Jay Levine is a journalist best known for playing Chief correspondent in CBS 2 Chicago news coverage.
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Best Known For:The television show CBS 2 Chicago news coverage
Breakthrough:Joined WLS-TV as a Chicago general assignment reporter in 1974
10 Quick Facts About Jay Levine
- Full Name: Jay Levine
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television show CBS 2 Chicago news coverage
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Ann Childers
- Specialization: Reporter, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Correspondent
- Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $61,000-$264,000 (Estimated range)
Education
They attended Cornell University, where they studied Engineering.
- Cornell University
- Field of Study: Engineering
Career & Work
Jay Levine's career includes news and reporting roles with WBBM-TV / CBS 2 Chicago, a television station and WLS-TV.
Organization: WBBM-TV / CBS 2 Chicago
Role: Special contributor
Period: 2016
Details: Moved to special assignments in 2016; no current appointment asserted.
Organization: WBBM-TV / CBS 2 Chicago
Role: Chief correspondent
Period: 2001–2016
Details: Stepped away from full-time reporting in January 2016.
Organization: WBBM-TV / CBS 2 Chicago
Role: Morning news co-anchor
Period: 1998–2001
Details: Co-anchored alongside Mary Ann Childers.
Organization: WBBM-TV / CBS 2 Chicago
Role: Weekend anchor and reporter
Period: 1990–1998
Details: Joined CBS 2 in 1990.
Organization: WLS-TV
Role: General assignment reporter
Period: 1974–1990
Details: Reported from Chicago for ABC7.
Organization: WCAU-AM/FM
Role: Reporter
Period: 1972–1974
Details: Early Philadelphia broadcast reporting.
Rise to Fame
Jay Levine rose to prominence for their role on the television show CBS 2 Chicago news coverage.
Notable Works
- TV Show: CBS 2 Chicago news coverage (Chief correspondent) — Reporting from Chicago and international locations
Awards & Achievements
- National Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Coverage of the death of Pope John Paul II
- Commitment to Excellence in Investigative Journalism Award — Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards — Investigative journalism career
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jay Levine
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Ann Childers
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
