Jeff Smith Biography
Jeff Smith is an American Anchor, Reporter, Producer, Photographer, and Editor working for WTOL, serving as a weeknight anchor at 5, 6, and 11 p.m. He has been working for the station since December 2020, after working as a morning/noon anchor, reporter, producer, and host at WTVG 13 ABC ACTION NEWS for over 2 decades.
Jeff Smith Age
Smith was born on March 16th, but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 40s, judging from his appearance. He celebrates his birthday on March 16th, as evidenced by WTOL’s Facebook post on March 16, 2025, captioned “We’re wishing anchor Jeff…very happy birthday today! 🎂…”
Jeff Smith Height
Smith stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jeff Smith Family
Smith is originally from the Toledo region, especially Temperance and Sylvania. Even so, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Smith has any siblings.
Jeff Smith Wife
Smith married Lisa in September 2002, as evidenced by him wishing her a happy 22nd anniversary via an Instagram post on September 14, 2024. The couple has a daughter named Parker Jayden (P.J.), and two sons named Dugan Jeffrey (D.J.) and Keaton James (K.J.). He spends his free time cooking, coaching baseball, and finding his old albums on Spotify.
Jeff Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, Producer, Photographer, and Editor.
Jeff Smith Salary
Smith earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jeff Smith WTOL
Smith is working at WTOL alongside other famous WTOL meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Steven Jackson
- TaTiana Cash
- Sophia Perricone
- Tyler Seggerman
- Chris Vickers
- Ryan Wichman
- John Burchfield
- Kaylee Bowers
Jeff Smith Education
Smith joined the Ernie Pyle School of Journalism at Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1991 after completing his studies at St. Francis de Sales High School. In 1995, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. While in college, he was involved with Sigma Chi Fraternity and IU Swimming 1991. In 2018, he joined Bowling Green State University, receiving his Master’s degree in Strategic Communications.
Jeff Smith Career
Smith is working for WTOL, serving as a weeknight anchor at 5, 6, and 11 p.m. He is happy to be doing what he enjoys in a place he adores. Also, he enjoys giving back to the community because of his local roots. He has been involved in programs and activities at his previous high school and is willing to answer those who knew him back when and need help from him today.
Smith’s love for journalism took him to his alma mater (St. Francis), where he taught a journalism class and moderated the production of the school’s newspaper. Additionally, he taught at BGSU, where he received a Master’s in Strategic Communication in 2020.
Smith launched his journalism career in 1995. He worked at WPBN/WTOM in northern Michigan for 2 years. He lived in Gaylord, Michigan, as a bureau reporter. Besides his work on the anchor desk, he has worked as a reporter, photographer, producer, and and editor.
Smith spent a week in Houston with three co-workers in September 2008, broadcasting the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Once, he went with the Coast Guard during an 11-hour trip across a frozen Lake Michigan to provide fuel oil to a struggling island (It had been a long, hard winter). That trip during the summer takes 30 minutes
Jeff Smith Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 900 followers on Instagram and over 4.5K on X.