Jessica Ralston Biography
Jessica Ralston is an American journalist working for WSYX ABC6 as a weekday anchor of Good Day Columbus from 5 to 9 a.m. since joining the station in August 2016. Previously, she worked for WTVF NewsChannel 5 in Nashville as a news anchor for 2 years.
Jessica Ralston Education
Ralston joined Youngstown State University when she finished her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
Jessica Ralston Career
Ralston works for WSYX ABC6 as a weekday anchor of Good Day Columbus from 5 to 9 a.m. She started her broadcasting career when she worked in Youngstown at WFMJ-TV21 as a producer. She then relocated to Clarksburg, West Virginia where she served WDTV Newschannel 5 as an evening anchor, reporter, and producer.
After working in Clarksburg, she moved to West Virginia where she served WSAZ for 10 years. While there, she climbed the ranks from anchor and reporter to evening anchor. Also, she won the South Charleston Women’s Club Woman of Achievement Award. The Mayor’s office granted her a Key To The City Of Charleston.
Ralston left West Virginia and went to Music City where she served WTVF Newschannel 5 as an evening anchor and host of “Openline.” While there, “Nashville Scene” magazine named her as a “Style Setter: One of the city’s 10 best-dressed.”
During her career, she has received several awards including 5 Emmys and 16 Emmy nominations. She has also received 36 Associated Press and Broadcaster’s awards including wins for Best Anchor, Broadcast Journalist of the Year, Best Newscast, Best Reporter, Best Breaking News Coverage, and Best Enterprise Reporter. In 2019, the Top Picks poll selected her among the “Top 3 Anchorwomen” in the Columbus Dispatch. The following year, she was named the Columbus Dispatch “Top TV News Anchorwoman.”
Aside from her journalism career, Ralston has worked in charity and volunteered in the community. She has a passion for assisting victims of crime find justice and matters that impact women/children. Also, she works as an advocate for animals.
Jessica Ralston Age
Ralston likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 40s.
Jessica Ralston Height
Ralston stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches
Jessica Ralston Family
Ralston grew up in Youngstown, Ohio but 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 known if Ralston has any siblings.
Jessica Ralston Husband
Ralston was previously in a relationship but her partner passed away. On January 19, 2024, she captioned her Instagram post “…🙏🏼💔😢#restinpeacemylove❤️.” She posted a video of him on her Instagram account on February 1, 2024, and captioned “One month since you’ve been gone. Always on my mind. Always in my heart. I miss you all day. Every day. 💔.” She resides in downtown Columbus alongside her Dachshund, Ellie Mae, and a Boxer, Parker Paisley. During her free time, she goes to the gym, travels, and spends time with friends and family.
Jessica Ralston Net Worth
Ralston has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Jessica Ralston Salary
Ralston earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jessica Ralston WSYX ABC6
Ralston is working at WSYX ABC6 where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Andrew Buck Michael
- Rodney Dunigan
- Sarah Converse
- Kellyanne Stitts
- Isabelle Hanson
- Stacia Naquin