Chelsea Helms Biography
Chelsea Helms is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for CBS4 in Central Indiana, serving as the main evening anchor. She has been working for the station since May 2024, after spending about six years at KNWA News in Fayetteville.
Chelsea Helms Age
Helms was born on April 2nd, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 30’s. Helms celebrates her birthday on April 2nd. On April 2, 2026, she posted herself on her Instagram account and captioned, “Cheers to another year 🥂.”
Chelsea Helms Height
Helms stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Chelsea Helms Family
Helms’s father abruptly passed away because of a heart attack in 2015. Even so, she has not disclosed more information about her parents, especially her mother. It is also not known if Chelsea has any siblings.
Chelsea Helms Husband
Helms is happily married to the love of her life, Nick Headden. She can be found running, hiking, kayaking, or browsing a local shop when she isn’t looking for news.
Chelsea Helms Net Worth
Helms has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Chelsea Helms Salary
Helms earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Chelsea Helms Leaves KNWA
Helms worked at KNWA alongside other famous KNWA anchors and reporters, including;
- D.J Williams
- Nick Petraccione
- Tera Talmadge
- Mike Irwin
- Dan Skoff
- Anna Darling
- Crystal Martinez
- Tavares Jones
- Mike Allen
- Chad Mira
Chelsea Helms Education
Helms joined North Country Community College in 2011 after completing her high school education. In 2012, she received an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities.
She transferred to the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. There, she was involved with the National Broadcasting Society, Lambda Pi Eta, and PSTV. She earned an “On-The-Spot” news package competition at the National Broadcasting Society convention.
Chelsea Helms Career
Helms is working for CBS4 in Central Indiana, serving as the main evening anchor. In this role, she anchors weekday mornings at 11 a.m. on FOX59 Midday News and weeknights at 5 & 6 p.m. on CBS4. Before joining the station, she spent about six years at KNWA News in Fayetteville.
Over the years, Helms has broadcast multiple significant stories, including the effects of the opioid crisis on women post-birth, the deaths of multiple police officers, the COVID-19 pandemic, and allegations against a doctor for sexual assault.
Helms began her career as a multimedia journalist at KREX5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado. She spent three years there, during which she was promoted to main anchor and executive producer.
The Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists named her the “Outstanding New Journalist” in 2023. She has also earned multiple awards for the organizations as well as several Emmy awards, including one for a five-part series on the 20th anniversary of September 11th.
Helms has a deep passion for the nonprofit community and enjoys hosting galas and other fundraising events. She served on the boards of multiple organizations, where she helped allot crucial funding. She is particularly devoted to organizations focused on heart health, a cause that is close to her heart after the sudden death of her father to a heart attack in 2015.
Chelsea HelmsSocial Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram and Facebook. She has over 11K followers on Facebook and over 3.8K followers on Instagram.