Jessica Foster Bio, Wiki
Jessica Foster is an American Award-winning Anchor/ Reporter, working for WJHG/WECP in Panama City, Florida, serving the station as an Assistant News Director and Evening Anchor. She has been working with this station since joining in January 2017.
Jessica Foster Age
Foster is 43 years old as of 2025. She was born in November 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia. She has, however, managed to keep information regarding her date of birth away from the limelight. On November 12, 2025, she posted a picture of herself, her daughter, and her husband on her Instagram account, where she was celebrating her birthday. She captioned, “My crew…so thankful for another year of life and love. ❤️ 🎉.”
Jessica Foster Height/Measurements
Foster stands approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Jessica Foster Education
Foster attended the University of Georgia, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Broadcast News, graduating Summa Cum Laude and as a First Honor Graduate with a 4.0 GPA. She is also a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences/Broadcast Meteorology and a Master of Science degree in Geosciences (in 2009). While at the university, Foster served as the Main Anchor for “Georgia Gameday” and as the News Director for WUOG.
Jessica Foster Career
Foster serves as the Assistant News Director and Evening Anchor for NewsChannel 7. In this position, she delivers news to viewers across the Florida Panhandle. She joined the WJHG team in January 2017 and is thrilled to bring the news to Panhandle viewers each weekday and engage with the community through coverage of events and public affairs.
Before joining WJHG/WECP, Foster worked at CBS 46 in Atlanta, where she held the position of an Associate Producer. It’s worth noting that Foster moved to the Panama City area in 2004 from Atlanta and has been an active member of the community since that time. Her career spans more than a decade in Panama City, where she has served not only as an anchor but also as a reporter and meteorologist. Some of the major stations she has worked for include WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama, WMBF-TV in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, WRGX-TV in Dothan, Alabama, and WCTV-TV in Tallahassee, Florida.
Being an award-winning journalist, Foster holds several prestigious awards, including a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for her reporting, numerous Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists awards, the Service to America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters, and the Distinguished Young Alumni Award from The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism. She also holds several Associated Press Awards, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ Esther Award for internship excellence, and the WSB Radio Award for community service through radio.
Jessica Foster Net Worth
In Foster’s career as a journalist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
Jessica Foster Salary
Foster receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Jessica Foster Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Foster 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.
Jessica Foster Spouse
Foster is married to her longtime partner, Jonah. On her Instagram bio, she describes herself as a mommy and a wife. She has one daughter who plays for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Jessica Foster WJHG/WECP
Foster works at WJHG/WECP where she works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Allison Baker
- Donna Bell
- Mia Hernandez
- Emmeline Ivy
- Barry Lowin
- Megan Kennedy
- Ryan Michaels
- Emmett Rice
- Scott Rossman
- Hayden Smith
Jessica Foster Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Foster is vocal on her social media accounts, where she posts frequently. On her Facebook account @Jessica Foster, she has about 4k followers, and about 980 followers on her Instagram page @jessicafoster_tv.