Shannon Smith Biography
Shannon Smith is an American journalist working for WOIO as a morning anchor on weekdays on 19 News This Morning since joining the station in September 2020. Previously, she worked as a multimedia journalist at WIVB/WNLO in Buffalo/Niagara, New York.
Shannon Smith Education
Smith joined the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 when she finished her studies at Morgan Park High School. In 2012, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Shannon Smith Career
Smith works for WOIO as a morning anchor on weekdays on 19 News This Morning. She is familiar with lake effect rain or snow and is happy to wake up the people of Northeast Ohio. In her role at WOIO, she covers everything including breaking news and human interest stories across Northeast Ohio. She aims to not only report stories and get answers but to also link with viewers both on-screen and off-screen. She wants people to know that there is good news to share.
Previously, Smith she worked as a weekend morning anchor and reporter on the other side of Lake Erie in Buffalo. She has worked as a reporter in almost every time zone, kickstarting her career at WIFR in Rockford, Illinois. Following her time in Rockford, she worked in Omaha, Nebraska, and Fresno, California.
Smith works as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and is on the board of the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters. Further, she volunteers as a mentor at Minds Matter Cleveland. She is also a legacy member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Shannon Smith Age
Smith 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 30s.
Shannon Smith Height
Smith stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Shannon Smith Family
Smith comes from the south side of Chicago and has three older sisters. Even so, she has not disclosed any information about her parents.
Shannon Smith Husband
Smith is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. She has a mini poodle mix named Sebastian. During her free rime, she enjoys watching documentaries and reality tv shows like 90 Day Fiancé.
Shannon Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Shannon Smith Salary
Smith earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Shannon Smith WOIO
Smith is working at WOIO where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Harry Boomer
- Leah Doherty
- Gabby Hart
- Caitlin McCarthy
- Mark Schwab
- Rachel Vadaj
- Brittany Wier
- Noelle Williams