Dana Jacobson Husband, Salary, Wiki, Height, Age, Net Worth

Dana Jacobson, born on November 5, 1971 (52 years old), is a familiar face as a host and correspondent at CBS News. Currently, she co-hosts CBS Saturday Morning and holds anchor and reporter roles at both CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network.

Joining CBS News in 2015, just two years after her start at CBS Sports Network, Jacobson had a decade-long stint at ESPN from 2002 to 2012. Notably, she co-hosted Cold Pizza, which transformed into First Take in 2005. After leaving First Take in 2011, she returned to anchor SportsCenter until her departure from ESPN in April 2012.

In 2018, Dana Jacobson, alongside CBS correspondent Michelle Miller, took on the role of co-host for the Saturday edition of CBS This Morning. For further details about her Husband, Salary, Height, Age, Net Worth you can explore Dana Jacobson’s Wiki.

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Dana Jacobson Wiki & Early Life

Full Name	Dana Jacobson
Nick Name	Dana
Profession	Journalist and News Anchor
Age	52 years old
Date of Birth	5 November 1971
Nationality	American
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Scorpio
Birthplace	Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
Current Address	Yet To Update

Dana Jacobson’s Husband, Boyfriend and Relationship

Relationship Status

Married

Dana Jacobson Family

Jacobson, hailing from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, grew up in a Jewish family. On October 11, 2018, the engagement news was shared on CBS This Morning by host Gayle King. The lucky guy was revealed to be Sean Grande, the play-by-play announcer for the Boston Celtics, according to 98.5 radio in Boston (The Sports Hub). Their love story reached its happily ever after on September 28, 2019, when Jacobson and Sean Grande tied the knot.

Parent’s Name	Father: Yet To Update Mother: Yet To Update
Siblings	Yet To Update
Husband/Boyfriend	Husband: Sean Grande
Children	Yet To Update

Education

She went to Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and later graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1989. Afterward, in 1993, she finished her studies at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and communications. During her time there, she was part of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.

School	Valley High School (1989), Andover High School
Alma Mater	University of Michigan
Highest Qualification	Bachelor of Arts in English and communications

Career

Early Career in Television

Her journey in television began in Traverse City, Michigan, at WPBN/WTOM-TV, where she wore multiple hats as a fill-in news anchor, weekend sports anchor, producer, and editor. For two years, she contributed to the local news scene, gaining valuable experience.

Northern California Reporting

Venturing into Northern California, she reported on various stories, including insightful profiles of former Sacramento Kings players Mike Bibby, Chris Webber, and Jason Williams. Her work showcased a diverse range of stories and demonstrated her versatility as a reporter.

Weekend Sports Anchor at KXTV-TV

From 1998 to 2002, she served as a weekend sports anchor at KXTV-TV, ABC’s Sacramento affiliate station. Covering professional sports such as the NFL and NBA, she became a familiar face for sports enthusiasts in the region.

Notable Hosting Roles

She took on hosting responsibilities for KXTV’s News10 Red Zone and served as a sports reporter for the Monday Night Football show from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she hosted The NBA Insiders, a popular two-hour radio show on KHTK-AM from 2000 to 2002.

ESPN Radio and CBS Sports

Her career expanded as she filled in for Dan Patrick on ESPN Radio during the 2005 holiday season and occasionally for Mike Golic on Mike and Mike in the Morning. Currently, she contributes to CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, regularly appearing on the NFL Today and hosting CBS’s We Need To Talk.

Recognition and Controversy

In October 2018, she received an honor from the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, becoming one of their Hall of Fame inductees. However, her career faced a moment of controversy in 2008 when comments made at a private roast resulted in a one-week suspension from ESPN. She later apologized on-air for any offense caused by her remarks.

Awards and Achievements

Throughout her career, she has earned accolades, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award in 2000 and the National Headliner Award in 1998. These recognitions underscore her commitment and excellence in the field of sports journalism.