Keitha Nelson Biography
Keitha Nelson is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WJXX, serving as a co-anchor of Good Morning Jacksonville. She has been working for the station since August 2013, after working for ABC 57 as a news anchor and reporter for nearly 2 years.
Keitha Nelson Age
Nelson was born in December 1982, in the United States Of America. She is 42 years old as of 2024. Nelson celebrates her birthday on her birthday in December as evidenced by her Instagram post on December 12, 2023, where she said that she was a 25-year-old born in 1982.
Keitha Nelson Height
Nelson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Keitha Nelson Family
Nelson 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 Nelson has any siblings.
Keitha Nelson Husband
Nelson got married on December 12th as evidenced by her wishing him a happy anniversary via an Instagram post on December 12, 2024. On that same post, she said that they were college sweethearts. The couple has a set of twins called Journey and Trey.
Nelson publicly shared her difficult journey of motherhood in a six-part series on Good Morning Jacksonville and First Coast News’ YouTube page. Further, she opened up about declining to suffer in silence while undergoing In Vitro Fertilization. She believes that this was one of the most fulfilling series she has explored in her career, especially with the knowledge that it helped families across the First Coast and far beyond.
Keitha Nelson Net Worth
Nelson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an anchor and reporter.
Keitha Nelson Salary
Nelson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Keitha Nelson WJXX
Nelson is working at WJXX alongside other famous WJXX meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Jeannie Blaylock
- Jessica Clark
- Heather Crawford
- Rich Donnelly
- Katie Jeffries
- Jasmine Monroe
- Chris Porter
- Lewis Turner
- Lee Southwick
- Robert Speta
Keitha Nelson Education
Nelson joined Nicholls State University when she finished her high school education. There, she studied under a Track and Field scholarship. Later, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Keitha Nelson Career
Nelson is working for WJXX serving as a co-anchor of Good Morning Jacksonville. She has worked in the news industry since 2004 and has served the Jacksonville community for almost 10 years. During her time t WJXX, she has helped lead the broadcast of big hurricanes that have ruined First Coast communities including Hurricanes Matthew and Irma.
Nelson won a Ken Knight award for her broadcasts and positive impact on the community. Further, she has received other community service awards for her journalism and contributions to Jacksonville. Women in Media granted her an Award of Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. She has been a contributor to team awards including an Edward R. Murrow and a Peabody for the broadcast of Hurricane Katrina and an Emmy.
During her career, Nelson has broadcasted breaking news stories countrywide and attained market-exclusive interviews with national figures and newsmakers. For instance, she led the broadcast of the Kamiyah Mobley story. She loves sharing stories of underprivileged communities and helping preserve the voices of historic figures.
Nelson has a passion for telling little-known stories in innovative and eye-opening ways. For instance, she helped create a Black History special that featured local artists and trailblazers called Vivid Hues; Stories of Black History in 2021.
Besides journalism, Nelson is involved with numerous Jacksonville regional organizations where she lends her voice and time to local groups. She works on the board of the local non-profit Hope at Hand and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Keitha Nelson 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 7.6K followers on Facebook, over 6.7K on Instagram, and over 3K on X.