Shannon Smith Biography
Shannon Smith is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for WOIO, serving as a morning anchor on weekdays on 19 News This Morning. She has been working for the station since September 2020, after working as a multimedia journalist at WIVB/WNLO in Buffalo-Niagara Falls.
Shannon Smith Age
Smith likes to keep her personal life private; hence, she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s, judging from her appearance.
Shannon Smith Height
Smith stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Shannon Smith Family
Smith hails from the south side of Chicago, where she grew up with her 3 older sisters. Even so, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents.
Shannon Smith Husband
Smith is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. She is a proud dog mom of a mini poodle mix, Sebastian. During her free time, she enjoys watching documentaries and reality tv shows like 90 Day Fiancé.
Shannon Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Shannon Smith Salary
Smith earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Shannon Smith WOIO
Smith is working at WOIO alongside other famous WOIO meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Harry Boomer
- Leah Doherty
- Gabby Hart
- Caitlin McCarthy
- Mark Schwab
- Rachel Vadaj
- Brittany Wier
- Noelle Williams
Shannon Smith Education
Smith joined the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 after completing her studies at Morgan Park High School. In 2012, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Shannon Smith Career
Smith is working for WOIO, serving as a morning anchor. In this role, she wakes up Northeast Ohio on weekdays on 19 News This Morning. Additionally, she broadcasts everything, including breaking news and human interest stories across Northeast Ohio.
Besides reporting a story, Smith aims to get answers and bond with viewers on and off air. She also wants people to realize that there is good news to share. She is familiar with the lake effect rain or snow. Before WOIO, she worked on the other side of Lake Erie in Buffalo as a weekend morning anchor and reporter.
Smith has reported in nearly all time zones, kickstarting her career at WIFR in Rockford, Illinois. Following her time in Rockford, she worked in Omaha, Nebraska, and Fresno, California.
Smith serves as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and volunteers as a mentor with Minds Matter Cleveland. Moreover, she sits on the board of the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters. She’s a proud legacy member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Shannon Smith 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 5.5K followers on Facebook, over 4.7K on Instagram, and over 3.5K on X.