Dana Jacobson Biography
Dana Jacobson is an American journalist who serves as a host and correspondent for CBS News. She is currently a co-host for CBS Saturday Morning, as well as an anchor and reporter for CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network. Additionally, she is a regular contributor on the NFL Today and a host on CBS’s We Need To Talk. Dana joined CBS News in 2015 after spending two years at CBS Sports Network. Before that, she worked at ESPN from 20002 to 2012.
Dana Jacobson’s Facts
| Birthday: | November 5, 1971 |
| Birthplace: | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA |
| Age: | 52 |
| Gender: | Female |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in or 1.8m |
| Measurements: | Bust 35 in, Waist 24 in, Hips 35 in |
Family Background
Dana Jacobson was born in a Jewish family on November 5, 1971, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in the United States. Her parents raised her and nourished her goals. However, sadly her father passed away but her mother is still alive and she celebrates her every year on Mother’s Day for the knowledge she equipped her. She has a big brother.
Dana Jacobson Husband
Dana was not previously married to anyone. However, host Gayle King announced that Jacobson was engaged on October 11, 2018, on the edition of CBS This Morning. However, she got engaged to Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande. Sean and Dana got married on September 28, 2019. Sean is a television and radio sportscaster. The duo reside in Cambridge, Massachusetts with Sean’s son Jack born in 2011.
Dana Jacobson Wedding
Dana exchanged her wedding vows with her now-husband Sean Grande on September 28, 2019. The two got engaged in 2018 after they met in 2010. Their wedding was attended by close friends including Jay Crawford former Dana’s ESPN colleague.
Education
Dana attained her high school diploma from Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1989. She then joined the University of Michigan and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and communications. During her time at the university, she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Swimmer
She has not shared any details of being a swimmer. However, she was the guest speaker at The Nova Southeastern University where she addressed 260 NSU female student-athletes. Dana shared her story of how she grew up as the only girl on the soccer team. For her dedication to sports and accomplishments, she was awarded the Pioneer Award.
Workout
She does workout every morning as she has battled with being overweight while growing up.
Young
When Dana was young, she was overweight and later became obese as a teenager. She managed to lose 100 pounds in high school, although the method she used wasn’t the healthiest. Unfortunately, she gained the weight back. Determined to make positive changes, she and some friends decided to train for a marathon. However, Dana suffered a foot fracture and had to stop training for six weeks. Despite this setback, she was able to lose 43 pounds in 2010.
Dana Jacobson Espn
In 2002, she joined ESPN station as a SportsCenter anchor and radio fill-in host on both Mike and Mike In The Morning and The Dan Patrick Show. He also hosted The NBA Insiders, which was a weekly two-hour radio show for KHTK-AM. After two years, she became co-host of the ESPN2 morning program ESPN First Take (formerly Cold Pizza).
In January 2008, she cursed the University of Notre Dame’s Touchdown Jesus at a private roast for co-workers Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic. He was suspended for a week and issued an apology on-air for her behavior and comments. Later, she left ESPN in 2012.
CBS Dana Jacobson
Dana first joined CBS Sports Network as a morning show host for two years. She later moved to CBS News where she is a co-host for CBS Saturday Morning. Moreover, she also serves as the anchor & reporter for CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network. Before CBS, Dana spent a decade at ESPN as anchor, fill-in host, and reporter. Between September 1999 to November 2002, she was a Radio Host for NBA Insiders at KHTK Sports 1140 Sacramento.
Previously, Dana was a sports anchor, reporter, and producer at News 10 from November 1996 to November 2002. While there, she was a sports reporter for KXTV’s Monday Night Football show for four years until 1998. Her career kicked off WJBK TV2 Detroit (then CBS now FOX) asAssignment Desk Editor from September 1993 to October 1994.
Salary
Dana works at CBS News where she earns a salary of $300,000 per annum.
Net Worth
Dana has over 20 years of experience as a professional journalist and worked with various stations. This has enabled her to attain a decent fortune. Her net worth is $7 Million.
Is Dana Jacobson Married?
Yes. Dana got married to her husband television and radio sportscaster, Sean Grande on September 28, 2019.
What Nationality Is Dana Jacobson?
Dana holds American nationality as she was born in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in the United States.
Who Is Dana Jacobson Husband?
Dana’s husband Sean Grande works as the voice of the Boston Celtics and called virtually every sport over a 25-year career.
Did Dana Jacobson Play Sports?
She shared that she played soccer growing up and participated in a half marathon in September 2011
Social Media Account
Instagram – danajacobsontv
Twitter – @danajacobson