Jermaine Ferrell Biography
Jermaine Ferrell is an American Sports Journalist working for WFXR-TV in Roanoke, Virginia as the Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter. He joined the station in August 2015 after working as a Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter for KFDX Channel 3.
Jermaine Ferrell Education
Ferrell started his education at Patrick Henry High School. Later in 1996, Ferrell further enhanced his education at Cameron University with a passion for the fields of communication and broadcast journalism. In the subsequent years, he went to the depths of his knowledge, improved his skills, and expanded his vision. In 2002, he graduated from Cameron University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Broadcast Journalism.
Additionally, Ferrell was visibly committed to his community. He wanted to develop young minds at Christiansburg Primary School during the Black History Month episode. This presentation was aimed at students in kindergarten, first, and second grades, where Ferrell spoke about his work as a sports director.
Jermaine Ferrell Career
Ferrell works as a sports director at WFXR-TV. Originally, Ferrell began with WFXR Sports in the summer of 2015 as the Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter. His coverage goes beyond high school games in both Texas and Virginia as he has recorded numerous high school state championships. In January 2019, Ferrell rose to the rank of Sports Director at WFXR and has been able to go through more sports stories.
Before joining the WFXR Sports Team, Ferrell worked as a producer for WSET-TV in Lynchburg, Virginia. His role was to produce a Monday-Friday 11 PM newscast a role that he played for one year since joining in March 2012. Later in September 2013, he joined KFDX Channel 3 in Wichita Falls, Texas as a weekend sports anchor/reporter and later left the station in August 2015 to join WFRX-TV.
More importantly, Ferrell is a great asset to the community despite being anchored in a newsroom. Notably, Ferrell has been honored with the SCLC Dr. Perneller Chubb-Wilson Award. Conclusively, Ferrell’s tenure as the Sports Director at WFXR and his passion for sports correctly outline the immeasurable output this career has contributed towards the community.
Jermaine Ferrell Age
Ferrell likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year, date, and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Jermaine Ferrell Height
Ferrell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Jermaine Ferrell Family
Ferrell’s mother is Carolyn Ferrell, and his late father was Joe L. Ferrell, Sr. He also has a sibling since he has quoted on his Instagram account that he is a brother.
Jermaine Ferrell Wife|Children
Ferrell is married to Yolanda Ferrell, who attended Cameron University. Together, they are proud parents to their daughter, NyAsia Jones. Additionally, he has two grandchildren named Ezariah and Elias.
Jermaine Ferrell’s Net Worth
Ferrell has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a Sports Journalist.
Jermaine Ferrell Salary
Ferrell earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500 while working at WFXR-TV as a Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter.
Jermaine Ferrell WFXR-TV
Ferrell works at WFXR-TV where he works alongside other famous WFXR-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Ryan Moye
- Miriam Chamberlain
- Kara Thompson
- George Noleff