Meredith Jorgensen Biography

Meredith Jorgensen is an American journalist working for WGAL as News 8’s Lancaster County reporter. She joined the News 8 team in July 2003 and has served the station for over 2 decades. Previously, she worked for Blue Ridge Cable in Ephrata, where she anchored “CNN Headline News Local Edition.”

Meredith Jorgensen Education

Jorgensen joined Ithaca College in upstate New York in 1998 after finishing her studies at Smithtown High School. In 2002, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. She spent a semester in London and interned at NBC’s London bureau.

Meredith Jorgensen Career

Jorgensen works for WGAL as News 8’s Lancaster County reporter. She aims to share stories of the people of the Susquehanna Valley. In this capacity, she broadcast the Amish School Shooting, the tornado in Campbelltown, and the Empire Building Collapse in Lancaster County. During her career, she has received several awards, including multiple Associated Press awards as well as an Emmy nomination in 2010.

Previously, Jorgensen worked for Blue Ridge Cable in Ephrata, where she anchored “CNN Headline News Local Edition.” Throughout high school and college, she was an avid cross country runner, hurdler, and heptathlete. She is affiliated with the Society of Professional Journalists.

Meredith Jorgensen Age

Jorgensen 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.

Meredith Jorgensen Height

Jorgensen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Meredith Jorgensen Family

Jorgensen grew up in St. James, Long Island, New York, 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 Jorgensen has any siblings.

Meredith Jorgensen Husband

Jorgensen is married to Chris Cooke in August 2008. On August 16, 2023, she shared on her Facebook post that they were celebrating their 15th anniversary. The couple has three children and two dogs, Barlie and Molly. Their children, including a daughter named Wren Hilary Laine, and a set of twins, Willow Murray and Wyatt Cunningham, were born via the same surrogate. Though they were born through surrogacy, the children share the same genetics as them. After battling cancer in 2012, she discovered that she wouldn’t be able to carry her children herself.

Wren was born on November 13, 2017, and is 8 years old as of 2025. The twins were born on January 22, 2022, and are 3 years old as of 2025. On February 14, 2022, WGAL posted the family on their official Instagram account, sharing the news of their birth. Willow weighed 6 lbs. 7oz. and Wyatt weighed 6 lbs. 4oz.

After being active in sports in high school and college, she has recently found sitting down to be quite enjoyable. Her favorite movies include “The Departed” and “When Harry Met Sally.” Some of her favorite books are “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand and “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang” by Chelsea Handler.

Meredith Jorgensen Net Worth

Jorgensen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Meredith Jorgensen Salary

Jorgensen earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.