Jean Enersen is an American journalist and retired news anchor for king.
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Best Known For:The television program KING 5 News
Breakthrough:Became the first woman in the United States to anchor a local news program in 1972
10 Quick Facts About Jean Enersen
- Full Name: Jean Enersen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program KING 5 News
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Date of Birth: June 16, 1944
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Bruce Carter
Jean Enersen Age
Jean Enersen is about 82 years old as of 2026. Jean Enersen was born in 1944.
Education
She attended Stanford University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Communication.
- Stanford University
- Qualification: Master of Arts
- Field of Study: Communication
Career & Work
Jean Enersen's career includes news and reporting roles with KING 5 and KING-TV, a television station.
Organization: KING 5
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1968–2014
Details: Seattle, WA
Organization: KING-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1968–2014
Details: Seattle, WA
Rise to Fame
Jean Enersen gained recognition as retired News Anchor on the television show KING 5 News.
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Excellence in Journalism
Jean Enersen Family & Relationships
Jean Enersen is married to Bruce Carter.
- Father: Irving Enersen
- Mother: Jean Enersen
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jean Enersen
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 16, 1944
- Age: 81
- Birthday: June 16
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington
Measurements
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Irving Enersen
- Mother: Jean Enersen
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Bruce Carter
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Bruce Carter (Spouse • Husband)
