Jon Meyer Biography
Jon Meyer is an American journalist working for WNEP as a weekday anchor of Newswatch 16 This Morning with Mindi Ramsey since he was promoted in 2022. He joined the station in June 2003 as the Luzerne County beat reporter and has served the station for over 2 decades. Previously, he worked for WJAC-TV in Johnstown as a weekend anchor and reporter.
Jon Meyer Education
Meyer joined Syracuse University after finishing his high school education. He later graduated with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and International Relations.
Jon Meyer Career
Meyer works for WNEP as a weekday anchor of Newswatch 16 This Morning with Mindi Ramsey. He also takes his viewers on a journey every week through On the Pennsylvania Road, a segment he took over following Mike Stevens’s retirement. In this capacity, he looks for stories about the numerous interesting people and places throughout the area.
Upon joining WNEP, Meyer initially worked as the Luzerne County beat reporter. He then spent 6 years as a weekend evening anchor before moving to Newswatch 16 at 5 and 5:30 on weekdays. He was promoted to the morning team in 2022.
While working at Newswatch 16, Meyer has broadcast various stories. He received a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) Award after filing reports about the destructive earthquake in 2010 with a group from central Pennsylvania from Haiti. The following year, he received another PAB for his extensive on-air broadcast of the unforgettable flooding of 2011. He also won another PAB for his feature reports about a World War II veteran who was the subject of a best-selling novel about his heroic story from the war.
Meyer previously worked for WJAC-TV in Johnstown as a weekend anchor and reporter. There, he played an instrumental role in WJAC’s coverage of the September 11, 2001, attack on America. United Airlines Flight 93 crashed only 20 miles from Johnstown in Somerset County. He was the first reporter on the scene and followed the story extensively for the successive weeks and months. His records of the crash and his experiences broadcasting are featured in multiple books about September 11 and its aftermath.
Jon Meyer Age
Meyer was born on October 29th, but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s. Meyer celebrates his birthday on October 29th, as evidenced by his Instagram post on October 29, 2025, captioned, “A great Birthday gift… a beautiful afternoon for a hike in the woods! 🍁.”
Jon Meyer Height
Meyer stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall.
Jon Meyer Family
Meyer grew up in St. Marys, Elk County, with his brother, Stephen E. Meyer. Stephen is an author who has written 3 books: Skate, Commonwell, and Everglad. He is scheduled to release The Last of The Martian in 2026. His mother celebrates her birthday on May 15th. On May 15, 2025, he posted a photo of himself and his mother on his Instagram account and captioned “Happy Birthday to my mom!! I’m so glad we got to be with her on Mother’s Day! Have an amazing day, mom! You’re the best!” Even so, he has not disclosed more information about his parents, especially his father.
Jon Meyer Wife
Meyer married Renie Workman, Newswatch 16 anchor. They live in Luzerne County with their three children, Olivia, Celia, and Jake, who keep them quite busy in their free time. Renie celebrates her birthday on March 21st. On March 21, 2024, he posted Renie on his Instagram account and captioned “Happy Birthday to this incredible wife, mom, news anchor, and person!! 🎉🎂”
Jon Meyer Salary
Meyer earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jon Meyer Net Worth
Meyer has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jon Meyer WNEP
Meyer is currently working at WNEP where he works alongside other famous WNEPanchors and reporters including;
- Lisa Washington
- Scott Schaffer
- Mindi Ramsey
- Tom Williams
- Stacy Lange
- Kurt Aaron
- John Hickey
- Landon Stolar
- Valerie Smock
- Carmella Mataloni