to college.
There is no information about which high school she attended.
But Veronica attended the University of South Florida because it was relatively close to home.
And graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies/Mass Communication.
While actually studying on a scholarship.
Veronica served as the RTDNA Radio Television Digital president.
And as their resident assistant during her four years at university.
Professional Career
Cintron’s first job required her to relocate to Massachusetts.
She worked as the primary female NBC affiliate anchor.
She considers her first job to be a big test for her because it provided her.
With not only the necessary experience but also exposure.
She worked for NBC for four and a half years before returning to Tampa when her contract expired.
Influenced in part by the fact that her boyfriend lived there and she wanted to be with him.
Veronica began working for Bay News 9 in 2010.
She begins her day at 2:30 p.m. and sometimes has to work until 4 a.m. recording stories.
And attending management meetings.
When she isn’t doing either of these two things.
You can find her writing a piece called”Medical Beat,”.
For which she always does research and comes up with medical stories.
Because the station is not always on, Veronica must write a number of these stories.
She claims that no day is the same as the previous one.
As some nights are very busy while others are relatively quiet; this is what makes her job so enjoyable.
When asked for advice for aspiring journalists.
Veronica suggests that they pursue a number of internships .
And become involved with organizations that host networking events.
She also encourages them to persevere.
Stating that being an anchor is a difficult job that requires a competitive edge.
Veronica has traveled as a reporter to Panama, Washington, D.C., Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Holland.
Some of her best work includes coverage of the Panama Canal’s 100th anniversary.
Pope Francis’ memorable Cuban visit, and Hurricane Maria’s aftermath in Puerto Rico.
just days after the Category 4 hurricane hit.
She also covered President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
And the election of Massachusetts’ first African-American governor.
Veronica has received numerous awards since joining Bay News 9.
Including Suncoast’s Best Anchor Emmy and FloridaSociety of Professional Journalists’ Anchor of the Year.
Throughout her career as a reporter, she has also received a number of Emmys and Associated Press awards.
Net Worth and Salary
Veronica Cintron’s net worth is at least $700,000 as of mid-2019.
Relationship Status
Veronica Cintron is now married to Preston Rudie, the founder.
And CEO of Catalyst Communications Group, her longtime boyfriend. Between
2002 and 2014, he worked as a reporter for WTSP TV, and before that, for WITI –TV Fox 6.
Preston received numerous awards as a reporter.
Including 23 Emmys, six Edward R. Murrow awards.
And the Individual Achievement Award, among others.
Rudie graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
With a degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Preston admitted that it was difficult to be married to a fellow reporter.
When their schedules clashed when he was also a reporter.
He worked during the day while his wife worked at night.
So they only had time for each other on weekends.
The couple has been blessed with a baby girl, who was born on April 6, 2017.
Veronica, who is very proud of her daughter, enjoys posting photos of her on social media.
Veronica enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, going to the beach.
And watching movies at home with her husband when she is not working.
She also enjoys spoiling her Shih Tzu dog, Gizmo.
Body Measurement
Veronica Cintron is 5 feet 8inch. She has a Black eyes colored with silky Black colored hair.
Social Media
Veronica’s Social Media information is Unavailable.
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Trivia
- Veronica is an American award-winning news anchor, who now works with Bay News 9.
- She is best known for covering “Your Evening News” on the channel.
- She joined Bay News 9 in 2010.
- Cintron has traveled as far as Panama, Washington D.C., Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Holland.
- She is now married to her longtime boyfriend, Preston Rudie, who is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Communications Group.
- Veronica’s net worth is estimated by sources at a minimum of $700,000, as of mid-2019.
