Billie Jean Shaw Bio, Wiki
Billie Jean Shaw is an American Anchor/reporter working for WIS-TV serving the station as a news anchor. She has been working with this station since August 2021.
Billie Jean Shaw Age
Jean is 31 years old as of 2023, she was born on August 31, 1991. Hence she celebrates her birthday on August 31st of every year.
Billie Jean Shaw Height
Jean stands at the height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Billie Jean Shaw Education
Jean attended Winthrop University and in 2013 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a minor in Marketing. While there, she covered issues in the community and political news on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Additionally, Billie got her first job after graduation at the FOX affiliate in Charlotte, NC. Aside from that, she worked as an Assignment Desk Editor and Digital Journalist. During her time there, she reported the historic Civil Rights case of the “Friendship Nine.” The news was emotional and compelling and went on to capture national headlines.
Billie Jean Shaw Career
Jean works at WIS-TVwhere she serves as an anchor for 7 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts. She is an award-winning and Emmy-nominated previously served in Charlotte, North Carolina at the NBC affiliate for four years. In the course of her time there, Shaw worked as a fill-in anchor, morning reporter as well as general assignment reporter.
During her time in Charlotte, she covered the 2017 ambush and murder of a York County, SC detective, and the FBI investigation into unlawful arrests made by the former sheriff of Chester County, SC. Moreover, she also covered a week-long manhunt for an accused mass murderer in Chester, SC. In addition, Billie reported the death of South Carolina’s first black chief justice, Ernest Finney as well as the election of Charlotte’s first female Mayor. Jean created, hosted, and produced a segment highlighting and educating people on topics and issues in communities of color.
Billie Jean Shaw Charleston, SC
Prior to moving to Charlotte, she served at WIS as a general assignment reporter. She was among the first reporters who covered the tragic shooting in Charleston, SC at Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015. In 2016 she had a seat with the family and attorney of Keith Scott who was fatally shot by a Charlotte-Mecklenberg police officer.
Jean interviewed 2016 presidential candidates and covered South Carolina’s historic 2015 floods. The South Carolina Education Association was selected to receive the prestigious School Bell Award in 2019. Jean is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Billie Jean Shaw’s Net Worth
In Jean’s career as a news anchor, she has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
How Much Does Billie Jean Shaw Earn?
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Billie Jean Shaw’s Parents and Siblings
Jean was born and raised in the United States, she manages to keep information regarding her parents and whether or not she has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of her family information will be done when available.
Billie Jean Shaw Husband/ Spouse
Jean is married to the love of her life Michael Andrew Perry II. But it is not known when they married.
Billie Jean Shaw Kids
Jean is a proud mother of three girls named Khari, Khaza, and Kharter Lior.
Billie Jean Shaw WIS-TV
Jean Shaw works at WIS-TV where she works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Rick Henry
- Drew Aunkst
- Jamal Goss
- Intisar Faulkner
- Hannah Cumler
- Dawndy Mercer Plank
- Judi Gatson
- Sam Bleiweis
- Greg Adaline
Billie Jean Shaw Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts where she posts frequently. On her Twitter account, she has about 5k followers, around 27k followers on her Facebook page, and about 6k followers on her Instagram account.