Jessi Mitchell Biography
Jessi Mitchell is an American Journalist working at WCBS, a CBS News New York affiliate, serving as a Community Reporter since she became part of the network in October 2021. Formerly, Mitchell worked at CBS News as a Digital Journalist.
Education | Career
Mitchell studied at Woodward Academy, High School from 2003 to 2007, and while there, she was Co-Captain and 3-time Georgia State Championship Girls’ Golf Team. She later enrolled at Hampton University and was certified with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Spanish in the year 2011.
Jessi is presently performing her duty as a Community reporter at WCBS News, a CBS affiliate, in New York. She first joined the station in October 2021 and served as a Multi-Skilled Journalist prior to obtaining her current role.
During her two years at the CBS News Atlanta bureau, Mitchell covered high-profile breaking news stories like the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia, the explosion that occurred on Christmas Day in downtown Nashville, and many natural disasters such as devastating hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding.
Jessi worked as an anchor and multimedia journalist in Oklahoma City, Colorado Springs, and Columbus, Georgia, for seven years before coming to CBS News. Her work in local journalism highlighted challenges impacting homeless people, minority communities, and victims of domestic abuse, which ignited her enthusiasm for using narrative to aid others.
Being involved in SGI-USA, the largest varied Buddhist organization in the country, Jessi is a committed member. She also contributes to the Women In Golf Foundation, the Hampton University Alumni Association, and the National Association of Black Journalists. Furthermore, she is also a member of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Board of Advisors in Hampton.
At CBS News, Jessi works with the following personalities;
- Chris Wragge
- Elijah Westbrook
- Doug Williams
- Lisa Rozner
- Kristine Johnson
- Christine Sloan
- Dana Tyler
- Jessica Moore
- Jennifer McLogan
Parents | Family
Mitchell was raised in Atlanta after being born in Los Angeles. She is the daughter of a technical director on the Oprah Winfrey Show and a former photojournalist for CBS News who is now a professor. She also has two siblings: a sister who briefly worked as a producer and a brother who works as a photographer. Mitchell had their golf show, which she and her father created when she was twelve years old.
Jessi Mitchell Age
Mitchell is 35 years old as of 2024, she was born on the 20th of February 1989 in Los Angeles, United States, and celebrates her birthday on the 20th of February of every year.
Husband
Mitchell has managed to keep a low profile on her marital status, thus, it is hard to tell if she is married, dating, or single. Information about her children is also not available at the moment. She enjoys going on long walks with her dog Scotty and is an enthusiastic golfer and shoe collector.
Jessi Mitchell Salary
Mitchell’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Mitchell has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. Her primary source of income is working as a Community Reporter.
Social Media Platforms.
Mitchell is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 3800 followers on Instagram, over 4100 followers on Facebook, and 1000 followers on Twitter.
Jessi Mitchell Height
Mitchell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Jessi
- Age: 35 years old as of 2024
- Marital Status: Not Available
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $55, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches tall