Jon Shainman Biography
Jon Shainman is an American anchor and Multi-Media journalist working at WPTV News channel 5. He writes, shoots, and edits his everyday reports for the most-known television station in the West Palm Beach market.
Education | Career
Shainman attended Northwestern University after finishing high school, graduating with a Radio-TV-Film degree in 1989. Presently, Shainman plays his role as an Anchor and Multi-Media journalist at WPTV News channel 5 in Florida, USA. He began his journey at this station in August 2009 and has been there to date.
After Jon graduated from Northwestern University, he landed his first job at the WGMD Radio in Rehoboth Beach. Shainman worked as a sports talk host and a news anchor for more than 3 years. In early 1993, he anchored and reported at WBOC-TV until 1998. He later on anchored at Heart Television/WPBF-TV for more than 11 years. In August 2009, Jon went to WPTV/WFLX where he became an Anchor and Multi-Media journalist and has been working there to date.
Since Jon loved broadcasting in his childhood, he started recording his reports with the help of his younger brother who acted as the “on-the-scene” witness. He continued through high school by presenting his music show on the campus radio station which was used during the school’s football games. During his college days, Shainman broadcast many Northwestern University athletic events.
In the line of his career as a journalist, Shainman has won various broadcasting awards. This is because he has very well covered many of the top stories in the area from the field, as well as the aftermath of the anthrax attacks, the Presidential election of 2000, and the hurricanes that roared ashore in 2004 and 2005. Additionally, he has been greatly involved in society by hosting many charity events for groups like Leukemia and Lymphoma Community, Hearts and Hope, and Children’s Place at Home Safe.
Below are a few of the media personalities Jon works with at WPTV;
- Steve Weagle
- Jennifer Correa
- Kate Wentzel
- Steve Villanueva
- Frances Peyton
Parents | Family
Jon was born and raised in Ossining, New York, United States. However, information concerning his parents and siblings is not yet verified, we will therefore not talk about it for now.
Jon Shainman Age
Shainman’s age is currently not available in the public domain but he seems to be about 50 years old.
Wife
Shainman is happily married to Amy Byer Shainman. The two wed on July 2, 2000, and they so far have two children; a son and a daughter. The names of their children are available in the public domain.
Jon Shainman Salary
Shainman’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Jon has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. His primary source of income is working as an Anchor and Multi-Media journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Shainman is very active on social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 2.2K followers on Facebook and over 2526 followers on Twitter.
Jon Shainman Height
Jon Shainman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Jon
- Age: Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $55, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches tall
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