Jim Niedelman Biography
Jim Niedelman is an American Anchor and Reporter working at WHBF-TV in Rock Island, Illinois as a weekday evening anchor. Before joining the station in January 2015, he worked for KIMA-TV.
Jim Niedelman Age
Niedelman likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s.
Jim Niedelman Height
Niedelman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches.
Jim Niedelman Family
Niedelman was brought up in Los Angeles, California. However, Niedelman has managed to keep his/her personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Niedelman has any siblings.
Jim Niedelman Wife
Niedelman is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Niedelman being in any past relationship with anyone. During Niedelman’s leisure time, he likes rooting for his favorite sports teams: L.A. Kings, Cincinnati Reds, L.A. Lakers, and Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as Storm or River Bandits games. His other hobbies include golfing, going to live theater performances, watching movies, or attending local concerts.
Jim Niedelman Net Worth
Niedelman has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Jim Niedelman Salary
Niedelman earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jim Niedelman Education
Niedelman is a 1995 graduate of Northwestern University, where he obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Journalism. During his time at the university, he was part of the Medill News Service. Niedelman is also a 1989 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management.
Jim Niedelman Career
Niedelman serves at WHBF Local 4 News in the Quad Cities as a weekday evening news anchor, appearing on the 5, 6, and 10 PM newscasts. His newscasts also air on Fox 18 KLJB at 9 PM. In addition, Niedelman serves as a moderator for the weekly news and public affairs show, “4 The Record”, which airs on Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Prior to joining WHBF-TV, he worked as a Local News Director at KIMA-TV from November 2011 to January 2015. Preceding his tenure at KIMA-TV, Niedelman held the position of Anchor/Reporter at WNCT from November 2008 to November 2011. His career journey also includes roles as a Reporter at KLAS TV from October 2006 to March 2007, and as Primary Anchor at WICD-TV from January 2003 to May 2006 in Champaign, Illinois.
Before that, he served as a Morning News Anchor at WFMZ-TV in Allentown, Pennsylvania, from October 2000 to December 2002. Niedelman’s earlier experiences include being a News Anchor at WCJB TV20 in Gainesville, Florida, from June 1997 to October 2000, and at WABG-TV in Greenville, Mississippi, from November 1995 to June 1997.
Niedelman has won many awards for his journalism work. In the year 2005, he was named the Associated Press Reporter of the Year for Downstate Illinois while he was the main news anchor in Champaign. Niedelman has also received awards for his feature, consumer, and investigative reporting.
Niedelman says that he likes the Midwest because the people there are friendly and sincere. He feels welcomed by how they treat him. In the Midwest, he can talk to someone on the street and end up becoming friends, and he hasn’t found this kind of friendliness anywhere else. Niedelman also says that he thinks that local news is really important. He believes that even if a story doesn’t get attention nationally, it’s still important because it affects local people’s lives. He thinks journalists should make sure they report accurately and show how things happening around us impact the lives of individuals.
Jim Niedelman WHBF-TV
Niedelman is working at WHBF-TV alongside other famous WHBF-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Brittany Dobbins
- Andy McCray
- Jay Kidwell
- Nick Couzin
Jim Niedelman Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook and Twitter. He has over 40 followers on his Facebook and over 400 followers on his Twitter.