Jesse Wells Biography
Jesse Wells is an American reporter working at FOX 59 and CBS4Indy in Indianapolis since joining the station in July 2015. Wells graduated Summa Cum Laude, the highest honor given by the University, in May 1999 with degrees in both Journalism and Film Studies.
Jesse Wells Career
Wells is working in the Hoosier state for his second stint. He as well worked for 3 years at the NBC affiliate in Fort Wayne. Prior to Indiana, he worked at stations in Sioux City, Green Bay, and most recently for 8 great years in Oklahoma City.
During his time as a Sooner, Wells specialized in covering crime stories and spent nearly every day at the “cop shop”. Wells also won an Emmy for reporting the deadly May 20th, 2013 tornado when several kids died inside Plaza Towers Elementary school.
Jesse is also an avid movie buff. “Movies aren’t that different from news,” Jesse explains. “They’re both centered on people and their stories. Of course, Hollywood uses more CGI, but for human drama, it’s hard to top the evening news.”
Wells is an avid movie buff. He says that movies aren’t that different from news, since both are centered on people and their narrations. Of course, Hollywood uses more CGI, but for human drama, it’s hard to top the evening news.
Jesse Wells Age
Wells is a born and bred Hawkeye. Jesse grew up in the Quad Cities. He likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Jesse Wells Height
Wells stands at an average height. However, his exact height is not yet disclosed but will be updated as soon as his body measurements are available.
Jesse Wells Family
Wells 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 Wells has any siblings.
Jesse Wells Wife
Wells married Jennifer after college. The two met while Wells was working in Fort Wayne. The couple tied the knot in 2007 and they are blessed with two beautiful children, Ryne and Elizabeth.
When he is not working, he loves taking care of his wife and kids. He also enjoyed his time working at KFOR in Oklahoma City but moved back to Indy to be closer to family. When he is not working he is a huge college sports fan. Finding him down on Saturdays in the fall isn’t hard. Jesse frequently watches college football.
Jesse Wells Net Worth
Wells has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a reporter.
Jesse Wells Salary
Jesse earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Jesse Wells FOX 59
Wells works at FOX 59 where he works alongside other famous FOX 59 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Ray Cortopassi
- Jill Glavan
- Aaron Cantrell
- Melissa Crash
- Charlene Cristobal
- Courtney Crown
- Britt Baker
- Beairshelle Edmé
- Lindsey Eaton
- Sherman Burdette
- Amber Hardwick
- Dave Griffiths
- Angela Ganote
- Brian Wilkes
- Colby Thelen
- Lindy Thackston
- Kayla Sullivan
- Mike Sullivan
- Fanchon Stinger