Jennifer Mayerle Biography
Jennifer Mayerle is a skilled American journalist who is currently working at WCCO as an anchor. The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist joined the team as a reporter in May 2014. She also anchors “WCCO Saturday Morning” from 8-9 a.m. In addition, she happily returned to Minnesota and WCCO, where she began her career as an intern.
Jennifer Mayerle Age|Birthday
How old is Mayerle? She is 45 years old as of 2024. Mayerle was born on the 11th of December in 1978 in the United States.
Jennifer Mayerle Education
She attended and graduated from the University of San Diego.
Jennifer Mayerle Height|Weight
Mayerle stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Jennifer Mayerle Family
She was born and raised in Edina, however, she has not revealed information regarding her family members. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jennifer Mayerle Husband|Married
Mayerle likes to keep her personal life private, hence she has not disclosed information about whether she is in a relationship. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jennifer Mayerle Children
She likes to keep her personal life private, hence she has not disclosed information about whether she has children. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jennifer Mayerle WCCO
Mayerle has been a part of the 10 ‘o clock news team since joining WCCO, which was honored with a regional Murrow award for their coverage of Jacob Wetterling’s case, and the arrest of his kidnapper and killer, Danny Heinrich. RTNDA recognized her with a Murrow for “Spreading Kindness,” the story of a young girl with cancer who, along with her sisters, formed a friendship with their garbage men. She has also been honored in Minnesota with an Emmy and by the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
She was excited to cover the 2016 Ryder Cup, continuing her reports from several major golf tournaments including The Masters. Additionally, she was moved by her journey with Minnesota war veterans on their Honor Flight to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C., and to observe the changing of the guard with them at Arlington National Cemetery.
Prior to joining WCCO, Mayerle worked at CBS46 in Atlanta where she was recognized for excellence in reporting and for community involvement. She received an Emmy for her in-depth look at the long-lasting impact of concussions and repeated hits to the head of athletes from the youth to the pro level. Her reports helped prompt Georgia legislators to pass The Return to Play Act, a law designed to protect young athletes.
Jennifer Mayerle Career
Mayerle received an Emmy, a Murrow, and a Georgia Associated Press award for her report on Ann Bartlett, a woman who died in a house fire due, Jennifer discovered, to the failure of firefighters to respond adequately to Bartlett’s 911 call in 2016.
Nevertheless, she broke an investigation on counterfeit smoke detectors purchased by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and distributed to low-income residents which saved most lives. The highly-publicized series of reports prompted an FBI investigation of the distributor and forced the department to recall and begin to replace more than 18,000 faulty detectors. One of the replacement detectors alerted and saved a family of six from a fire that destroyed their home.
In addition, she also received the Apex Society’s 2008 “Power 30 under 30” award, which honors 30 professionals in Atlanta under age 30 for excellence in their professional and community endeavors. She enjoyed volunteering, emceeing events, and serving on boards of directors, including for the Atlanta Press Club.
Jennifer Mayerle CNN
While in Atlanta, she did occasional reports on The Insider and CNN (including one for CNN, reporting from Atlanta in January, on the onset of a spell of bitterly cold weather in Minnesota – could that be the story that led her back home?), and also contributed profiles of prominent individuals to The Atlantan monthly magazine.
Mayerle served as a weekend anchor/reporter for WKRG in Mobile, AL before moving to Atlanta. There she gained international exposure for her coverage of Hurricane Katrina. She won her first Emmy and Murrow for her interview with Hardy Jackson in Biloxi, Mississippi just hours after his wife was swept from his grasp by the flood waters. It was one of the first stories of human suffering to emerge from Katrina’s wreckage. Jennifer and Hardy became friends, and she maintained her connection to Hardy until his death in 2013. She still keeps in touch with his family.
She started her career at KWES in Midland, TX, as a weekend anchor/reporter, a smaller market where she learned the value of self-sufficiency and grew to appreciate the beauty of rolling tumbleweeds. She enjoys staying involved with the community. She is a mentor with Minnetonka High School’s VANTAGE program and is on the Advisory Board for the Assistance League of Minneapolis St. Paul. She was born and raised in Edina and graduated from the University of San Diego.
Jennifer Mayerle Salary|Net Worth
Mayerle has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which she earns from her broadcasting career.
Jennifer Mayerle Social Media Platforms
She is active on all social media accounts and often posts on her platforms. Mayerle has over 4.3k followers on Twitter, 3.1k followers on Facebook, and 2.9 k followers on Instagram.
Frequently asked questions about Mayerle
Who is Jennifer Mayerle?
Mayerle is a skilled American journalist who is currently working at WCCO as an anchor. The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist joined the team as a reporter in May 2014. She also anchors “WCCO Saturday Morning” from 8-9 a.m. In addition, she happily returned to Minnesota and WCCO, where she began her career as an intern.
Is Jennifer Mayerle Married?
Mayerle likes to keep her personal life private, hence she has not disclosed information about whether she is in a relationship. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Jennifer Mayerle Live?
This information is currently under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.
