KJ Jacobs Biography
KJ Jacobs is a renowned American meteorologist working as the Traffic Anchor and Meteorologist at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, where he delivers live traffic updates and weather forecasts on Good Morning Tri-State. He joined the station in January 2025 after previously working as a meteorologist at WCNC Charlotte in North Carolina (from August 2021 to September 2024).
KJ Jacobs Age
Jacobs was born on November 18, but manages to keep information about his year of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 30s. Occasionally, on November 18, 2024, Jacobs posted a photo of himself on his Instagram account, where he captioned, “Grateful for all the love, laughter, and adventures that come with another year added to my story. Cheers to growth, joy, and endless possibilities! 🎁🎉.”
KJ Jacobs Height / Measurements
Jacobs is of average stature, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
KJ Jacobs Wife / Children
Jacobs manages to keep information regarding whether he is married or not away from the public. He also keeps information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.
KJ Jacobs Family / Relatives
Jacobs’ mom passed away on September 25, 2023. He manages to keep information about his father out of the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
KJ Jacobs Education | Career
Jacobs attended the University of South Carolina, where he pursued his bachelor’s degree. He serves as the Traffic Anchor and Meteorologist at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, where he delivers live traffic updates and weather forecasts on Good Morning Tri-State. In his current role, Jacobs brings weather and traffic experience to Cincinnati by providing real-time traffic solutions and weather forecasts, helping viewers plan their day, and searching for solutions to keep WCPO viewers out of a traffic jam.
Before joining WCPO-TV in January 2025, Jacobs had served at several stations across the state, including WCNC Charlotte in North Carolina (from August 2021 to September 2024), WTKR News 3 in Norfolk, Virginia (from April 2020 to August 2021), WLTX-TV in South Carolina, WPDE TV 15 in North Carolina (from March 2017 to March 2020), WAFF in Huntsville, Alabama (from February 2015 to 2017), and WOAY-TV in West Virginia (from September 2013 to February 2015).
Among the accolades he has received is the 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow award, which he received for his innovative segments like “Weather IQ” and “KJ’s Kids.” Off-screen, Jacobs enjoys playing pickleball, cheering on his favorite college basketball teams, and hitting the gym.
KJ Jacobs Salary
Jacobs receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
KJ Jacobs Net Worth
Through Jacob’s career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
KJ Jacobs WCPO-TV
Jacobs works with WCPO-TV, where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Cameron Hardin
- Jennifer Ketchmark
- Steve Raleigh
- Mike Dyer
- Caleb Noe
- Connor Steffen
- Jay Shakur
KJ Jacobs Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Jacobs is active on his social media accounts. He has about 6.8k followers on his Facebook Page @KJ Jacobs, about 3.2k followers on his Twitter account @KJJacobsWeather
, and around 4.2k followers on his Instagram account @kjjacobs21.