Jenny Hansson Biography
Jenny Hansson is an American Anchor/Reporter/Multimedia Journalist working for KOIN 6 serving as a news anchor and reporter. She has been working for the station since August 2006 after working for KABB in San Antonio, Texas.
Jenny Hansson Age
Hansson born was born on the 26th of August 1980. Therefore, he is 43 years old as of 2023. He celebrates his birthday every year on the 26th of August.
Jenny Hansson Height
Hansson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jenny Hansson Family
Hansson was born and raised in Palm Springs, California by her parents whose names are unknown. It is unknown if he has any siblings.
Jenny Hansson Husband
Hansson is married to her husband Joe Vithayathil. Her husband is a news reporter and an American professional wrestling commentator. The duo met at the University of Washington where they both studied and got married in Seattle WA. They are also proud parents of two children Siena and Josie. Additionally, they own an Australian labradoodle named Ruthie and a blind and deaf 16-year-old pug named Rocky.
Jenny Hansson Net Worth
Hansson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an anchor and reporter.
Jenny Hansson Salary
Hansson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jenny Hansson Education
Hansson graduated from high school with a Diploma. In September 1993, she enrolled at the University of Washington to pursue her career course. She later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communications in June 1997.
Jenny Hansson Career
Hansson served at KOIN 6 News in Portland, Oregon. There, she serves the network as an afternoon anchor and a noon anchor. In 2021, she reunited with Dan Tilkin to co-host KOIN 6 News at 4 p.m. She has 25 years of experience in the journalism field. Before her tenure at KOIN 6, she served KABB based in San Antonio Texas as an anchor and reporter.
She has covered multiple stories while at KOIN 6, including the Occupy camp in downtown Portland and Amanda Knox’s return to Seattle. She also had a stop at News 8 Austin in Texas. Additionally, in Thomasville, Georgia she served as a reporter at WCTV. She initiated her career in the media industry at KNDO and served the station for a year and 4 months.
Other KOIN 6 members include;
- Jeff Gianola
- Elizabeth Dinh
- Ken Boddie
- Emily Burris
- Wayne Havrelly
- Natasha Stenbock
- Kelley Bayern
- Josh Cozart
- Mary Loos
- Steve Pierce
- Adam Bjaranson
- Brenna Greene
- Jamie Hudson
Jenny Hansson Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 4k followers on Instagram.