Tenikka Hughes Profile
Tenikka Hughes is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Reporter working at WJAX – CBS 47 in Jacksonville, Florida as a weekday evening anchor. She began working for WJAX-TV in August 2014.
Tenikka Hughes Education
Hughes is a 2004 graduate of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, where she obtained a Master of Journalism Degree in Television Broadcast News. She is also a 2003 summa cum laude graduate of Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Mass Communication and Broadcast.
Tenikka Hughes Career
Hughes serves at WJAX-TV’s Action News Jax as an evening news anchor, appearing on the 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 10 PM, and 11 PM newscasts, from Monday through Friday. Her newscasts also appear on the 4 PM, 6:30 PM, and 10 PM newscasts on WFOX30.
Prior to joining WJAX, Hughes worked as the WSOC/WAXN Morning Anchor and Reporter in Charlotte, North Carolina, from August 2009 to August 2014. Hughes also contributed as a Freelance Contributor for Savvas Learning Company from 2021 to 2022 and briefly served as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at the University of North Florida in the year 2018. Earlier in her career, she worked as a WPTY/WLMT Reporter in Memphis, TN, from July 2006 to July 2009, and as a WMAZ Anchor/Reporter in Macon, GA, from 2004 to 2006.
Hughes has won 2 Emmy Awards for her remarkable anchoring and reporting work. She has also been honored by the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists, where she was named Best Anchor. Hughes feels proud to have contributed to the Action News Jax team’s regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Large Market Television.
She has been featured in many national media outlets, and her research has been published in the Journal of Health Communication. She loves storytelling and sharing information that matters to viewers and their families. Hughes has been working in TV news for almost 2 decades and is known for being a valuable team member and a caring leader.
Tenikka Hughes Age
Hughes is 43 years old as of 2023. She was born on February 6, 1981, in Whitakers, North Carolina, United States. She therefore celebrates her birthday on the 6th of February every year.
Tenikka Hughes Height
Hughes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches.
Tenikka Hughes Family
Hughes has stated on her Twitter bio that she is a sister and auntie! This definitely shows that she has a sister whose name is under review. The two siblings were brought up in Whitakers, North Carolina. Hughes has also managed to keep her parent’s information private.
Tenikka Hughes Husband
Hughes is a married woman and her spouse is Timothy. However, less is known about Timothy. On May 23, 2019, Hughes posted their photo together while in Honolulu, Hawaii, and according to the caption, they were celebrating their 5th marriage anniversary. There is no information regarding whether the duo has any children or not. Hughes likes spending her leisure time with her husband, trying new restaurants, and traveling.
Tenikka Hughes Salary
Being one of the top anchors and reporters for WJAX – CBS 47, Hughes earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 to $ 100,000.
Tenikka Hughes Net Worth
Hughes has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Tenikka Hughes Volunteer Work
Besides journalism, Hughes is an advocate for education and youth literacy. She has devoted numerous hours volunteering to speak to kids and read at community events, libraries, local schools, and daycares. Hughes spearheads an annual book collection effort, “Tenikka’s Books for Kids,” that has distributed nearly 20K free books to local kids since its launch in the year 2018. These books are given to kids who achieve their summer reading goals through the Jacksonville Library’s Summer Reading Program.
For her dedication and service, the Florida Literacy Coalition has recognized her with the Mary J. Brogan Leadership Award. The Florida State Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators has also recognized Hughes with the Media Friend of Education Award.
Tenikka Hughes Injury | Ankle
On January 3, 2024, Yahoo News reported that Hughes had an ankle injury but she underwent the necessary treatment. She once told her viewers on Action News Jax that the injury required surgery. However, after a brief hiatus from her newscasts due to the injury, she returned and she is now well and kicking.
Tenikka Hughes WJAX
Hughes works at WJAX – CBS 47 alongside other famous WJAX – CBS 47 anchors and reporters including;
- Phil Amato
- Ben Becker
- Robert Grant
- Dawn Lopez
- Chandler Morgan
- Meghan Moriarty
- Marithza Ross
- Emily Turner
- Alexus Cleavenger
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