Keith Jones Biography
Keith Jones is an American anchor working for NBC10 as a weekday morning anchor from 4 am to 7 am. He joined the NBC10 news team in July 2012, after previously working for WTAE.
Keith Jones Career
The graduate of Villanova University, Jones, is a 15-time Emmy Award-winning anchor for NBC10 News. He also co-hosts The Lineup, a digital newscast streamed on the NBC10 apps on Roku and Apple TV. In addition to anchoring, Keith has field-anchored games for the Flyers, 76ers, Eagles, and Phillies. He has also covered the Super Bowl, collegiate athletics, the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang (2018), the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo 2020, and the PyeongChang 2018 Games. Covering the Villanova Men’s Basketball team’s national title runs in 2016 and 2018 as well as crossing into North Korea during the Winter Games are two of his favorite stories. Jones who studied Communication and Philosophy, was a former student manager under head coach Jay Wright. He occasionally even participated in team practices.
Keith worked as an anchor and reporter at WHSV, the ABC station in Harrisburg, Virginia, prior to joining NBC10 in July 2012. After that, he started working as a reporter and fill-in anchor at Pittsburgh’s ABC affiliate, WTAE. Keith has been a Villanova University adjunct professor in broadcast journalism since 2013. Keith was awarded Villanova’s Young Alumni Medal in 2018. This award is granted each year to an alumnus who has distinguished themselves in one or more spheres of society, such as professional, academic, or collegiate service. Keith received a noteworthy teaching award from Villanova University in 2023.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Tolle Lege Award recognizes excellence in instruction.He received the school’s yearly Ethos Award in 2014, which honors an alumnus who exemplifies character, service, and excellence in the field of communication and acts as a role model for students. Keith received the University’s annual Young Alumni Medallion in the same year. This medal is given to an alumnus who graduated within 10 years, has achieved success in their professional activities, and has continuously served the University and the community.
Keith has received 15 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards, five Edward R. Murrow Awards, and one Outstanding Anchor award in 2021. Keith is a committed community member who serves as a volunteer on the boards of the charitable organizations Turning Points for Children, the Philadelphia Fireman’s Museum, and Main Line Deputy Dog. Along with these voluntary endeavors, he actively supports the Villanova Office of Disability Services and the American Red Cross of Eastern Pennsylvania. During his spare time, Jones enjoys playing the piano and guitar. In fact he even has recorded original songs.
Keith Jones Salary
Jones earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Keith Jones Net Worth
Jones has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as an anchor.
Keith Jones Age
Jones was born in New Egypt, Ocean County, New Jersey, in the United States and he celebrates his birthday on the 29th of March every year. However, he seems to be in his 30’s.
Keith Jones Height and Weight
Jones stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 70 kilograms.
Keith Jones Family
Jones likes to keep his personal life private hence he has neither disclosed the names of his parent nor those of his siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Keith Jones Wife and Children | Keith Jones Engaged | Keith Jones Girlfriend
Jones was previously engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Cara McCollum. She passed away on February 15, 2016, at the age of 24, at Cooper University Hospital one week after sustaining head injuries in a one-car accident on an icy Route 55 in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County. Her funeral was held in her hometown, Forrest City, Arkansas, and a memorial service was held in Ocean City, New Jersey. Jones.
According to Jones, who delivered the eulogy on both occasions, Cara McCollum taught him that it’s not the years in life that count, but the life in years. Jones awards the Cara McCollum Scholarship every year at the Miss New Jersey Pageant. He has a Miniature American Shepherd named Charlie, who he calls “his shadow”, which he says gave him a new outlook while he was grieving.
In 2016, the National Dog Show named Charlie its official “spokesdog” after they saw Jones post about him on social media. On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Jones announced his engagement to his new fiancée, Holly Harrar. The engagement took place on the Jersey Shore beach over Labor Day weekend.
Keith Jones Social Media Platform
Jones is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 25.4k followers on Twitter 22.6k followers on Instagram, and 26.8k followers on Facebook.