Jerod Smalley Biography
Jerod Smalley is an American journalist who is working for WCMH-TV as sports director at NBC4 since 2006. Also, he serves as an anchor for NBC4 at 5 p.m. since July 2022. He joined the NBC 4 Sports team at NBC4 in 2004. Upon joining the station in 2004, he initially served as a weekend sports anchor till June 2006. Additionally, he has served the station for more than 1 and a half decades.
How Old is Jerod Smalley?
Smalley was born in 1979. He is 43 years old as of 2022.
Jerod Smalley Height / Measurements
Smalley is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jerod Smalley Partner/Wife
Smalley exchanged vows with his wife, Mary Ellen Hardies on August 2nd, 2014. As of 2022, they celebrated their 8th anniversary. He proposed to her in Bridgeville on December 25th, 2013. The couple has two sons. Ellen celebrates her birthday on July 29th. However, we will update information about his spouse once it’s available.
Jerod Smalley Kids / Children
Smalley has two sons with his wife, Brady, and Tyler. Brady was born on September 5th, 2005, and is 17 years old as of 2022. Tyler was born in 2008 and is 14 years old as of 2022. Both of his sons were diagnosed with autism, a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. However, we will update this information about his children once it’s available.
Jerod Smalley Family / Relatives
Smalley manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Even so, his parents tied the knot on February 25th, 1978. As of 2022, they celebrated their 44th anniversary. Additionally, he has a brother named Jason who celebrates his birthday on July 1st. Further, he was born and raised by his parents, Rhonda and Jerry Smalley. We will update this information once it’s available.
Jerod Smalley Education
Upon completion of his high school education at Cabell Midland high school, Smalley went on to join Marshall University in 1997. After completing his undergraduate studies in 2001, he became its Magna Cum Laude alumnus with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. Additionally, while in college, he served as a shot put competitor. Also, he attained a state shot put championship in West Virginia.
Jerod Smalley Career
Smalley serves WCMH as sports director at NBC4 since 2006. Also, he serves as an anchor for NBC4 at 5 p.m. since July 2022. He joined the NBC 4 Sports team at NBC4 in 2004. Upon joining the station in 2004, he initially served as a weekend sports anchor till June 2006. Additionally, he has served the station for more than 1 and a half decades.
During his career, he has provided coverage for events around the world. For instance, the 2016 Rio Olympics, Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals, and a number of Ohio State national championships features. Moreover, the Associated Press dubbed him Ohio’s Best Anchor (news, weather, or sports) six times. Further, he and the NBC4 sports team have amassed many awards for their broadcast of local sports.
Prior to this, he served in Huntington, West Virginia WSAZ-TV as a weekend sports anchor from May 2002 to July 2004. In addition to that, from May 2001 to May 2002, he served in Topeka, Kansas at KSNT-TV as sports director. Furthermore, he debuted a campaign at the station to endorse autism acceptance and to raise money for educational and research programs.
Additionally, he serves as an anchor of NBC4‘s “The Autism Puzzle,” which features riveting local stories about people living with autism. To boot, he and the station have attained four regional Emmy Awards for “The Autism Puzzle.” Also, he serves on the committee for Walk Now For Autism Speaks in Columbus and serves is OCALI and the OHSAA as a board member.
NBC4
Smalley works with NBC4 where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Colleen Marshall
- Kerry Charles
- Matt Barnes
- Monica Day
- Jennifer Bullock
- Brad Johansen
- Matthew Herchik
- Cierra Johnson
- Andrea Henderson
How Much Does Jerod Smalley Earn?
Smalley receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
How Much is Jerod Smalley Worth?
Through Smalley’s career as sports director, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Jerod Smalley Stroke/Herat Surgery
Smalley suffered from a stroke in August 2018. Further, he found out that he had suffered two strokes prior to this. However, because he ate right and exercised made his heart strong.
“I have had two strokes. I can’t, I can’t believe that I can say that I’m a stroke survivor because I don’t feel like it. I feel good, I really do. I feel healthy,” Smalley voiced. . Fortunately, the stroke did not cause long-lasting damage but it led to the discovery of a hole in his heart. Moreover, he underwent a subcutaneous procedure in early September 2018.
Jerod Smalley Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Smalley is active on his social media accounts. He has about 9.9K followers on his Facebook Page, about 10.4K followers on his Twitter account, and around 1864 followers on his Instagram account.