Jason Hurst Biography

Jason Hurst is an American journalist working for WIFR as a member of the NBC Montana Today morning news team since joining the station in 2024. Previously, he worked for WCHS-TV ABC 8 in Charleston, West Virginia, as a weekend sports anchor and reporter.

Jason Hurst Education

Hurst joined Liberty University in 1993 after finishing his high school education. In 1997, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management.

Jason Hurst Career

Hurst works for WCHS-TV ABC 8 as a member of the NBC Montana Today morning news team. In this role, he anchors the weekday morning newscasts from 5 to 7 a.m. He looks forward to working with Brooke Foster and helping start his viewers start their day with local Montana news. The Connecticut native comes to Montana with a passion for broadcasting local news.

Hurst used to talk to himself when he was a child, leading his parents to think that he had an imaginary friend. They later came to the realization that he was turning off the volume on the TV to deliver his own play-by-play coverage. He hopes to continue that dream of delivering local news in Montana. Also, he is passionate about his job because he gets to tell great human interest stories and connect with the viewer.

Previously, Hurst worked for WCHS-TV ABC 8 in Charleston, West Virginia, as a weekend sports anchor and reporter. He worked as the sports director for WSIL in Carterville, Illinois, KAIT 8 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and at WCTV in Tallahassee. Also, he anchored and reported sports for WTOL in Toledo, Ohio and WJTV News Channel 12.

Jason Hurst Age

Hurst likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.

Jason Hurst Height

Hurst stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Jason Hurst Family

Hurst grew up in a blue-collar beach town in Connecticut, where his community still has yearly oyster festivals, so he enjoys lobster rolls, clam chowder, and the beach. but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Hurst has any siblings.

Jason Hurst Wife

Hurst is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. Besides being a big St. Louis Cardinals fan, he roots for the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders. He maintains that the Hartford Whalers are alive and ticking and still has his Whalers jersey to prove it. Meanwhile, he supports the Carolina Hurricanes, but calls them the Whaler-Canes.

Jason Hurst Net Worth

Hurst has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.

Jason Hurst Salary

Hurst earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.