Jacqueline Matter Bio, FOX 5 DC, Age, Height, Education, Family, Husband, Children and Career

Jacqueline Matter Biography

Jacqueline Matter is a skilled journalist currently working as an anchor and reporter for FOX 5 DC. She is a morning anchor on FOX5 Mornings and Good Day DC. Matter joined the station in July 2021.

Jacqueline Matter Career

Matter moved to mornings in March 2024 for FOX5. Before that, she was a weekend anchor and reporter for the weekday evening shows. In addition, Matter hosts FOX5’s true crime District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) series on FOX Local. She is excited to be a part of such a dynamic team of journalists and to be living in the nation’s capital, Washington DC.

Prior to joining FOX5, Matter was the weekday evening anchor of ABC7 News – WWSB-TV in Tampa, Florida for nearly five years. During her time in Tampa, she took on many roles including serving as a morning anchor and the host of a political and investigative talk show. Before moving to Tampa, she was the anchor of the morning newscasts at WNCT in Greenville, North Carolina for almost two years and served as the bureau chief reporter in Jacksonville, North Carolina for over a year.

Matter has covered multiple major events including the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, nearly a dozen hurricanes, the Parkland shooting, the Surfside building collapse and the 2020 election. Furthermore, her coverage of veterans’ issues also led to change at the federal level regarding toxic water exposure. She also helped a Korean War veteran receive a Silver Star for his heroic actions in combat more than 70 years ago.

Matter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. She was also a member of UNC’s all-girl cheerleading team and a sister of Phi Mu. While in school, Matter also interned at all four local news stations in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Jacqueline Matter FOX 5 DC

In 2016, she was Miss North Carolina International 2016, where she actively advocated for PTSD awareness on behalf of active duty military, veterans and their families. In addition, Matter placed in the Top 10 at Miss International and spent her year of service speaking at events nationally with non-profit organizations NAMI and Hope for the Warriors. 

Additionally, she comes from five generations of military men and her father is currently serving in the Army. Matter spent most of her life moving around the country, which has made it easy for her to adapt and grow in new environments and never afraid to meet new people! She says while the term “Army Brat” can sometimes have a negative connotation, she is grateful for her experience as the daughter of a service member which has given her many opportunities in life and provided her a different perspective to global issues.

In her spare time, you can catch her exploring DC, volunteering, dining at local restaurants and craft breweries, cooking, at the gym working out or with her dogs Marleigh & Hops.

Jacqueline Matter Age

Matter was born on 19 October, 1991 and is now 33 years old as of 2024.

Jacqueline Matter Height

She stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m) tall.

Jacqueline Matter Education

Matter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. She was also a member of UNC’s all-girl cheerleading team and a sister of Phi Mu. While in school, Matter also interned at all four local news stations in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Jacqueline Matter Family

Additionally, she comes from five generations of military men and her father is currently serving in the Army. Matter spent most of her life moving around the country, which has made it easy for her to adapt and grow in new environments and never afraid to meet new people! She says while the term “Army Brat” can sometimes have a negative connotation, she is thankful for her experience as the daughter of a service member which has given her many opportunities in life and provided her a different perspective to global issues.

Jacqueline Matter Husband

Matter got engaged to her boyfriend during a New York trip in December 2022.

Jacqueline Matter Children

There is no information about her having children. However, will update as soon as the information is available.








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