Violeta Yas Biography
Violeta Yas is an American Emmy award-winning meteorologist working for NBC 4 as a weekday meteorologist. She joined the WNBC team in March 2022, after previously working for Telemundo62.
Violeta Yas Career
Mar del Plata, Argentina is Yas’ birth home and she was later brought up in North Jersey. She attended Rutgers University, New Brunswick where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Media Studies, with a minor in Spanish. She also studied at Mississippi State University where she earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology. In addition, while she was at Rutgers University she served as a Media Mentor at Rutgers via the Institute for Women’s Leadership.
On regular occasions, Violeta spares time to Rutgers Future Scholars which is a program that identifies and gives academically promising low-income high school students to attend college. She is also an advocate for The Boys & Girls Club, as she has attended the club’s programs throughout her childhood in Garfield, New Jersey.
While Yas worked at Telemundo62 she served as the chief meteorologist and also at NBC10 in Philadelphia. She was also part of the team that launched Noticiero Telemundo62 at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m in 2014. Violeta started her broadcasting career at AccuWeather in 2010, as a bilingual broadcaster. In addition, Yas has made appearances on; ABC World News Now, ZBM-TV (Bermuda), Fox Business, Fox Sports, Fox News, The Big Ten Network, a number of Spanish networks across Latin America, and various Univision and Telemundo affiliates.
Furthermore, Violeta has received a number of nominations over the years, inclusive of winning four Emmy awards and four regional Emmys as ‘Best Weather Anchor.’ Yas also partnered with a friend and colleague to translate ‘The Meteorologist in Me’ a Shipp’s children’s book in 2019, as a meteorologist working for NBC10 Philadelphia. On regular occasions, Violeta visits classrooms where she reads book and promote STEM to young children.
In addition, for Violeta’s philanthropic efforts, she was chosen as one of PhillyMan Magazine’s Women of the Year in 2018. She is also a lead broadcast ambassador for Latinx Advancement and Hispanic on the American Meteorological Society’s Committee. Furthermore, in her role, she leads a team of broadcast meteorologists who are from across the country in identifying, planning, and generating tangible weather resources for the Spanish-speaking community.
Violeta Yas Salary
Yas earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Violeta Yas Net Worth
Yas has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a meteorologist.
Violeta Yas Age
Yas was born on February 7, 1985, in Mar del Plata, Argentina. She is 39 years old as of 2024, and she celebrates her birthday on the 7th of February every year.
Violeta Yas Height and Weight
Yas stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall. However, information about her weight will be updated when available.
Violeta Yas Family
Yas likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parent nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Violeta Yas Husband and Children
Yas has not disclosed her relationship status as she is very private with her personal life. However, this information will be updated when available.
Violeta Yas Social Media Platform
Yas is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 4.9k followers on Twitter 10.6k followers on Instagram, and 6.5k followers on Facebook.