Jessica Willey Biography
Jessica Willey is a well-known American Award-winning journalist working for ABC13 as a reporter. She joined the Eyewitness News Team in 2000. She knew she wanted to be a news reporter when she was 5 years old when she drew a picture. The picture’s headline was “I want to be a news reporter”. Moreover, she has worked in other various broadcast stations.
Jessica Willey Education
She received her education at Boston University where she graduated. During her time there, she spent a semester abroad in England and was a member of BU’s Varsity Crew Team.
Jessica Willey Career
She is currently a reporter working for ABC13. She joined the Eyewitness News Team in 2000. At the station, she has reported from Iraq, Kuwait, Germany, Mexico, and Italy as well as from across the country on some of the biggest stories in the world. Moreover, she has covered some memorable news including; Osama bin Laden’s killing, Hurricane Katrina, Pope John Paul II’s passing, and the War in Iraq. In 2013, she was the first local reporter “live” from Boston hours after the deadly Boston Marathon bombings.
Prior to working at ABC13, she worked at KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City. Her career started in Denison, Texas. Because of her exemplarity in her work, she has been honored with various awards. The Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association recognized her for her reporting. Also, she has been awarded a regional Emmy for a half-hour program about controversial museum exhibitions from Germany. That same special won a national award — a Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television.
Jessica Willey Age
Jessica was born on August 7, 1973, therefore she is 49 old as of July 2023. She thus celebrates her birthday on August 7th of every year.
Jessica Willey Height
She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) tall.
Jessica Willey Family
Willey 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 Jessica has any siblings.
Jessica Willey Husband
Jessica is married to the love of his life, Ross Bartley. But it is not known when they got married. She and her husband are blessed with three kids, her first two, a boy and a girl who was born the same day two years apart. But their third kid’s name and identity are not mentioned.
Jessica Willey’s Net Worth
Willey has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which she has earned through being a Reporter.
Jessica Willey Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000.
Jessica Willey ABC13
Jessica works at ABC13 where she works alongside other notable ABC13 anchors, meteorologists, sports anchors, and reporters including;
- Adam Winkler
- Bob Slovak
- Briana Conner
- Brooke Taylor
- Courtney Carpenter
- Daniela Hurtado
- Elissa Rivas
- Elita Loresca
- Erica Simon
- Greg Bailey
- Jacob Rascon
- Jeff Ehling
- Jonathan Bruce
- Kevin Roth
- Lileana Pearson
- Miya Shay
- Travis Herzog
- Rita Garcia
- Shannon Ryan
- Shelley Childers