Amanda Dukes Biography

Amanda Dukes ( Full name: Amanda Ober Dukes) is an eminent American journalist currently working for WESH-TV as an anchor and reporter.

During her career as a journalist, She has received different professional awards including an Emmy for the coverage of the tragic shooting death in Orlando of a police officer. Before joining WESH-TV in 1997, Amanda was serving for WMUR TV as a news anchor.

Dukes is also talented in singing and she has extended her performance at the Miss America Pageant system and in college. Additionally, Amanda was also New Hampshire’s Junior Miss and was first runner-up to Miss New Hampshire.

Amanda Dukes Age

Amanda was born in Salem, Massachusetts, in the United States, on May 16, 1968. She is 54 years old.

Amanda Dukes Height

Dukes stands at a height of 5 ft 8 inches( Approx 1.73m ).

Amanda Dukes Education

She attended and earned her high school diploma from Manchester High West. Furthermore, Amanda graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Troy.

Amanda Dukes Family

She was born to her caring and loving parents in Salem, Massachusetts, in the United States. Amanda was raised along with her seven amazing siblings her being the youngest.

Amanda Dukes Husband

She got married in June 2019 to her lovely husband, Bob Dukes. Amanda met her handsome husband through a blind date that was set by her friend who had a great track record of introducing 18 couples. In February 2019, Her husband proposed to her. The duo exchanged their wedding vows on June 23, 2019, in the presence of close friends and family.

Amanda Dukes Salary

Amanda receives an annual salary of $106,700 per year. This is according to WESH TV anchors’ and reporters’ salaries.

Amanda Dukes Net Worth

Dukes has an approximate net worth of $2.5 million.

Amanda Dukes Career

She is currently working for WESH-TV as an anchor and reporter. While working there, Amanda has provided coverage for post-election battles of 2000 in West Palm Beach and Tallahassee, Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, the 1998 wildfires, and also the coverage of Casey Anthony’s trial right outside the Orange County courthouse.

During her career as a journalist, Amanda has been awarded various professional awards including the Associated Press Best Spot News award for tracking down two of the top ten deadbeat dads in New Hampshire, an Emmy for the coverage of the tragic shooting death of a police officer in Orlando, and Edward R. Murrow regional award for her the coverage of the Casey Anthony trial.

Additionally, She has also served on the boards of different non-profit groups including Christian Service Center, Samaritan Village, Summit Church, and J4 leaders.

When she is not working, Amanda spends her free time facilitating bible study groups, reading, listening to Christian music, volunteering as a mentor, and taking trips to the mountains or beach.

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