Jenna Zibton Biography
Jenna Zibton is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WSLS, serving as a morning news anchor and reporter. She has been working for the station since November 2011 after working as a morning news anchor at KTAL in Shreveport, Louisiana, for 2 years.
Jenna Zibton Age
Zibton was born on July 31st but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s, judging from her appearance. Zibton celebrates her birthday on July 31st as evidenced by WSLS wishing her a happy birthday via their official Instagram account on July 31, 2022.
Jenna Zibton Height
Zibton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jenna Zibton Family
Zibton has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also not known if Zibton has any siblings.
Jenna Zibton Husband
Zibton is a married woman but has kept information regarding her husband away from the public. The couple has a daughter who was born on April 26, 2018, and is 6 years old as of 2024.
Zibton wished her daughter a happy 5th birthday via an Instagram post on April 26, 2023. During her free time, she trains for a marathon, volunteers with the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, travels to new places with her husband and daughter, and hikes.
Jenna Zibton Net Worth
Zibton has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Jenna Zibton Salary
Zibton earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jenna Zibton WSLS
Zibton is working at WSLS alongside other famous WSLS meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- John Carlin
- Rachel Lucas
- John “Appy” Appicello
- Samuel King
- Jeff Haniewich
- Parker Beasley
- Edward Shaw
- Delaney Willis
- Keshia Lynn
Jenna Zibton Education
Zibton joined Sam Houston State University after completing her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Radio, TV, and Digital Communications.
Jenna Zibton Career
Zibton is working for WSLS, serving as a morning news anchor and reporter. In this role, she appears on WSLS’ anchor desk on weekday mornings from 5 to 7 a.m. Further, she supervises the Solutionaries series, which highlights the creative thinkers and doers working to make the world a better place.
Zibton is proud of ’30 Days of Hope’ and the awareness it creates to the triumphs and challenges of foster care and adoption. Since 2017, she has featured children up for adoption across Virginia each November. Moreover, she shares stories about the children and families impacted by the foster care system.
The Emmy awarded journalist has received honors for her community work. For instance, the Junior League of Roanoke Valley granted her its Shining Star Award for her in depth report about human trafficking, which increased awareness about the necessity of stronger laws and dedication to the JLRV mission across Virginia. Further, that report led to changes in Virginia law.
Zibton investigated the Salem VA Medical Center, exposing the absence of $1.7 million worth of equipment reported missing in the last five years and a $200,000 security oversight. As a result of her investigation, an OIG investigation began and policy changes were made at the medical center
Zibton worked with a WSLS 10 team that won a regional Edward R. Murrow awards and Associated Press awards for outstanding news broadcast. The DePaul Community Resources Women of Achievement Awards named her the Young Professional of the Year. Previously, she worked as an anchor and reporter in Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas.
When she was tasked with creating a project for class in middle school, Zibton took a video camera and hit the streets of Dallas. She edited the final project with two VHS tape decks, unknowingly doing people in the television industry were doing. That ambition has led her to the news industry today.
Jenna Zibton 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 9K followers on Facebook, over 1K on Instagram, and over 2K on X.