Melinda Murphy

Background

Murphy, Melinda was born on December 10, 1963 in Midland, Texas, United States. Daughter of James Palmer and Natalie (Harben) Murphy.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1986.

Career

Account executive, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio Republican, New York City, 1986-1988; director classical music marketing, Interep Radio Store, New York City, 1988; entertainment stringer, KOCO-television, 1995-1997; co-host, EP, creator SCAM pilot for, United States of America Network, 1996; information specialist, NewsTalk television, 1995-1996; host, Global Shopping Network, 1996-1997; reporter, News 12 New Jersey, since 1996. Talent booker WWOR-television, 1991-1992. Production coordinator Columbia Broadcasting System Tony awards, 1992, 93.

Production executive ABC, 1992. Associate floor producer Cable News Network Democratic National Convention, 1992. Talent coordinator Public Broadcasting Service International Emmy Awards, 1992.

Producer Multimedia Entertainment, 1993-1994. Coordinating producer Buena Vista television, 1994, senior producer, 1994. Senior producer New World Entertainment, 1994.

On-air coach Columbia TriStar, 1994. Production manager Public Broadcasting Service, 1996. Writer, field producer WCBS-television, 1996-1997.

Contributing writer Parents magazine, 1996. Judge International television Festival, since 1995.

Achievements

• Melinda Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy television host, reporter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Writer's Guild American, Alpha Delta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: animal rights, cooking and entertaining, traveling, outdoor sports.

Connections

Father:

James Palmer Murphy

Mother:

Natalie (Harben) Murphy