Emma Mondo

Emma Mondo joined WCCB News Rising in August of 2021 as the lead traffic reporter every weekday morning from 5-9am, as well as the booking producer for Rising. She is now an evening reporter for the News at 10 on WCCB.

She grew up moving across the country with her military family, and ended up in Charlotte when she was in the 4th grade. She knew from an early age she wanted to pursue journalism, being a part of school news teams all throughout grade school and college.

She attended The University of South Carolina and has a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Sport and Entertainment Management. In college, she was a proud member of Zeta Tau Alpha – Beta Omicron.

Emma previously interned with Seacrest Studios for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. In college, she was a technical crew member for the Journalism school at U of SC and was an active member for Student Gamecock Television where she was able to produce her own newscast every week. That began her side-line career covering plenty of Gamecock sports.

After graduating in May of 2020, Emma started work as a broadcast hub operator for Tegna Media in Charlotte, followed by being a reporter for CN2 News in Rock Hill, where she was able to cover breaking news and sports.

In her spare time, Emma loves to explore the Queen City with her friends and loved ones, and also spend time with her kitty, Jasper and puppy, Beamer. You can always find her at the gym, trying new restaurants, or watching a classic Disney movie!

Articles

Fitness Friday: Team MLP

Jay Johnson with Team MLP joins the Rising Crew to show off some joint-friendly tempo moves…a safer way to do plyometrics!

Do My Job: Landscaping

Time to grab the hedge trimmer and pick up the new much! Lauren McDonald is joining MetroGreenscape to learn what it takes to be a Landscaper!

"waitress" Makes Its Way To The Queen City

“Waitress” Returns to the Queen City

The Broadway hit "Waitress" is returning to Charlotte for a five week run. WCCB's Emma Mondo spoke with the musical's songwriter Sara Bareilles about the play, and the impact music has on mental health.

Mask Mandate Lifted: Live At The Airport

Passengers React to Dropped Mask Mandate at Charlotte Douglas

The mask mandate is no longer enforced at airports across the country. Emma Mondo spoke with passengers at Charlotte Douglas International who are sharing their opinions on the mandate being dropped - some in favor, and some completely appalled.

Easter Egg Decorating with Rising

Are you ready for Easter? We sure are! Lauren, Kim, and Emma are heading into the Rising kitchen to decorate eggs just in time for the Easter bunny!

Broadway’s “Pretty Woman” in Charlotte

Broadway is making another stop in the Queen City with "Pretty Woman" performances at the Belk theatre! Emma Mondo is sitting down to chat with Olivia Valli and Adam Pascal, the two stars of the musical, to talk about their return to the stage and their love of Charlotte.