Sheinelle Jones Net Worth: How Rich is the Journalist Actually?

Sheinelle Jones is an American journalist best known as a correspondent for NBC News. She is also recognized for her work with MSNBC Live and Weekend Today. As of 2023, Sheinelle Jones net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.

Who is Sheinelle Jones?

Sheinelle Jones is one of the busiest broadcasters from Philadelphia. She was announced as an official cohost of Weekend Today in September 2014. Jones started hosting weekday episodes of Today along with Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer in January 2019.

Sheinelle Jones was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 19, 1978. She was born to C. Darnell Jones II and Sheila Kinnar. Her dad has served as a U. S. District Court Judge. She reportedly grew up in her home state of Kansas.

In May 2021, she shared an adorable post with her mom and grandmother with the caption, reunited with my mom & grandma! Regarding her education, she studied at Wichita Brooks Middle Magnet School and then attended Wichita Heights High school. Later, she joined Northwest University for her graduation.

Sheinelle Jones Net Worth & Career

Sheinelle Jones initiated her broadcasting career by working at WICS in Springfield, Illinois. Then, she served at the FOX affiliate, KOKI-TV in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She then worked at the FOX O&O station, WTXF-TV in Philadelphia.

Jones worked at the Philadelphia station for over nine years. In October 2014, she joined Today as a part of NBC’s daily morning and news show, Weekend Today. She started working as a co-host of 3rd Hour Today in January 2019. At that time, Jones worked six days a week as co-anchor of Saturday editions of Weekend Today and co-host of 3rd Hour Today.

In December 2019, Jones announced that she would be stepping back as a host of Weekend Today to spend time with her family. Even though she left the show, she still works as a host of the weekday program. In addition to that, she also hosts Today’s digital series, Through Mom’s Eyes.

Jones has also worked as a producer of the documentary series, Stories We Tell The Fertility Secret. Likewise, she has served as a co-host of the radio show, Off the Rails on SiriusXM along with Al and Dylan. As a co-host of the show, she had to talk to viewers at home five days a week.

In February 2020, Jones was put on vocal rest following surgery to remove a vocal cord polyp. After surgery, she couldn’t speak for two weeks and remained out of work for six weeks. Jones returned to Today virtually after six weeks.

Sheinelle is still working as a co-host of the Today show. Recently, on Tuesday morning, February 28, Jones’ co-host, Savannah Guthrie left the Today show in the middle following a surprise medical diagnosis. Guthrie hosted for the first half-hour and then mysteriously disappeared, leaving fans confused about where she had gone.

After Guthrie’s unexpected departure, Al Roker stepped in at the desk with Joines for a short time. Later, Jones informed viewers that Savannah was diagnosed with Covid-19. While explaining, Jones said that Guthrie was not feeling great and took a COVID test. Unexpectedly, the result became positive, and as soon as she found out she returned to her house to rest up.

Sheinelle Jones’ Husband & Personal Life

Sheinelle Jones is married to Uche Ojeh. She tied the knot with Ojeh in 2007. Together, they share three kids; two sons, Kyin, and Uche, and a daughter, Clara. Jones explained in the February 2016 episode of Today how she sneakily met her husband first time.

Ojeh was then visiting Northwestern University for a tour with his father. When they lost the way, they asked Sheinelle for directions. Then, Jones gave him a tour of the campus. At that time, she was 18 and Uche was 17. Later, they both graduated from the same school. In September 2022, the pair celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary.

Sheinelle Jones Net Worth

Sheinelle Jones has earned an estimated net worth of $25 million as of 2023. She has made a whopping fortune from her journalism career. Jones is currently making an estimated annual salary between $1 million and $5 million.