Jennifer Waugh Biography
Jennifer Waugh is an American Emmy Award-winning Journalist working at News4Jax serving as an Anchor and Police Beat Reporter. She joined the station in 1998 working as a General Assignment Reporter before taking on the role of police beat reporter. Formerly, Waugh worked at WBSG, Channel 21, in Brunswick, Georgia as an Evening Anchor.
Jennifer Waugh Education
Waugh completed her education at Episcopal High School after attending Jacksonville Country Day School. During her time at Episcopal, she participated in crew, basketball, and varsity volleyball. She led the basketball and volleyball teams as captain. Jennifer went back to her hometown to be nearer to her family after earning her degree from Boston University’s School of Journalism and studying in Paris and Buenos Aires.
Jennifer Waugh Career
Waugh began her career as an assignment editor at Jacksonville’s ABC station, WJKS, Channel 17. She then went on to host the evening newscasts at Brunswick, Georgia’s WBSG, Channel 21. She is currently performing her duties as an anchor and police reporter at the News4Jax network. Prior to her current role, Waugh served as a general assignment since she obtained employment at the station in 1998.
For two years, she oversaw News4Jax’s investigative team and broke multiple exclusive reports on the arrest and prosecution of three Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers, who were accused of robbery and murder. Jennifer has covered hundreds of stories for the station. The killing of 8-year-old Maddie Clifton stands out as her most memorable tale.
Jennifer stated that she would always remember the morning Maddie was found in her Lakewood neighborhood. She mentioned that they had spent hours hoping Maddie had been found safe and were all devastated when the sheriff announced Maddie was gone. In addition, Waugh also noted that in the face of such tragedy, the city had rallied around Maddie’s family, expressing admiration for the way the people of Jacksonville had reached out to the Clifton family.
For The Local Station, Waugh has also covered a number of the major breaking news items. She visited Houston at the time of the Columbia Space Shuttle accident. She also followed the arrest of a Jacksonville triple murder suspect to Kentucky after tracking him down in Mexico.
In March 2006, Jennifer moved up to the nightly anchor desk after hosting the weekend newscasts for almost a year. Before taking on the co-anchor position of The Morning Show in June 2013, she was the anchor of the newscasts at 5:30, 6:30, and 11 p.m. on Monday through Friday. She also followed the arrest of a Jacksonville triple murder suspect to Kentucky after tracking him down in Mexico.
In March 2006, Jennifer moved up to the nightly anchor desk after hosting the weekend newscasts for almost a year. Before taking on the co-anchor position of The Morning Show in June 2013, she was the anchor of the newscasts at 5:30, 6:30, and 11 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
Jennifer expressed that working in a town that she held so close to her heart was a true joy. She mentioned that she considered herself very fortunate to meet and help Jacksonville residents as she worked in the community. Waugh has won multiple Associated Press honors, three Edward R. Murrow awards, and four Emmys.
Jennifer Waugh Awards
Waugh has two Emmys to her name. One was an hour-long special program commemorating Maddie Clifton’s death ten years ago, and the other, titled Lost at Sea, told the story of three sailors from Jacksonville who managed to survive for three days in the ocean when their fishing boat capsized.
Additionally, Jennifer received the regional Edward R. Morrow prize for her work on Lost at Sea. In addition, she received an Emmy nomination for her coverage of the Episcopal School tragedy involving the shooting death of the headmaster.
Jennifer Waugh’s Salary
Waugh’s annual salary ranges between $25,000 to $60,000.
Jennifer Waugh’s Net Worth
Waugh’s estimated net worth is about $1.5 Million to $4.5 Million.
Jennifer Waugh Age
Waugh’s actual age is not publicly available as of 2024 but she is about 53 years old.
Jennifer Waugh Husband
Waugh is a married woman, she met her husband in Jacksonville and they are blessed with a son and a daughter.
Jennifer Waugh’s Family | Parents
Waugh grew up mostly on the Southside; her father is from Mandarin. However, Jennifer has not shared further information concerning her parents or siblings.
Jennifer Waugh’s Social Media Platforms
Waugh interacts with her fans quite often and she has 9800 followers on Facebook, 2300 followers on Twitter, and 550 followers on Instagram.
6 Quick Facts About Jennifer
- Age: Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1.5 Million and $4.5 Million
- Salary: Between $25, 000 and $60, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches tall