Jobina Fortson-Evans Biography
Jobina Fortson-Evans is an American Anchor, Reporter, Host, and Multimedia Journalist working for CBS Atlanta, serving as a morning anchor. She has been working for the station since August 2025, after working for Atlanta News First.
Jobina Fortson-Evans Age
Fortson was born on July 8, 1992, in New York, U.S.A. She is 34 years old as of 2026. Fortson celebrates her birthday on July 8th. On July 8, 2025, she posted a photo of herself on her Facebook account and captioned, “It’s giving ✨33✨How did I get to be so grown?! Happy birthday to this New Girl!”
Jobina Fortson-Evans Height
Fortson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jobina Fortson-Evans Family
Fortson has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Fortson has any siblings.
Jobina Fortson-Evans Husband
Fortson is in a relationship with Bradley Akil. They are expecting a child, as evidenced by her Instagram post on April 20, 2026, captioned, “Hello, it’s me…and my bump. Yeah, yeah!” She enjoys discovering new cuisines, exploring the world, and bonding with people through food.
Jobina Fortson-Evans Net Worth
Fortson has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an nchor, Reporter, Host, and Multimedia Journalist.
Jobina Fortson-Evans Salary
Fortson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jobina Fortson-Evans CBS News
Fortson is working at CBS News alongside other famous CBS News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Monique John
- Rashad Williams
- Sam Crenshaw
- Orelon Sidney
- Brian Unger
- T.J. Anthony
- Emily McLeod
Jobina Fortson-Evans Education
Fortson joined Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 2010 after completing her high school education. In 2014, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.
Jobina Fortson-Evans Career
Fortson is working for CBS Atlanta, serving as a morning anchor at 6 a.m. She is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who previously launched and hosted ATL Live, a lifestyle show on Atlanta News First.
Fortson spent 5 years anchoring and reporting for KGO-TV/ABC7 News in San Francisco before moving to Atlanta. There, she produced impactful stories and unforgettable series that honored the Bay Area while spotlighting its challenges.
Fortson worked as a multimedia journalist and anchor at WAVE 3 News, the NBC affiliate in Louisville. She started her broadcast career at WMDT, the ABC affiliate in Salisbury, Maryland.
Aside from her work in the newsroom, Fortson is a volunteer with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, Junior Achievement, and Girls Inc.
Fortson received the White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
Jobina Fortson-Evans 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 3K followers on Facebook, over 7K on Instagram, and over 3K on X.