Jack Thurston is a journalist and news anchor and reporter for NECN.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC5 In Depth
Breakthrough:Graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont
10 Quick Facts About Jack Thurston
- Full Name: Jack Thurston
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program NBC5 In Depth
- Current Role: News anchor and reporter
- Current Employer: NECN
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Notable Work: NBC5 News at 4
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
Jack Thurston Age
Jack Thurston's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Middlebury College and University of Southern California.
- Middlebury College
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Jack Thurston's career includes news and reporting roles with WPTZ-TV / NBC5, a television station and New England Cable News / NBC10 Boston.
Organization: WPTZ-TV / NBC5
Role: News anchor and reporter
Period: August 2023–Present
Details: South Burlington, Vermont
Organization: New England Cable News / NBC10 Boston
Role: Vermont correspondent
Period: 2011–2022
Details: Vermont
Organization: WCAX-TV
Role: News reporter
Period: 2002–2011
Details: Vermont
Rise to Fame
Jack Thurston rose to prominence for his role on the television show NBC5 News at 4.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NBC5 News at 4, NBC5 In Depth, and New England Cable News Vermont reporting.
Television
- TV Show: NBC5 News at 4 (Co-anchor, From September 2023) — Weekday afternoon television newscast serving Vermont and northern New York
- TV Show: NBC5 In Depth (Contributing host) — Weekly Sunday morning news program providing deeper coverage and discussion of regional issues
- Work: New England Cable News Vermont reporting (Correspondent, 2011-2022) — Reporting on Vermont public affairs, major events and human-interest stories
Notable Coverage
- Vermont flooding and community recovery – NBC5 – 2023 – Returned to Vermont television journalism following major flooding that reinforced his interest in reporting on the region
- Vermont congressional election candidates – NBC5 – 2026 – Reported on campaign issues and discussions involving Vermont congressional candidates in October 2026
- Vermont state Senate campaign advertising controversy – NBC5 – 2026 – Reported on criticism and responses surrounding a Vermont Senate campaign advertisement
Awards & Achievements
- New England Emmy Award for News Writing — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New England Chapter — Excellence in television news writing.
- New England Emmy Award for Feature Reporting — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New England Chapter — Excellence in television feature reporting.
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards — Radio Television Digital News Association — Three awards recognizing reporting during his WCAX-TV tenure.
Lesser Known Facts
- Grew up in Massachusetts before developing a long-running career covering Vermont.
- Was away from television reporting for approximately seven months before returning to NBC5 in 2023.
- Enjoys golf, theater, movies and exploring New England.
- Describes himself as an enthusiastic seeker of new ice cream varieties.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jack Thurston
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Liz Strzepa (Colleague • Co-anchor of NBC5's weekday 4 p.m. newscast when Thurston joined the station in 2023.)
