Michelle Renee Franzen (born August 30, 1968) is a New York-based midday anchor for ABC News Radio. From 2001 to 2013 she was a national correspondent for NBC News.[1] She has reported on a wide range of issues and events for various television stations, as well as MSNBC, The Today Show, and NBC Nightly News. Franzen has a journalism degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.[2]
Michelle Franzen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michelle Renee Franzen 30 August 1968 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Michelle Franzen Buettner, Michelle Buettner |
| Alma mater | California Polytechnic State University |
| Occupation | ABC News Radio anchor |
| Children | 1 |
Franzen started her career at Santa Barbara's KEYT station and worked as a producer, anchor, and reporter. In 1995, she joined KFTY in Santa Rosa, California as a general assignment reporter.[2] In 1996, Franzen began working as a fill-in weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for KTXL in Sacramento, California.[3] After leaving KTXL, Franzen became a reporter for KRON in San Francisco.[4]
Franzen is a member of the advisory board for the journalism department of California Polytechnic State University.[5]