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Ryan Leckey Biography
Ryan Leckey is an American Emmy nominated television personality who has a reputation for doing nontraditional TV. Leckey, who Pennsylvania viewers often call ‘The Leckenator,’ is known for his energetic storytelling of breaking news to his iconic interviews with television legends including Regis Philbin, Barbara Walters, and even past presidents such as Bill Clinton.
His other accomplishments include: being named the “Hometown Hero” by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce for his work with “Ryan’s Run.” He also was given an award for “Outstanding Young Pennsylvanian” (Nov. 2011) by the commonwealth’s Jaycees organization for his dedication to so many charitable causes.
Ryan Leckey Age/Birthday
Details about Leckey’s date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public eye making it difficult to know his age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Ryan Leckey Wife
He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Ryan Leckey Education
Ryan also holds a Master’s Degree from Marywood University in Communication Arts with a Concentration in Media Management. Marywood is where Ryan taught courses in Media Performance and Broadcast News Writing.
Ryan Leckey WNEP
The self-proclaimed social media addict got his start in television right out of high school when he was 18 at WJAC-TV (NBC) in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The same station he used to visit as middle schooler when he would pitch teen segment ideas to the general manager. While working in his hometown, Ryan began behind the scenes
learning how to execute a newscast before moving to the news department a short time later. There, Ryan worked primarily as a one-man-band which involved shooting, writing, and editing his own stories. While at WJAC, Ryan solo anchored his first newscast at 19 and before leaving the station in 2005, he had reported, anchored, and filled-in on the weather segments. All while earning his bachelor’s degree in Communications at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
In 2005, Ryan accepted a reporter position at WNEP-TV, one of America’s highest-rated television stations. The News Station is based near Scranton, PA. In the beginning, Ryan worked mornings and weekends for two years before moving to Monday through Friday where he became one of the familiar faces on Newswatch 16 This Morning.
Not only did Ryan become a regular personality, but he also implemented and still produces his own franchise segment and special projects thanks in part to a lot of professional leeway from his bosses and fellow morning team members.
His most well-known franchise is “Leckey Live” which is a mix of “news you can use,” community happenings and entertainment features. Ryan also spearheads many of the station’s special projects which have included: “Leckey’s Look at The View,” “Leckey’s Look at Live! With Kelly & Michael” and “Leckey’s Look at “The Chew,” which gave viewers an all-access pass to the ABC daytime talk shows and in-depth interviews with the hosts. Other interviews include chats with Whoopi Goldberg, Diane Sawyer, and Katie Couric.
Ryan Leckey Body Measurements
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Ryan Leckey Salary
According to our reliable sources, Leckey’s annual salary ranges between $58,000 – $70,000.
Ryan Leckey Net Worth
Working as an anchor at NBC, there is no doubt Leckey earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Ryan Leckey Others Work
When he is not on the air or volunteering as a host at various community events, ‘The Leckenator’ can be found working out at CrossFit 570, a place he considers his second home. He and his partner Matt live in Lackawanna County with their Goldendoodle named MetCon.
One fun fact: Ryan has written/recorded several original songs and released his first album “Just Getting Started” on January 13, 2012. You can hear them at
Ryan Leckey Partner(Mindi Ramsey)
Mindi loves taking advantage of the great outdoors in NEPA with her husband, Michael, daughters, Ava and Macey, and their dog, Sid. He enjoys skiing, rollerblading, hiking, traveling and cuddling up with a good book.
Mindi did not have many choices in picking a career; broadcasting is in her blood. Mindi’s dad is the Operations Manager at the NBC affiliate in Davenport, Iowa and her mom taught “TV Tech” while she was in high school. Mindi began as a camera operator at KWQC while still in high school, and then went on to study broadcast journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. After graduating she returned to KWQC as a reporter.
“I love working early in the morning with my quirky co-workers. Tom and Joe and the rest of the crew are so much fun; I can not imagine a better place to be…(except maybe relaxing on a tropical island beach far from civilization.)”
Frequently Asked Questions About Ryan Leckey
Who is Leckey?
He is one of America’s best-known and loved Television personality.
How old is Leckey?
No information concerning his age.
How tall is Lecky?
We do not information concerning his height.
Is Leckey married?
He has kept his relationship a secret.
How much is Leckey worth?
His net worth is still under review.
How much does Leckey make?
His annual salary ranges between $52,600 – $70,000.
Where does Leckey live?
No information on where he resides.
Is Leckey dead or alive?
He is very much alive and healthy.
Where is Leckey now?
He works at NBC.
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Leckey’s Look at the Bright Side Podcast: Behind the Scenes of WNEP’s Ryan’s Run 10
In his latest podcast, Ryan explains everything from how the charity began ten years ago, how area runners join the team and much more.
Take a listen to go behind the scenes of what is become a multi-million dollar campaign. Ryan’s run helps change the lives of kids and adults with disabilities served by Allied Services.
Rage Room
It is a safe place where you can shatter away your anger. The Honesdale Rage Room is a spot in Wayne County where you can relieve stress by smashing everything from old TV to old dishes. Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey visited the rage room on Friday.
Ryan showed how a rage room visit works and explained how to donate your unwanted appliances for people’s future smashing purposes. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and protective gear, which is provided by the facility.
The cost starts around $25.00 and up depending on how many items you would like to smash and how long you would like to spend in the rage room. Fees are cheaper if you BYOB (bring your own breakables).
