Alyssa Jackson Biography
Alyssa Jackson is an American journalist working for KSHB as a reporter, covering Kansas City, Missouri, since joining the station in April 2023. Previously, she worked as a multimedia journalist at WTOC in Savannah, Georgia, for nearly 2 years.
Alyssa Jackson Education
Jackson joined the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2017 after finishing her high school education. In 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
During her time in college, Jackson produced, reported, and anchored for KOMU, the NBC affiliate in Columbia, Missouri. She held an internship at CNBC in New York City, where she was a power lunch/breaking news desk intern.
Alyssa Jackson Career
Jackson works for KSHB as a reporter, covering Kansas City, Missouri. She is familiar with Missouri, having been from St. Louis. She looks forward to returning to the Midwest after working as a multimedia journalist at WTOC in Savannah, Georgia.
While in Savannah, Jackson broadcast national stories such as the Alex Murdaugh and Ahmaud Arbery lawsuits. During her childhood, she had a speech impediment and went to speech therapy. She hopes to share stories that motivate,
As a child, Alyssa had a speech impediment and went to speech therapy. Now, she is proud to be able to speak for a living and considers it a gift. She wants to share stories that inspire, have an impact, and matter to those in the community.
Alyssa Jackson Age
Jackson was born on March 19, 1999, in the United States of America. She is 27 years old as of 2026. Jackson celebrates her birthday on March 19th, as evidenced by her X bio, captioned, “Born March 19.” On March 20, 2025, she posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account and captioned, “26.”
Alyssa Jackson Height
Jackson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Alyssa Jackson Family
Jackson hails from St. Louis, Missouri, where she grew up with her younger brother, Mark Jack. Even so, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents.
Alyssa Jackson Husband
Jackson is in a relationship with Jordan Perry. Jordan celebrates her birthday on April 5th, as evidenced by her Instagram post on April 5, 2026, captioned, “…My person, my home, my best friend…I have been blessed to watch you grow into the man you are…Happy birthday, my love.”
A huge fan of BBQ, Jackson enjoys the energy surrounding the Chiefs. The Great Debaters and Hidden Figures are her two favorite movies. She also loves catching up on TV shows such as Power, Grey’s Anatomy, and Alert.
Alyssa Jackson Net Worth
Jackson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Alyssa Jackson Salary
Jackson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Alyssa Jackson Cancer
Jackson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. After taking two months off from the newsroom to undergo treatment and start chemotherapy, she officially returned to work in April 2026. On March 20, 2026, she talked about her journey via an Instagram post, captioned, “…, get job opportunities and at 26 — you’ll be diagnosed with breast cancer. But God will put you in the path of a Black woman — and you will LIVE…A few surgeries, a million scans and tears later — this is 27…”
Alyssa Jackson KSHB
Jackson is working at KSHB, where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Lindsey Anderson
- Caitlin Knute
- Lindsay Shively
- Wes Peery
- Jeff Penner
- Lauren Schwentker
- Elyse Schoenig
- Mick Shaffer
- McKenzie Nelson
- Matt Foster