Jon Shainman Bio, Age, WPTV, Height, Wife, Salary, Net Worth

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Jon Shainman
Jon Shainman

Jon Shainman Biography

Jon Shainman is an American broadcast journalist best known for working as the morning news anchor and reporter for WPTV/WFLX News based in West Palm, Beach, Florida. Before WPTV, Jon spent several years working as a correspondent for WPBF News from early 1998 to 2009. He has a well-reputed long-running career as a hardworking journalist nationally recognized delivering the best news coverage like the Presidential elections of 2009 and giving back-to-back news coverage of the 2004 and 2005 natural calamities.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Ossining, New York. Jon developed a passion for broadcasting when he was nine years old. He even used his brother as an on-the-scene eyewitness while they played in their makeshift broadcasting station throughout middle school. Jon even hosted his own music segment on an on-school radio station while he was attending a private high school situated in his hometown. He then enrolled at Northwestern University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Radio and broadcast journalism.

Shainman began his career officially by working as a news anchor for WGMD FM based in Rehoboth in 1989 immediately after his college graduation. At the station, he developed experience in covering various news stories and conducting various interviews with famous guests like politicians and businessmen. In 1993, Jon left WGMD News and joined WBOC News in Salisbury, Dover as a news anchor and reporter. His most famous reports included giving extensive coverage of different Aviation disasters, and political events among other general news topics. By this time, Jon had made a name for himself as a qualified and credible broadcast journalist. Therefore, Jon received an offer from WPTV to work as a full-time news anchor and reporter in 2009. As of 2023, Jon has been working for WPTV for almost fourteen years.

Jon Shainman Age

How old is Jon Shainman on WPTV? Jon is about 50 to 55 years old as of 2023. He was born on September 29th but his exact year of birth is still under review. Nevertheless, Jon’s zodiac birth sign is Libra.

Jon Shainman Height

Shainman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m). He also weighs approximately 60 kilograms (132 lbs). However, Jon’s other body measurements are still under review

Jon Shainman Family| Parents

Jon was born to a Native American Mother and Father living in New York City, United States. However, he has not yet gone public with the identities of his mother and father. This is due to the fact that Jon is a very private person. We will update more information about his family background once it is available online.

Jon Shainman Wife

Who is Jon Shainman’s Wife? Shainman is currently married to his wife, Amy Byer Shainman. Amy also works as a journalist and news anchor at WPTV News therefore the two met while they were working at WPTV News. The couple is now blessed with two children.

Jon Shainman WPTV Salary

Shainman earns an annual salary ranging from $55,000 to $75,000 yearly. This is according to WPTV/WFLX News’ payroll for all employees.

Jon Shainman Net Worth

Jon is considered to have an estimated net worth of around $500 thousand. His main source of income is unquestionably considered to be his career as a broadcast journalist, news anchor and reporter.

Jon Shainman WPTV NewsChannel 5

Where is Jon Shainman on WPTV? Shainman is currently known for working as a news anchor at NewsChannel 5 based in the Tropical side of Florida. He joined the station back in 2009 after completing a five-year tenure working at another Florida-based station. Therefore, Jon has over ten years of experience working as a full-time broadcast journalist. You can catch him delivering the morning and evening newscasts at WPTV NewsChannel 5.