Jalea Brooks Biography
Jalea Brooks is an American journalist working for WTHR as a 13Sunrise anchor and reporter since joining the station in December 2020. Previously, she worked as an anchor and reporter at Alabama News Network in Montgomery for 4 years.
Jalea Brooks Education
Brooks joined Georgia State University in 2012 when she finished her high school education. In 2016, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, and Related Programs. During college, she interned at Newstalk 1160 and WSB in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jalea Brooks Career
Brooks works for WTHR as a 13Sunrise anchor and reporter. Previously, she worked as an anchor and reporter at Alabama News Network in Montgomery for 4 years. There, she broadcasted Alabama politics, local education, harsh weather, and numerous breaking news.
Brooks has observed multiple communities rebuild after ruin. In 2018, she went to Florida’s panhandle to broadcast the aftereffects of Hurricane Michael. The following year, she broadcasted President Donald Trump’s visit to Beauregard, Alabama following a fatal tornado.
Brooks witnessed history firsthand when she met influential civil rights leaders as they passed through Capitol City. The Associated Press recognized her for her feature reporting while depicting the owners of Montgomery’s oldest restaurant.
Jalea Brooks Age
Brooks was born on October 26, 1994, in the U.S.A. She is 30 years old as of 2024. Brooks celebrates her birthday every October 26th as evidenced by her Instagram post on October 26, 2020, captioned “Two-stepping into my golden year…the birthday wishes, y’all really made ya girl feel like a million bucks today. 💓 #26onthe26th🎂”
Jalea Brooks Height
Brooks stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jalea Brooks Family
Brooks 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 if Brooks has any siblings.
Jalea Brooks Husband
Brooks is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. During her free time, she enjoys talking, looking for thrift finds, and doing new DIY projects.
Jalea Brooks Net Worth
Brooks has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Jalea Brooks Salary
Brooks earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jalea Brooks WTHR
Brooks is working at WTHR where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Angelica Robinson
- Anne Marie Tiernon
- Chase Houle
- Chelsea Stevens
- Chuck Lofton
- Dave Calabro
- Dominic Miranda
- Dustin Grove
- Felicia Lawrence
- Lindsey Monroe