Jay Scott Smith Biography
Jay Scott Smith is an American Anchor/Reporter working with KYW News radio where he serves the station as a Sports Anchor/Reporter since February 2019. Prior to KYW News radio, he spent about three years working with WHYY.
Jay Scott Smith Career
Smith works with KYW Newsradio where he serves the station as a sports anchor/reporter. Previously, he was working with WHYY where he won two Best Sports Feature Awards and Best Newscast from the PA Associated Press.
The Detroit native is a proud graduate of Michigan State University where he graduated in the year 2003. Later on, he went on to join Wayne State University where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Journalism in the year 2011.
Smith kick-started his radio career in the year 2005 on WQHH-FM located in Lansing, Michigan. His career includes stops in Detroit News, MLive.com, and the Asbury Park Press. He joined TheGrio, which was previously a division of NBC News in the year 2011. While he was there, he covered major stories in the Midwest which include issues of housing discrimination and gun violence as well as Detroit’s historic 2012 bankruptcy.
The experienced sports journalist has covered major events such as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the NFL Draft, the World Series, and the Daytona 500. Asides from that, he teaches journalism and broadcast editing at Lincoln University. Smith is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
He is also a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists and a past Vice President of Broadcast for the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. Away from work, he enjoys listening to podcasts, classic hip-hop, watching movies and pro wrestling, basketball, and going to the beach.
Jay Scott Smith Age
He was born in Detroit, United States of America on the 5th of September. This is evidenced by a post he shared on his Instagram Account on the 5th of September 2022 wishing himself a Happy birthday and stating that he stopped aging in the year 2004. We will update this information once more information is available to the public.
Jay Scott Smith Height
Scott Smith stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).
Jay Scott Smith Family
Scott was born in Detroit, United States of America, however, details about his parents and siblings have not been disclosed yet to the public.
Jay Scott Smith Wife
Smith seems a secretive person, he has not yet disclosed any information regarding his private life. We will update this information once more information is available to the public.
Jay Scott Smith Net Worth
Scott Smith has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jay Scott Smith Salary
Scott Smith earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jay Scott Smith KYW
Smith works at KYW where he works alongside other famous KYW anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Steve Tawa
- Suzanne Monaghan
- Jeff Asch
- Paul Kurtz
- Larry Kane
- Kristen Johanson
- Kimberly Adams
- Greg Orlandini
- Denise Nakano
- David Madden
- Dave Uram
- Brandon Brooks
- Carol MacKenzie
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Scott Smith.
Who is Smith? | Jay Scott Smith is an American Anchor/Reporter working with KYW News radio |
Age | Not Available |
Height | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) |
Spouse | Not Available |
Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
Net worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |