Jodi Hernandez Biography
Jodi Hernandez is a skilled journalist currently working as a General Assignment Reporter for NBC Bay Area News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. She joined the station in December 2002.
Jodi Hernandez Career
Hernandez started her career in journalism at KCPM in Chico, California. She then moved to work at KAKE-TV, an ABC affiliate in Wichita, Kansas. After two years, Hernandez returned to Sacramento, California to work at KOVR, a CBS affiliate. Finally, she received a huge welcome from NBC Bay Area in 2002.
Hernandez mainly focuses on local news in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has written for various news outlets, including San Diego Live Sound, NBC Bay Area, and Telemundo Fresno. In addition, Hernandez covers a wide range of topics, from crime and law enforcement issues to community events and human interest stories.
Her coverage focuses on local crime, community issues, and entertainment news in the Bay Area. In addition, her articles often cover evolving or breaking stories related to police incidents, community concerns, and events within California.
Hernandez is a recipient of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTNDA) award for Best Special News Program for “The Condit Interview.” In addition, she was honored for a story called “Dana’s Metamorphosis” by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association.
Hernandez also covered the Laci Peterson case where she interviewed Scott Peterson; the Chandra Levy-Gary Condit story. Furthermore, she landed an exclusive interview with Congressman Gary Condit; as well as the California National Guard’s partnership program in which she traveled to Ukraine.
Hernandez is also an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA). In addition, she annually mentors students at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Convention to produce a 30-minute student newsmagazine.
Hernandez graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of California at Berkeley, California. In her free time, she keeps an active lifestyle doing aerobics, yoga, hiking, and traveling. She is married to Victor Escobedo and a mother to two sons, Jose and Mateo Escobedo.
Jodi Hernandez Age
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Jodi Hernandez Height
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Jodi Hernandez Education
Hernandez graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of California at Berkeley, California.
Jodi Hernandez Family
Hernandez was born and raised in East Bay, San Francisco, California. Her parents are Joe and Charlotte Hernandez. Not so long ago, her father celebrated his 81st birthday and her mother her 78th birthday. She also has an older sister sibling Chantel Hernandez-Coleman.
Jodi Hernandez Husband
She is married to her love and best friend Victor Escobedo who turned 56 years recently.
Jodi Hernandez Children
She is a mother to two very handsome sons, Jose and Mateo Escobedo.
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