Jennifer Hammond Bio, FOX 2, Age, Family, Spouse Net Worth

Who is Jennifer Hammond?

Jennifer Hammond is an Emmy award-winning journalist working as a Sports reporter at WJBK/FOX 2 News in Detroit Michigan. She has been working with the network since 1997. Previously, Hammond worked as a sports reporter and co-host at WDFN Sportsradio 1130 in Detroit, MI. Before that, she was hired as a traffic and sports reporter at Chicagoland Television News. As a sports reporter, Jennifer has been recognized with two Emmy awards, among many other honors.

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Jennifer Hammond Date of Birth/ Age

Hammond is 58 years old, she was born in 1966 in the United States of America. She has however not shared the month or date she was born but

Jennifer Hammond Height/ Weight

Hammond is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.

Jennifer Hammond Parents and Siblings

Hammond was born and raised in Birmingham, United States of America by her loving and caring parents. She says that her father was the one who motivated her to pursue Journalism. He however passed away 38 years ago, according to a post she shared on her Instagram page on 16 June 2024, wishing him a happy Father’s Day. Her elder brother also passed away, she shared his photo on her Instagram page on February 14, 2024, saying that he would have been 74 years old then. Hammond has two sisters.

Jennifer Hammond Spouse/ Husband

Hammond is happily married to Brad Morton. On June 24, 2023, she shared a photo of Brad wishing him a happy Father’s Day. The two are blessed with three children, Morgan Timmis, Sydney, and Riley.

Jennifer Hammond Kids/ Children

Hammond is a mother to a daughter, Sydney, and son, Reilly, who are both in college. She also has a stepdaughter Morgan Timmis who turned 30 on February 11, 2024.

Jennifer Hammond Education

Hammond attended Seaholm High School in Birmingham. After that, she went to Western Michigan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications in 1988.

Jennifer Hammond Career

Jennifer is an Emmy award-winning journalist working as a Sports reporter at WJBK/FOX 2 News in Detroit Michigan. Her father gave her a microphone (along with a tape recorder) when she was five years old. Amid the chitchat and banter, which was primarily intended to amuse her shy older sister, she confidently said, “Hello Sports fans!” It’s amazing to think that even back then she knew where her future would take her.

By the time Jennifer reached junior high school typing out lineups and watching Monday night football, there was no turning back. Being a sports reporter on TV was the only job she could envision for herself. Her mind was set, but the path there wasn’t nearly as easy. Her first experience on camera came broadcasting the morning announcements at her childhood school, Seaholm High School in Birmingham. When she arrived at Western Michigan University, she had secured a lucrative position in the Sports Information Department. She covered everything from women’s gymnastics to football. Although it didn’t significantly improve her sports resume, working full-time at radio stations WQLR/WQSN while attending college did boost her on-air product.

Jennifer is more determined than ever to give you, the Fox 2 viewers, engaging and educational stories. She hopes to cover a Lions Super Bowl one day! She’s still determined to help this amazing community and provide guidance to tomorrow’s broadcasters in the interim!

Jennifer Hammond CLTV

Six months after graduating, Jennifer took a risk and relocated to Chicago, where she worked as a receptionist for an audio production company. She could network with industry professionals and improve her audition tape. She finally got a break in radio less than a year later having been given the chance to try out for Shadow Traffic after two weeks of unpaid training. With no assurances about a job at all, she landed a full-time job at the end. After nearly three years, that job led to another on-camera opportunity at CLTV in Oakbrook, Illinois. There, she worked at the key wall doing morning traffic reports. After the morning sports anchor said she wasn’t hip to cover the sports, Jennifer took over and at last returned to doing what she loved most.

When Detroit’s first all-sports talk station was about to launch, in the late spring of 1994, she found herself at a crossroads. She was determined not to let the opportunity pass and at the same time eager to take the next step as a sports reporter working in the field. Jennifer was employed immediately after spending a few days driving home and calling Program Director Lorna Gladstone at the Fan to schedule a meeting. After covering every Detroit sports team for three years, including the Lions, Tigers, MSU, UM, football, and basketball, Jennifer was hired as a freelancer by Fox 2 to cover the Lions pregame and Red Wings Stanley Cup runs.

Jennifer Hammond FOX 2

A change in Fox 2 management in November 1997 landed Jennifer a full-time job as number three in the sports department, where she would cover everything from the College World Series to the NFL. It’s amazing to think that over twenty years have passed since she started her dream job, and it only gets better. As a sports reporter, Jennifer has been recognized with two Emmy awards, among many other incredible experiences. She says that the continuous response and connection with viewers and Detroit sports lovers, which make this job so fulfilling, is even more precious.

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How Much Does Jennifer Hammond Earn/Salary?

Jennifer earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.

How Much is Jennifer Hammond Worth/Networth?

As an anchor, Jennifer has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.

Jennifer Hammond X Handle

Hammond is active on X @HammerFox2, Facebook, Instagram @jenhammondtv, and other social media platforms. You can also reach her via email.