Jovita Moore Biography
Born in New York, Jovita Moore is an American journalist who is an anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts on Channel 2 Action News (WSB-TV).
Moore attended Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City where she graduated with a Master’s of Science Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Moore also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont.
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Moore works as an anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts on Channel 2 Action News (WSB-TV). She began her career as a News reporter at KFMS-TV in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She later went on to work for three years at WMC-TV in Memphis, Tennessee.
Moore joined WSB-TV in 1998. She is a member of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Black Journalists.
She is also a member of Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2007, and a member of Outstanding Atlanta’s Class of 2004.
Moore was honored in 2017 by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast Chapter with one of its most prestigious career awards, the induction into the Silver Circle.
Jovita Moore Age
Moore was born on October 4, 1968. She is 52 years old as of 2020.
Jovita Moore Height and Weight
Moore stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 62kg.
Jovita Moore Family
Moore has not shared much information about her family except that she was brought up by her mother alone. More information will be provided as soon as it is available.
Jovita Moore Husband
Moore is not married as of 2021. She is said to have previously been married to a man named Sean Griffith. The couple is said to have divorced around the year 2015.
Jovita Moore Children
Moore has two children named Shelby and Joshua. In 2020, her daughter Shelby, turned 18 years and graduated from high school. Her son Joshua, was born in July 2005.
Jovita Moore Cancer
On July 29, 2021, Moore revealed that she had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Months ago in April, she underwent surgery after doctors found tumors in her brain.
Moore is undergoing treatment through radiation and chemotherapy at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
“She’s a very strong woman and is raising three very strong kids who are, we all are, right there with them,” said Condace Pressley, WSB-TV director of community affairs.
Jovita Moore Salary and Net Worth
Moore earns an annual salary of around $57,000. She has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million.
