Keith Jones Biography
Keith Jones is an American Emmy Award-Winning Anchor working as a Weekday Morning Anchor for NBC10 in Philadelphia. He has been part of the station since July 2012 and anchors NBC10 News Today from 4 am to 7 am. Additionally, he hosts The Lineupn NBC10 apps like Roku and Apple TV.
Education | Career
Jones is a proud 2007 graduate of Villanova University where he attained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with minors in Philosophy, Writing and Rhetoric, and Journalism.
After graduating he landed a job at WHSV / Gray Television as a Morning Anchor, Reporter, and Producer. He served the station for 3 years and left the station in 2010. In July 2010 Jones joined WTAE in Great Pittsburgh Area as a News Reporter and Fill-in Anchor. He worked here for 2 years before his departure in June 2012.
Keith joined NBC10 in July 2012 where he now serves as a weekday morning anchor. He anchors the NBC10 News Today from 4 am to 7 am. In addition, he co-hosts The Lineup, a digital newscast streamed on the NBC10 apps on Roku and Apple TV.
Along with anchoring, he has field-anchored sporting events for the Phillies, Eagles, and 76ers among other teams. Keith has covered the Super Bowls, the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, and college sports. Besides his journalism career, Keith has served as an adjunct professor of Broadcast Journalism at Villanova University since 2013.
Jones is an active community member and volunteers on the Board of Directors for nonprofits across Philadelphia including Turning Points for Children, Main Line Deputy Dog, and the Philadelphia Fireman’s Museum. When free he loves playing musical instruments including the piano and guitar.
At NBC10, Jones works alongside;
- Erin Coleman
- Tracy Davidson
- Bill Henley
- Justin Godynick
- Michelle Rotella
- Johnny Archer
- Claudia Vargas
- Sheila Watko
Awards | Recognitions
Over the years of his career, Jones has received numerous awards and recognitions. For instance, in 2014 he was honored with the school’s annual Ethos Award, and in 2018 he received Villanova’s Young Alumni Medal. Additionally, he has been recognized with 5 Edward R. Murrow Awards and 15 Mid-Atlantic Emmys including outstanding anchor in 2021. Further, he was honored with a significant teaching award from Villanova University in 2023.
Parents | Family
Jones was born and brought up in Ocean City, New Jersey, and his mother is called Kathy Jones. He was raised alongside his brother, Ace Jones who is married to Elisa Jones and is a father of two daughters Alice and Keith. His father served for three decades at McMaster-Carr. This is evident according to a post that Jones posted on his Instagram account on June 21, 2020.
Keith Jones Age
Keith’s age is not available in the public domain so far, we are doing our research and we will soon update you.
Wife
Jones is happily married to Holly Harrar, they tied the knot on September 30, 2023, after getting engaged in September 2022. They reside in Philadelphia with their rescue dog, Charlie, who turned 8 on June 3, 2023.
Before his marriage to Holly, Jones dated the late Cara McCollumn. Cara was involved in a car accident on February 15, 2016, and was taken to Cooper University Hospital where she ended up dying on February 22, 2016. Cara’s burial was held in her hometown of Forrest City, Arkansas, and was 24 years old by the time of her death.
Keith Jones Salary
Keith’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Jones has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. His primary source of income is working as a journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Jones is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 22.7k followers on Instagram, over 26k followers on Facebook, and 25.3k followers on Twitter.
Keith Jones Height
Keith stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Keith
- Age: Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $50, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches