Karen Hua Biography
Karen Hua is an American-born journalist proficient in shooting, producing, writing, and editing stories. She serves as a reporter for NBC Universal Local. She has done stories that have caught national and international attention. Hua has perfected her skills by previously working at News 12, KGET, and as a writer for Forbes. In this article, we detailed her professional and personal life.
Karen Hua’s Age and Husband
She is the first generation Chinese American as her parents migrated from Shanghai. Hua was born on 1st September 1995 in Boston. She celebrated her 27th birthday in 2022. Learning from her parents, she lived a disciplined and focused life. Her main goal is to excel in her career. Having a husband, getting into relationships, or having children come in second place.
Karen Hua Education
Growing up, Hua wanted to feel represented. She hoped to become an influential figure specifically for people from her race. This passion led her to study Psychology at Havard University and later added to her studies with Honors in English and Psychology at the University of Michigan. At school, Hua was actively involved in societies and programs that opened her up for media opportunities.
Karen Hua Career
In school, she developed her writing skills which got her an internship opportunity at Forbes. There she learned to pitch stories about culture and education. She contributed to the print magazine, Most powerful women, top 100 Celebrities, and 30 Under 30.
Forbes later hired her as a lifestyle writer tasked with writing entertainment, celebrities, fashion, and real estate articles per week. She managed to write 5 articles per week and edited 15-25 articles in a day.
From there, Karen Hua got an opportunity at NBC Universal Media, LLC, where she wrote articles on crime, transportation, government, and culture. She assisted in producing TODAY SHOW, The Halftime Report, and Fast Money.
Karen switched on to the screen after joining KGET-TV 17 as a reporter and lifestyle host. She hosted Pop Kern, which had an average of 30,000 views. Karen also assisted in doing investigative reports in California.
After two years, Karen joined News 12 as a reporter and Multimedia Journalist. There, she did extensive stories in New York. She covered Governor Cuomo’s scandals and the rise of female governors in New York.
She also covered Hurricane Ida and its aftermath. After 1 year, she was called for an opportunity at NBC Universal Local. She reported on January 2022. So far she has covered mass shootings on South Street and the City’s gun violence crisis.
When she is not working, she participates in community work by advocating for domestic violence survivors. She also hosts virtual events and advocates for Asian American equity. Karen is also a member of the Asian American Journalist Association.
Karen Hua Lifestyle, Salary, Height, and Weight
Hua fits the name Instagram celebrity. She is a fashion and beauty enthusiast. She is bold when displaying her femininity. When she is at work, she will maintain a modest look and wear a conservative official dress.
The girly mode is clear and loud when she is off duty. Karen will put on minidresses, floral skirts and dresses, off-shoulder tight skirts, and silky minidresses for casual events.
When she is on the beach, she will rock a bikini or a romper. Sleeveless dresses and tops are her usual. Her height of 5 feet and 7 inches and weight of 54kg complements her fashion style. She also comfortably affords this lifestyle by earning an annual salary of $65,000. Karen Hua is a good representation of the Asian community in the media industry. She has joined other veterans like Sher Min Chow. Hua is also a close friend to Noelle Lilley and Jet Set Journalist.
