Simone Eli WKRG, Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, CBS 42, Salary, and Net Worth

Simone Eli Bio | Wiki

Simone Eli (Full Name Simone Haley Eli) is a popular American journalist currently working as a television sports anchor and host at WKRG News 5 in Mobile, Alabama. Before, Simone worked as a  sports anchor/reporter at CBS 42 in Birmingham for 5 years. Prior to that, Simone was a weekend Sports Anchor at KPRC 2 in Houston, Texas. In addition, she was a Morning Show Host at Townsquare Media.

Simone Eli Age

She was born on April 30, 1991, in Genoa, Ohio, in the United States. Simone is 31 years old.

Simone Eli Height

She is a woman of average stature. Simone stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx 1.65 m).

Simone Eli Family

She was born and raised in Genoa, Ohio by her caring and dedicated father and mother. Currently, Simone has not mentioned any details concerning either her parents or if she has siblings.

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Simone Eli Husband

Simone married her husband Bart Sessions, the head football coach at McAdory High Schoo. The couple welcomed a baby boy named James Pendleton Sessions born in December 2021.

Simone Eli Education

She attended Genoa Area Local High School where she ran Track, Cross Country, and also played basketball. Later on, she attended Bowling Green State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a Broadcasting Specialization. She also received her master’s degree in Sports Administration from the same Campus.

Simone Eli WKRG

She works at WKRG News 5 with over a decade of experience in the sports television business much of that time spent in Alabama. Before coming to Mobile, Simone served as a sports anchor/reporter at CBS 42 in Birmingham for 5 years. During her time in Magic City, she co-hosted “College Football Saturday,” earning a Southeast EMMY for Best Live Sports Program in 2021.

Additionally, she received many AP and ABBY awards for her sports reporting and storytelling. She has traveled all around the country covering SEC Football, College Football Playoffs, Heisman Trophy Ceremony as well as the NCAA Basketball Tournament. She spent two years as a sports anchor/reporter at KPRC 2 (NBC) in Houston, Texas. During her time at KPRC, Simone primarily covered Houston’s professional sports scene, as well as college and high school football.

Simone Eli CBS 42

She was a television personality serving as a Sports Anchor and Reporter at WIAT 42. Simone has been at CBS 42 for four years now, since Jan 2017.  Before, Simone was a Sports Director and Anchor at WALA -FOX10 News for one year, from May 2013 to Jun 2014. She also served as a Sports Photographer and Reporter at BCSN -WTOL 11 for a period of ten months from Aug 2012 to May 2013. While at BCSN/WTOL 11, Simone served as a Producer, writer, editor, and sports anchor for a nightly newscast.

She also interned at WTOL for a period of four months from May 2012 to Aug 2012. She also interned at WUPW Fox Toledo from Apr 2011 to Aug 2011. Simone served at BG24 News as a Sports Director for one year from Aug 2011 to Aug 2012. Before that, Simone used to be a Sports Radio broadcaster for about two years, from Aug 2008 to Jan 2011 at WRSCradio.com.

While at BGSU, she played on the Women’s Division 1 basketball team. In her career, the Falcons won 3 Mid-American Conference Championships in both 2010, 2011, and 2012.  Simone and her teammates earned a spot in two NCAA Tournaments and made other two WNIT Tournament appearances.

Simone’s colleagues at CBS include;

Katherine Mozzone– reporter

Karen Leigh – anchor

Greg Floyd-anchor

Art Franklin– reporter

Sherri Jackson-anchor

Andrea Lindenberg – anchor

Ashley Gann– chief meteorologist

Simone Eli Salary

She is a CBS 42 sports anchor. Therefore, Simone earns a decent salary as a television sports anchor and host at WKRG News 5. Simone’s average salary is $69,133 per year.

Simone Eli Net Worth

She is a television sports anchor and host at WKRG News 5. Therefore, Simone has accumulated a decent fortune over the years she has worked. Simone’s estimated net worth is $711,109.

How Old Is Simone Eli

Simone is a 31-year-old who was born on April 30, 1991, in Genoa, Ohio, in the United States.

Who Is Simone Eli Married To

Simone married her husband Bart Sessions, the head football coach at McAdory High Schoo. The couple welcomed a baby boy named James Pendleton Sessions born in December 2021.

Who Is Simone Eli

Simone is a popular American journalist working as a television sports anchor and host at WKRG. Before, Simone worked as a  sports anchor/reporter at CBS 42 in Birmingham for 5 years. Prior to that, Simone was a weekend Sports Anchor at KPRC 2 in Houston, Texas. In addition, she was a Morning Show Host at Townsquare Media for a period of five months.

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