Mike Jacques Biography
Mike Jacques is an American sports journalist who was born and brought up in Greendale, Wisconsin, United States of America. Currently, he works at WMTV NBC 15 in Madison, Wisconsin, as a sports director. Previously, before joining NBC 15, Jacques worked as a deputy communications director at Wisconsin State Assembly in Madison, WI for one years. He was a sports director at KHBS/KHOG-TV in Rogers, Arkansas and at WSAW-TV.
10 Quick Facts About Mike Jacques
Here is a list of 10 facts about Jacques
- Name: Mike Jacques “Jocko”
- Age: Not Available
- Birthday: Not Known
- Zodiac Sign: Not Available
- Height: Average
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Sports Journalist
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: $24,292 – $72,507
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
Mike Jacques Age
Jacques‘ age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.
Mike Jacques Height
Mike Jacques stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Early Life and Education
Jacques went to Greendale High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1994, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications in 1999. He then enrolled at the University of Phoenix in 2010, where he achieved his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General in 2011.
Rise to Fame
Jacques’ career started as a sports director at WSAW-TV in April 2007. He produced and anchored weekday, evening sportscasts as well as on-air packages and live-shots. He also managed the day-to-day operations of the channel’s sports department.
For his work, Jacques won an Associated Press Award for Best Sports Reporting. Later, he got a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Best Sportscast. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding achievement for advanced media and sports production.
Around the end of 2015, Jacques joined WMTV (NBC 15) as a sports director. He has been working in this role ever since. He comes into a station where he had worked as a sports reporter and anchor previously. Jacques has had experience in the field for over 2 decades. Jacques works alongside others in the station including fellow reporter Amy Pflugshaupt
At the beginning of 2009, Jacques left WSAW-TV. He joined the University of Phoenix a while after. Mike worked as a Senior Enrollment Advisor in the campus. He advised students on the best ways to achieve their educational goals. He helped the campus’ enrollment team by maintaining exemplary student service through guiding them.
The role got him named Campus Employee of the Quarter in Quarter 2 and 3 in 2010. He was also named Employee of the month in 2010. He was also awarded the Madison Campus Phoenix Spirit Award and Growing Ground Award
Mike Jacques Family, Parents
Jacques was born and raised by his parents in the United States. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Mike’s father and mother is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Mike Jacques Wife
Jacques is married to his lovely wife Carol. They are blessed with three children, a daughter named Elizabeth Jacques and two sons named Luke Jacques and Noah Jacques.
Mike Jacques Salary
Jacques receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This is Per our average wage estimates for journalists in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.
Mike Jacques Net Worth
Mike Jacques net worth is estimated at $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a sports journalist. Through his various sources of income, Mike has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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Mike Jacques Bio.
- Full Names: Mike Jacques “Jocko”
- Popular As: Sport Director
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Sports Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: To be updated
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age: Not Available
- Zodiac Sign: Not Known
- Date of Birth: Not Available
- Place of Birth: United States
- Birthday: Not Known
Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Carol
- Children: Elizabeth, Luke, and Noah Jacques
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
- Salary: $24,292 – $72,507
- Source of Income: Sports Journalist
KHBS/KHOG-TV
In June 2011, Mike Jacques joined KHBS/KHOG-TV as a Sports Director. His main responsibilities were producing and anchoring sportscasts, on-air packages, and live-shots. He also managed the activities of the stations’ sports department.
He also reached out to viewers via social media and the department’s website. The role got him an AP Award for Best Sports Coverage and the American Heart Association Healthy Lifestyle Award. He also swept the competition for AP Sports Awards in 2011 and was voted as one of the Area’s Best Sportscasters.
Wisconsin State Assembly
In Feb 2014, he left this role and became a Deputy Communications Director at the Wisconsin State Assembly. His responsibilities were, managing all office and caucus TV/Radio Communications.
He also managed the Wisconsin State Assembly Video Studio and websites/social media outlets. Lastly, he wrote Press releases, columns, PSA’s, media, and constituent videos for state legislators also produced by him. He left the channel towards the end of 2015.
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