Karen Jordan Profile
Karen Jordan is an American anchor/reporter working for ABC 7 Chicago where she co-anchors the weekend newscast with Ravi Baichwal. She joined the station in July 2003.
Karen Jordan Education
Jordan attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga., where she graduated with a B.A. degree in English in 1994. In 1995, she earned a Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Karen Jordan Career
Jordan is an anchor who before ABC 7, Jordan worked as a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter at WPHL-TV in Philadelphia, Pa., where she was from 2000-03. Besides anchoring the station’s weekend newscast, Jordan served as the primary fill-in for WPHL’s weekday anchor and covered local stories and breaking news.
From 1999-2000, she worked at WRGT-TV in Dayton, Ohio as a main anchor and reporter. She as well worked as a general assignment reporter and a weekend anchor for WKEF-TV in Dayton (1997-99).
Jordan started her career as a general assignment reporter for WIFR-TV (1995-97) in Rockford, Ill. She as well gained early experience at WMAQ-AM in Chicago, where she worked through the Medill News Service as a radio reporter in 1995.
Throughout her career, Jordan has been recognized with many awards as most recently she was named a 2003 Rising Star by Today’s Chicago Woman. In 2000, she was honored with the YMCA Black Achiever Award and in 1999 she received the Bethune Recognition for women in the media from the National Council of Negro Women. Jordan is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Quick Facts About Karen Jordan
| Full Name | Karen Jordan |
| Age | 49 years old as of 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Christian Farr |
| Net Worth | $1 million - $5 Million |
Karen Jordan Age
Jordan was born on October 17 1972 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. She is 49 years old as of 2021. Jordan celebrates her birthday on the 17th of October every year.
Karen Jordan Height
Jordan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Karen Jordan Family|father and mother|Siblings
Jordan’s father is known as Robert Jordan who is a long-time anchor and reporter at WGN-TV in Chicago. His father has worked for more than 43 years in television news. Her mother is known as Sharon Jordan however, she does not have any siblings. On the 9th of May 2021, she wished her mother a happy mothers day via an Instagram post.
Karen Jordan Husband
Jordan is married to Christian Farr who is a broadcast journalist currently working at NBC Chicago. The couple has been blessed with two children, a girl named Vivian and a boy named Jonh Robert.
Karen Jordan Salary
Being one of the top anchors/reporters for ABC 7 Chicago, Jordan earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 - $ 100,000.
Karen Jordan Net Worth
Jordan has an estimated net worth of between $1 million - $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an anchor/reporter.
Karen Jordan ABC7 Chicago
At ABC7 Chicago Jordan works alongside;
- Mark Rivera
- Stacey Baca
- Dionne Miller
- Phil Schwarz
- Ravi Baichwal
- Roz Varon
- Tracy Butler
- Terrell Brown
- Tanja Babich
- Cheryl Scott
- Judy Hsu
- Mark Giangreco
- Cheryl Burton
- Eric Thomas
- Kristen Sze