Jackie Bensen Bio | Wiki
Jackie Bensen is an American journalist working at News4 Washington as a general assignment reporter. She deals with reporting breaking news, especially for News4 at 11.
Jackie joined the TV station in 1999 where she has worked since joining. Prior to joining News 4, she worked at WTTG-TV for 12 years where she played several roles including special projects producer, news writing, and for the few last years as a general assignment reporter.
Jackie Bensen Age
She was born on February 27, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Jackie is 63 years old and celebrates her birthday on February 27 every year.
Jackie Bensen Height
She is a woman of average stature. Jackie stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx 1.68 m).
Jackie Bensen Parents
She was born to her parents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Jackie has a stepdad called Robert Pretti. In addition, Jackie has a sister who is married and has three children. However, there is not much information available concerning her mother and biological father.
Jackie Bensen Husband
She is married to her beloved husband Peter Newsham. Jackie is a stepmother to two of Peter’s kids named Danielle and Nick J Newsham. Danielle graduated in May 2019 with a law degree. Prior to Jackie and Peter tying the knot, Peter was involved in an extremely public and prolonged divorce with his ex-wife. Peter is a veteran law enforcement personnel who was appointed by Mayor Muriel E. Browser as D.C.’s permanent police chief in February 2017. However, there is no available information about Jackie bearing her own kids.
Jackie Bensen Education
She received her undergraduate degree in English Literature from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. In addition, Jackie also holds a master’s degree in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University in Washington.
Jackie Bensen News4 | NBC4
She works for News4 Washington as a general assignment reporter and focuses on reporting breaking news mainly for News4 at 11. Jackie joined the TV station in 1999 where she has worked ever since joining. Before that, she spent 12 years working in various roles at WTTG-TV, including news writer, special projects producer, and general assignment reporter for the last few years. In addition, Jackie has also worked in the Washington Bureau of Outlet Communications as well as Media General’s cable channel.
She is often called upon to speak at community and safety events. Moreover, Jackie has also been a guest lecturer in Quantico, at the FBI’s National Training Academy. Additionally, she has also worked as grand marshal of the Montgomery County Humane Society’s Walk in the Park as well as the City of Rockville Memorial Day Parade.
Some of Jackie’s colleagues at NBC4 include:
Pat Collins – General Assignment reporter
Julie Carey – Northern Virginia Bureau Chief
McKenna King – Meteorologist
Tommy McFly – Contributor
Ben Gelber – Meteorologist
Jackie Bensen Salary
She earns quite a generous amount from working as a general assignment reporter at News4 Washington. Jackie’s average salary is $112,519 per year.
Jackie Bensen Net worth
She has been working in the media industry for 36 years now and has been with NBC4 since 1999. Jackie’s estimated net worth is $1.4 million.
How Old Is Jackie Bensen
Jackie is 63 years old. She was born on February 27, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Jackie Bensen Married
She is married to her husband Peter Newsham who fathers two kids named Danielle and Nick J Newsham. Danielle being the older one, graduated in May 2019 with a law degree. Jackie’s husband currently works as D.C.’s permanent police chief.
Where Is Jackie Bensen
She has been working at NBC 4 News in Washington as a general assignment reporter and focusing on reporting breaking news mainly for News4 at 11 since 1999. Previously, Jackie spent 12 years at WTTG-TV, where she served in various roles including news writer, special projects producer, and general assignment reporter.