Dana Jacobson, an American correspondent works as the co-host of the Saturday edition of CBS This Morning, starting July 2018. Already with stints at CBS Sports and ESPN, the University of Michigan graduate joined CBS News in 2016 & is a part of The Evening News and digital site CBSN.
Jacobson‘s career in journalism began in 1993 when she worked as an intern for Detroit-based then-CBS affiliate WJBK. Throughout her career journey of over 25 years, her work experiences as host/anchor in News10, ESPN, and Spike TV indeed have built a smooth career path earning her recognition & fortune.
Dana Jacobson- Age, Height, and Education
She was born on November 5, 1971, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the USA, and her birth name is Dana Susan Jacobson. An American by nationality, she belongs to white ethnicity.
As of this writing (May 2021), Dana is 49 years old. She stands pretty tall and has a height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Raised in a Jewish family, Dana attended Andover High School in Bloomfield, before moving to West Des Moines, Iowa, where she went to Valley High School. Thereafter, the future CBS host/anchor enrolled at and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and communications.
Journalism Journey- Career At ESPN and CBS
As per her LinkedIn profile, Jacobsonson, soon after her graduation, joined WJBK in September 1993. There, she worked as an intern as an assignment desk editor for a year. After that, she went to work in WPBN-WTOM TV (Oct 1993- 1996) as a fill-in news and sports anchor.
In November 1996, Dana became a sports & news anchor for News 10; covered NFL and NBA that included Monday Night Football show (1996–98). Thereafter, for 3 years until 2002, she was a radio host for the weekly 2-hour show The NBA Insiders at KHTK Sports in Sacramento, California.
She was hired by ESPN in November 2002 and worked for nearly 10 years until May 2012. During this time frame, Jacobson served as co-host of Cold Pizza (now defunct), ESPN First Take (2007- 2011), and SportsCenter.
In December 2012, the American journalist became host/report/anchor of CBS Sports and CBS SportsNetwork and has an association with the network ever since.
Following 3 years, she joined CBS News in January 2016 and was named co-anchor of CBS This Morning alongside Michelle Miller in July 2018; Jeff Glor also joined as co-anchor in 2019. Also, since 2015, Dana Jacobson serves as a monthly host of Spike TV’s Premier Boxing Champions on Spike.
Without a doubt, Dana Jacobson’s work is praiseworthy & has seen notable recognitions as well. In 1998, she won National Headliner Award and received the Edward R. Murrow Award in 2000.
Dana Jacobson’s Personal Life- Who Is Her Husband?
Along with her smooth career, the CBS This Morning anchor enjoys a sound married life. She is in a marital relationship with fiance-turned-husband Sean Grande. He an American TV and radio broadcaster, famous as Boston Celtics’ play-by-play announcer. Reportedly, Grande signed a multi-year deal with Spike Sports to work as the lead play-by-play voice.
Their wedding took place on September 28, 2019, in New York, after a year of engagement.
The engagement news came on-air by CBS morning show host Gayle King on October 11, 2018. However, Dana and Sean have not opened up about their dating details, probably, their same professional became a thread of their relationship beginning.
The duo is yet to have any kids, but Dana is step-mother to Sean’s son Jack (b. 2011) from a previous relationship. They currently reside in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Followers on Instagram and Twitter
Jacobson is an active user of social media platforms, her Instagram account has 10.4K followers while Twitter (joined in June 2010) has 78.1K followers.
Controversy
While at ESPN, a private roasting of ESPN Radio personalities Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic in 2008, marked her with controversy. Reportedly, she used inappropriate comments & cursed the University of Notre Dame and Touchdown Jesus. As a result, Jacobson received a suspension for a week and released a statement of apology; moreover, she apologized on-air.
Dana Jacobson Is A Victim Of Childhood Sexual Abuse
In summer 2012, Jacob revealed that she was sexually abused during her childhood, which she wrote on her personal blog. Dana came forward with her secret story after the Jerry Sandusky investigation and trial as the retired football coach pleaded guilty to 45 of 48 charges for child abuse.
She shared her dark past of abuse with an aim of encouragement message to aid the victims to come out & speak for their rights and justice.
Dana Jacobson Net Worth- Salary and Source of Income
Ever since the early 90s, Jacobson is active in journalism and has grasped notable sums through a career as an anchor & host, which is the main source of her income. Although, like many other celebrities, Dana is yet to open up her financial details.
In 2021, Jacobson owns a $1.5 million net worth. Her husband Sean made an estimated fortune of $1 million as a television and radio sportscaster.
Currently, she works for New York-based CBS Sports and CBS News, notably as co-anchor of CBS This Morning. The national average of a news anchor is $38,023 per year, while salaries in CBS ranges from $30K – $85K annually.
Allegedly, with experience & prominence gathered all these years, Dana earns a salary in the 6-digit figure.
