Jenn Schanz Biography
Jenn Schanz is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Michigan serving as a news reporter. She has been working for the station since February 2019 after working for WIVB/WNLO-TV in Buffalo, New York as a general assignment and investigative reporter from March 2015 to January 2019.
Jenn Schanz Age
Schanz 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.
Jenn Schanz Height
Schanz stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jenn Schanz Family
Schanz hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she was born and raised. She currently works in her home state, Michigan, and holds American nationality. Her late grandmother Bernie, who was born in 1925, grew up in Owosso, Michigan, and celebrated her birthday on May 26 each year. Bernie was known for her piano skills. However, Jenn has chosen not to disclose any details about her parents, siblings, or whether they still reside in Grand Rapids.
Jenn Schanz Husband
Schanz is happily married to her husband, Eric Rizzi. They tied the knot on August 24, 2019, surrounded by family and close friends. The wedding took place in Jenn’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, specifically at the Grand Rapids Museum located at 101 Monroe Center Street Northwest.
Jenn Schanz’s Net Worth
Schanz has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Reporter.
Jenn Schanz Salary
Schanz earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jenn Schanz Career
Schanz is employed as a news reporter at WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Michigan. Jenn joined the network’s news team in February 2019 and is happy to be working in her home state of Michigan. Before her role at WXYZ, Jenn spent almost four years working at WIVB/WNLO-TV in Buffalo, New York, where she served as a general assignment reporter and investigative reporter.
During her stay in Buffalo, she focused on stories related to medical marijuana, the opioid crisis, and clergy sex abuse. Before her time in Buffalo, Jenn worked as a news reporter and anchor at KLKN-TV in the Lincoln, Nebraska area from April 2013 to March 2015. In this role, she was responsible for shooting, writing, editing, and presenting news packages as a multimedia journalist.
Jenn also served as an anchor and reporter for Good Day DePaul in the Chicago area and completed internships at the Council on American-Islamic Relations and NBC News in the Greater Chicago Area. Jenn’s achievements include receiving the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Gold Award and being nominated for an Emmy for her coverage of the manhunt for two escaped prisoners in June 2015. She also received recognition for her work on “Inside The Epidemic” with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award.
Before joining WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Jenn spent nearly four years at WIVB/WNLO-TV in Buffalo, New York, focusing on investigative reporting and general assignments. However, she left the station in January 2019 before transitioning to Detroit, Michigan. She pursued her education at DePaul University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 2012.
Jenn Schanz WXYZ
Schanz is working at WXYZ alongside other famous WXYZ meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Kiara Hay
- Andrea Isom
- Jennifer Ann
- Syma Chowdhry
- Ameera David
- Kimberly Craig
- Ross Jones
- Kim Russell
- Hally Vogel
- Kevin Jeanes
Jenn Schanz Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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