• Jessica Dean was born in Little Rock, Arkansas USA in 1985
• Has a net worth of over $1 million
• Attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2006
• Works as the weekday evening anchor at CBS, contributing to various other CBS Philadelphia-based shows
• Is active in charity work and is married to business and communications strategist Blake Rutherford since 2009
Known for movies
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Who is Jessica Dean?
Jessica Dean was born in Little Rock, Arkansas USA in 1985, and is a news reporter and TV program anchor, probably best known for being the co-anchor of the CBS show “Eyewitness News”. She also contributes to various other CBS Philadelphia-based shows such as “The Digital Brief” and the daily news updates.
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The Wealth of Jessica Dean
How rich is Jessica Dean? As of mid-2018, sources inform us of a net worth that is over $1 million, mostly earned through success in her career in broadcast journalism. She‘s also done radio work, and worked at other local televisions stations before heading to CBS. As she continues her career, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.
Early Life and Education
Later on, she attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2006, and during her time there, she did an internship as a part of “Dateline NBC”. Her career began as a reporter for the station KNWA/KFTA located in Fort Smith, Arkansas; some of her responsibilities during this time included being an anchor, reporter, editor and photographer, and although she didn’t like photography, she was thankful that she had numerous roles early in her career which helped her understand the work she was doing.
Join me, Ronald and Abel for the final hour of our #RMHCCBS3 Telethon! Text "FAMILY" to 20222 for a $10 donation or call 1.844.977.CBS3 pic.twitter.com/aXBmE6yhhf
— Jessica Dean (@jessicadean) March 27, 2018
A Journey to CBS
Aside from her work with KNWA, she also worked at the station KATV located in Little Rock, where she did anchor, co-hosting and reporting work. Afterwards, she joined the NBC affiliate KARK-TV also in Little Rock in 2011, serving as an evening news anchor. According to an interview, Dean’s work there would be instrumental in helping her take the next step in her career, and she was very proud to have been a part of the team for two years until in 2013, when she was offered the chance to join CBS.
Almost show time and @JessicaDeanCBS3 refusing to take her #Eagles sweater off as to not jinx the birds! Haha! #FlyEaglesFly! pic.twitter.com/rEIaoIs0Ow
— Lauren Casey (@LaurenCBS3) February 5, 2018
Dean joined CBS as the weekday evening anchor, often alongside Chris May in the station’s various evening newscasts. She also served with the sister channel, CW associate WPSG, replacing Susan Barnett who left the station after her contract was not renewed. Jessica then moved to Philadelphia, and would become one of the anchors of “Eyewitness News” alongside Ukee Washington, and of “the Digital Brief”, which is part of the channel’s online website CBSPhilly.com, presenting various daily news updates. Thanks to her work, she has participated in several high profile events as a reporter, including Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, and presenting during the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Charity and Marriage
Jessica is particularly known for conducting one-on-one interviews, often during election seasons when she interviews various candidates. She even went to Cleveland during the 2016 Republican National Convention to interview notable political names there.
It's #CBS3SummerFest live from the @phillyseaport! (Thanks for the photo @tomkellyiv) pic.twitter.com/d0MfWEEuYd
— Jessica Dean (@jessicadean) May 25, 2018
Aside from her journalism work, she is also very active through CBS’ community outreach programs. She’s been known to work with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
She also serves as Honorary Ambassador for the Pennsylvania Ballet’s School along with their outreach initiatives, working with students and helping them participate in various outreach and educational programs.
Jessica Dean has been married to business and communications strategist Blake Rutherford since 2009, and the couple reside in Philadelphia. They also own a Labrador mix dog.
Is Jessica Dean on Social Media?
Similar to numerous broadcast journalists, Jessica is very active on social media as it is a means for them to despatch news quickly, and also update people online about latest behind-the-scenes developments. She is particularly active on Twitter, including posting some of the recent events in her life. She also retweets news from other journalists and accounts, including election results.
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Her Facebook account on the other hand showcases a lot more behind the scenes photos and videos. She also connects more with her fans through Facebook, and gives updates on some of the things she does when she is not busy with work. She does not have an Instagram account, and while there are many other people carrying the same name on the website, it is clearly not associated with Jessica as the pictures do not even relate.
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Movies
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Truth About Kerry | 2010 | Kerry (as Jessica Margaret Dean) | |
Agent 15 | 2001 | Short | Femme Fatale |
Will & Grace | 2001 | TV Series | Woman #3 |
The Trouble with Normal | 2001 | TV Series | Sarah |
One Night | 1997 | Short | |
Back Home | 1989 | TV Movie | School Girl |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Tides | 2007 | Short caterer |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
5 Comments
Haha. Husband looks like a young Drew Carey. Guess geeky guys get the hot chicks.
Is that Drew Carey?
Why is she leaving CBS 3?
Wishing you all the best Jesssica going to miss seeing you with Ukee
I’d be balls deep in that at every opportunity