Jessica Gertler Bio, Wiki
Jessica Gertler is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WREG as a Chief Investigative reporter. She joined the station in June 2019 after working at WAKA-TV/CBS 8, and WNCF-TV/ABC MONTGOMERY.
Jessica Gertler Age
Gertler posted a photo on September 6th, 2023, on her Instagram account saying “Feeling blessed this birthday”. Her age is not known for she has managed to keep her personal life private. However, she might be in her 30s.
Jessica Gertler Height
Gertler stands at the height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Jessica Gertler Education
Gertler enrolled at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where she graduated with a bachelor of arts in communications, journalism, and electronic media in 2010. While there, she was part of the society of professional journalists.

Jessica Gertler Career
Gertler works at WREG where she serves as a Chief Investigative reporter. Before working as a Chief Investigative reporter, she served as a news reporter. Jessica joined the station as an investigative reporter. Since then, she has been recognized for her work. The interview she did with a confessed serial killer earned her a regional Emmy nomination. In 2021, she also earned an Emmy nomination for her in-depth reporting on police excessive force. Gertler revealed several incidents that were buried in internal files and worked to help find solutions. She was also named 2021’s MENTOR Grizzlies Mentor of the Year and 2019’s Big Sister of the Year
Prior to joining WREG-TV, she worked at WAKA-TV/CBS 8, and WNCF-TV/ABC MONTGOMERY where she served as a news reporter and a general assignment reporter. During her tenure at WAKA-TV/CBS8, she was in charge of reporting the station’s 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. newscasts. While at the station, she coordinated, planned, and contributed to station-sponsored shows and special events. Additionally, she also managed multiple social media accounts including Twitter and Facebook to promote stories and the station.
Jessica Gertler WAKA-TV/CBS 8
From November 2010 to July 2012, Gertler served as a Bureau Reporter/One Man Band Reporter at WAKA-TV/CBS 8. During her time there, she was a One-man Band Reporter managing WAKA’s Troy Newsroom covering two counties on a daily basis. She also cultivated sources within the community. Moreover, Jessica managed the bureau by keeping track of court dates, events, and future stories.
During her college career, she worked for WVLT-TV in Knoxville, and WTVF-TV in Nashville as an intern. In her free time, she loves volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters and other non-profit organizations. She also loves trying new restaurants, traveling, and reading.
Jessica Gertler’s Net Worth
In Gertler’s career as an Anchor and Reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Jessica Gertler Salary
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Jessica Gertler’s Parents and Siblings
Gertler was born and raised in San Francisco, California by her parents whose names are unknown. They later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee while she was still a teenager. However, she has not disclosed much about her family and childhood. More details concerning her family and childhood will be updated as soon as it is available to the public.
Jessica Gertler Husband/ Spouse
Gertler is married to Evan Webster. The two tied the knot on the 9th of June, 2019, in Memphis, Tennessee. The family resides happily in the USA.
Jessica Gertler Kids
Gertler and her husband Evan are proud parents of Walker, who was born on the 11th of November 2019.
Jessica Gertler WREG
Gertler works at WREG where she works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Shay Arthur
- Colin Cody
- Alex Coleman
- Todd Demers
- Marcus Hunter
- Greg Hurst
- Jim Jaggers
- Jordan James
- Bria Jones
- Zaneta Lowe
Jessica Gertler Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts where she posts frequently. On her Twitter account, she has about 6k followers, around 10k followers on her Facebook page, and about 2k followers on her Instagram account.