She is working as a morning anchor for WDBJ7 Television in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. She joined the station in 2013 as a production assistant and worked for many positions in the station. Prior to joining WDBJ 7 news team in 2013, Neesey worked in radio and print media. From 2011 to 2013, she worked as an editor and reporter for The Southwest Times.
After graduating from college, Neesey says she experienced hardships in securing a job as a result of the poor economy. She settled for working at her old fast food restaurant while still applying for jobs in her field. Additionally, Neesey says that while working at a fast-food restaurant it was difficult to watch her peers receive jobs and excelling.
She joined Southwest Times and was fired in 2013 after months of struggling to handle her workload. Sadly, this caused her into depression, and it’s her mother who encouraged her to keep busy while figuring out her next step.
Neesey then decided to began volunteering at her local high school in the video and tv production class. While there, she was approached by a WDBJ 7 News station employee and was hired on as a production assistant at WDBJ7.
Some of Neesey’s Colleagues at WDBJ 7 News include:
Kate Capodanno – reporter
Melissa Gaona – anchor
Kimberly Mcbroom – morning and noon anchor
