Who is Connell McShane?
Connell McShane is an American journalist working at NewsNation as an anchor of NewsNation Now, a news program that airs on NewsNation every weekday afternoon. He has been working with the network since September 2023. Previously, Connell worked at Fox Business Network as a news anchor and reporter from 2007 to 2023. Before that, he was a play-by-play-commentator for FOX Sports in New York. McShane has also served as the anchor or host of several shows, such as Fox Business Morning, After the Bell, and Imus in the Morning.
Connell McShane Date of Birth / Age
McShane is 46 years old as of 2023, he was born on 4 August 1977 in Long Island, New York, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 4 August every year.
Connell McShane Height/Weight
MShane is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.
Connell McShane Parents and Siblings
Connell was born and raised in Long Island, New York. His father grew up in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland. He has not shared much information about his family but the information will be updated once available.
Connell McShane Spouse / Wife
McShane is happily married to Renee McShane and they are blessed with three adorable kids. He has however not disclosed much information about his wife but the information will be updated once available.
Connell McShane Kids / Children
McShane and his wife Renee are blessed with three adorable kids. He has not disclosed their names but we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Connell McShane Education
Originally from Long Island, New York, Connell went to Fordham University and graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies.
Connell McShane Career
McShane is an American journalist working at NewsNation as an anchor of NewsNation Now, a news program that airs on NewsNation every weekday afternoon. Connell started his career in sports journalism working as a sports commentator at WFUV while attending Fordham University. He also worked as a Yankees Radio Network intern in 1998. In addition, he covered Pittsfield Mets games as a play-by-play commentator for WBRK.
McShane had originally intended to work as a sports commentator after receiving his degree from Fordham. But in 1999, he started working for Bloomberg Radio as a desk assistant. As a result, in 2000 he was hired by New York City as a local news reporter. Covering the September 11 attacks for WBBR was one of his first significant reporting assignments. Eventually, McShane moved from being a reporter for Bloomberg Radio to becoming a business reporter, covering live news from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
He was chosen to co-anchor with Peter Schacknow the syndicated morning program The First Word. Later on, he started working as an anchor for Bloomberg Television, where he was the host of Marketweek, Evening Edition, and On the Markets. In 2007, Connell started working at Fox Business as a business reporter when it launched. In 2008, he was elevated to co-anchor the network’s early morning show with Jenna Lee.
When Fox started simulcasting Don Imus’ Imus in the Morning in 2009, he joined the team of business reporters. Additionally, McShane once stood in for Charles McCord, who was sick and missed one of the Imus in the Morning remote broadcasts. on May 9, 2011, McShane was named anchor of the show until 2017. In 2010, Dagen McDowell and McShane started co-hosting the 11 a.m. Fox Business Network show Markets Now. He also worked as an ESPN radio play-by-play commentator for the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl.
From 2018 until 2021, McShane co-anchored After the Bell alongside Melissa Francis. In the course of the 2020 US presidential election, McShane provided live reporting from swing states. He announced that he was leaving FOX Business on May 8, 2023, after which he joined NewsNation. He made his debut on the station on September 25, 2023.
How Much Does Connell McShane Earn/Salary?
Connell earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Connell McShane Worth/Networth?
As an anchor, Connell has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
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