Emma Jade is an American journalist and morning news co-anchor for Independent.
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Best Known For:The television program Today in AZ
Breakthrough:Covered the Beijing Summer Olympics with NBC Universal in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Emma Jade
- Full Name: Emma Jade
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program Today in AZ
- Current Role: Morning news co-anchor
- Current Employer: Independent
- Date of Birth: May 18, 1987
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of Birth: San Diego, California
- Marital Status: Married
Emma Jade Age
Emma Jade is 39 years old. She was born on May 18, 1987, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Education
She attended Brigham Young University.
- Brigham Young University
- Period: 2004–2008
Career & Work
Emma Jade's career includes news and reporting roles with KPNX-TV / 12 News, a television station and KIFI-TV.
Organization: KPNX-TV / 12 News
Role: Co-anchor, Today in AZ
Period: 2026
Details: Phoenix, Arizona · Confirmed as a weekday morning co-anchor alongside newly appointed colleague Dan Spindle in October 2026.
Organization: KIFI-TV
Role: Anchor and reporter
Period: Before 2011
Details: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Organization: KPNX-TV / 12 News
Role: News anchor, reporter and contributor
Period: From 2010
Details: Phoenix, Arizona · Joined 12 News in December 2010, covered major events and created family-focused reporting.
Organization: NBC Universal
Role: Olympics production and reporting
Period: 2008–2010
Details: Participated in coverage of the Beijing Summer Olympics and Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Associate producer
Period: Early career
Details: New York, New York
Rise to Fame
Emma Jade rose to prominence for her role on the television show Today in AZ.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, Today in AZ, and Momcast with Emma Jade.
Television
- TV Show: Today in AZ (Morning news co-anchor) — Morning television news program on Phoenix's 12 News
- TV Show: ABC News Primetime (Associate producer) — Worked in production at ABC News in New York
Podcasts
- Podcast: Momcast with Emma Jade (Creator and host) — Parenting-focused news and discussion program developed for mothers and families
Sports Events
- Sports Event: 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics (Television coverage contributor, 2008) — NBC Universal Olympic television production
Notable Coverage
- 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics - NBC - 2010 - Worked on coverage of the Winter Olympics
- 2012 London Olympics - NBC - 2012 - Covered the London Olympic Games
- 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics - NBC - 2014 - Covered the Sochi Winter Olympics
- Arizona parenting and family issues - 12 News - Developed Momcast, discussing parenting and issues affecting Arizona families
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Recognized as a seven-time Emmy Award winner for television journalism and production, including Olympic coverage.
Emma Jade Family & Relationships
Emma Jade is married to Braden. She has 2 children, Eli and Eden.
- Children:
- Eli
- Eden
Personal Information
- Full Name: Emma Jade
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 18, 1987
- Age: 39
- Birthday: May 18
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: San Diego, California
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Braden
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$194,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $326,000–$4,663,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Dan Spindle (Colleague • Joined Emma Jade as a Today in AZ morning co-anchor in October 2026.)
- Allison Rodriguez (Colleague • Former Today in AZ co-anchor who left 12 News in June 2026.)
