Jade Leah Burns Biography
Jade Leah Burns is an American journalist working for WJET/WFXP as a weekend anchor since she was promoted in August 2025. Also, she serves as a news reporter delivering the latest breaking news at 6 p.m. She joined the station in 2022 as the news producer.
Jade Leah Burns Education
Leah joined Long Island University in September 2018 after finishing her education at McDowell High School. In May 2022, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre and a minor in Broadcast Communications and Journalism.
During her time in college, Leah was in the Honors College and on the Dean’s List. She wrote for her University newspaper and online website, generating content for their station. Also, she was cast in a production each semester of her college career.
Jade Leah Burns Career
Leah has worked for WJET/WFXP as a weekend anchor since she was promoted in August 2025. Also, she serves as a news reporter delivering the latest breaking news at 6 p.m.Upon joining the station, she initially worked as the news producer. In that role, she produced and edited stories, anchored, and made and edited videos before she was promoted to the reporter position.
Hailing from one of the snowiest cities in America, Erie, Leah is your favorite ray of sunshine. She knows how to get the job promptly with intense specificity and dignity. If she is not rehearsing or writing the latest news story, she pumps out a set at her local gym. She is also the current reigning Miss Erie USA 2021.
Leah found her passion for communications and theatre at a very young age. In this capacity, she has logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours at her local community theatre, where she discovered her love of theatre at the age of eight. A performer and journalist, she enjoys thinking of herself as the main character.
Leah began the first communications participation approval process for her high school’s freshmen. There, she climbed the ranks and was promoted to the production manager of the station. In that role, she anchored, produced, and edited stories, as well as made and edited videos.
Jade Leah Burns Age
Leah likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 20s.
Jade Leah Burns Height
Leah stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jade Leah Burns Family
Leah hails from Erie, Pennsylvania, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Leah has any siblings.
Jade Leah Burns Husband
Leah is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Jade Leah Burns Net Worth
Leah has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Jade Leah Burns Salary
Leah earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Where Is Jade Leah Burns?
On January 26, 2026, Leah posted a video on her Instagram account, stating that she was absent from her usual schedule because she had gotten COVID-19. She further explained that she took some days to recover and has returned to the desk. The Instagram post read “If you’ve been wondering why I haven’t been on television, it’s because … COVID GOT ME 🤧 I had to take a few sick days to recover but I’ve made it back to the desk! … and what a delightful surprise of SNOW ❄️Both Meteorologists Tom Atkins and Jacob Matthews are here tonight to tell you everything you need to know! Join us at 11:00pm!”
Leah is working at WJET/WFXP, where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Sean Lafferty
- Jennifer Mobilia
- Craig Flint
- Tom Atkins
- Jacob Matthews
- Michael Fenner
- Jay Puskar
- Jill McCormick