Jessica Mendoza Biography
Jessica Mendoza is an American Sports Director, Anchor, and Reporter working for KKTV, serving as a sports director. She has been working for the station since June 2022, after working for WEAU 13 News in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Jessica Mendoza Age
Mendoza likes to keep her personal life private; hence, she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s, judging from her appearance.
Jessica Mendoza Height
Mendoza stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jessica Mendoza Family
Mendoza is a native of Colorado but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Mendoza has any siblings.
Jessica Mendoza Husband
Mendoza is married to Jake Hornick in June 2022. On June 16, 2024, she posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned, “Two years married 🤍…dancing the same groove when we’re 92…”
The couple has a daughter named Palmer Shae, who was born on October 8, 2025. On October 11, 2025, she posted Palmer on her Instagram account and captioned it, “Three days of Palmer Shae. The three best days of our lives. No words could describe how happy we are 🌸.”
Jessica Mendoza Net Worth
Mendoza has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as a Sports Director, Anchor, and Reporter.
Jessica Mendoza Salary
Mendoza earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jessica Mendoza KKTV
Mendoza is working at KKTV alongside other famous KKTV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Adam Atchison
- Lindsey Boetsch
- Blake Sammann
- Melissa Henry
- Kevin Bloemberg
- Josephine Saige
- Corey Rholdon
Jessica Mendoza Education
Mendoza joined Colorado State University in 2016 after completing her studies at Thompson Valley High School. In 2020, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Broadcast Media with a minor in Sports Production.
While in college, Mendoza worked as a sports anchor for Collegian Television 11, the school’s TV station, traveling to broadcast CSU athletics. She also interned at KDVR FOX31 Denver.
Jessica Mendoza Career
Mendoza is working for KKTV, serving as a sports director. During her first week at KKTV, she covered the Colorado Avalanche hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in over 2 decades. She also broadcast the Denver Nuggets clinching their first NBA championship.
While growing up, Mendoza watched the Avalanche, Broncos, Rockies, and Nuggets. She began with a writing career before she fell in love with broadcasting after joining her alma mater’s TV station. Her internship solidified her passion for journalism and pushed her to pursue a reporting career.
Mendoza kick-started her professional career as a news/sports reporter at WEAU 13 News in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After two years in the Chippewa Valley, she returned home to run the sports department at KKTV.
Jessica Mendoza Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 7K followers on Facebook, over 2K on Instagram, and over 1.9K on X.