Natalie Martinez
Reporter
Updated 11:35 PM CST, Tue, Jul 28, 2009
Natalie Martinez joined NBC5 as a general assignment reporter in January 2001.
You've seen Natalie covering major stories such as the UAL trial that nearly grounded the nations largest carrier. You've also seen her cover stories that matter to the "little guy".
With over a decade of reporting and anchoring, she came to NBC5 from WXXA-TV, the Fox station in Albany, N.Y. During her final two years at WXXA, Martinez was the primary anchor there. She had previously worked as a reporter and weekend anchor at WXXA. Prior to her work at WXXA, Martinez had worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer for several upstate New York television and radio stations. Here in Chicago, Natalie is often heard on 100.3 LOVE FM, anchoring the news before heading to NBC5.
Natalie is very active and recognized in the Latino community and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists; UNAVOZ, a Hispanic leadership association; and the National Association for Female Executives. She also does charitable work for LOOKINGLASS and STAR LIGHT/STAR BRITE foundations among others, and frequently services as Mistress of Ceremonies.
A native of Buffalo, New York, Martinez is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, and University of North London on scholarship.
Drop Natalie a line: natalie.martinez@nbc.com
First Published: Oct 1, 2008 2:05 PM CST
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