Shawnette Wilson is a journalist and general assignment reporter for FOX 29 Philadelphia.
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Best Known For:The television show FOX 29 News at 10 and 11
Breakthrough:Developed an anchoring and reporting career in Maryland, Georgia and North Carolina before her FOX 29 work
10 Quick Facts About Shawnette Wilson
- Full Name: Shawnette Wilson
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television show FOX 29 News at 10 and 11
- Current Role: General assignment reporter
- Current Employer: FOX 29 Philadelphia
- Specialization: Reporter and News Anchor / Newscaster
- Beats: Crime / Public Safety and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $341,000-$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $51,000-$223,000 (Estimated range)
Shawnette Wilson Age
Shawnette Wilson's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Their educational background includes studies at Morgan State University and Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus.
- Morgan State University
- Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
Career & Work
Shawnette Wilson's career includes news and reporting roles with WTXF-TV (FOX 29), a television station.
Organization: WTXF-TV (FOX 29)
Role: General assignment reporter
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Role: Anchor and reporter
Details: Charlotte, North Carolina
Role: Anchor and reporter
Details: Savannah, Georgia
Role: News assignment desk assistant
Details: Atlanta, Georgia
Role: Anchor and reporter
Details: Westminster, Maryland
Rise to Fame
Shawnette Wilson rose to prominence for their role on the television show FOX 29 News at 10 and 11.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes FOX 29 News at 10 and 11, Good Day Philadelphia, and FOX 29 News midday newscast.
- TV Show: FOX 29 News at 10 and 11 (General assignment reporter) — Evening coverage of breaking news and community issues in the Philadelphia area
- TV Show: Good Day Philadelphia (Early morning anchor) — Previously anchored early morning editions
- TV Show: FOX 29 News midday newscast (Anchor) — Previously anchored the station’s midday newscast
Notable Coverage
- Philadelphia gun violence crisis – FOX 29 – Extensive reporting on firearm violence and its effects on families and children
- Child abductions and online exploitation – FOX 29 – Produced longer-form specials addressing child abductions and sextortion
- Heroin epidemic – FOX 29 – Produced in-depth reporting on the impact of heroin addiction on young people and pregnant women
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Recognized for journalism.
- Harriet Tubman Award — Childhoods Lost Is Me Foundation and Urban Art Gallery — Community reporting and service.
- Heart of Gold Award — Apologues Organization — Community work.
- Icon Award — Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists — Journalism and community contribution.
- Black Excellence Award — Positive Vibes Youth program — Youth mentorship and community contribution.
Lesser Known Facts
- She grew up in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Her long-form television specials have covered homeless youth, domestic violence against men, and reentry for young convicted felons.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Shawnette Wilson
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$223,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $341,000–$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
