Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/04/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sheinelle Marie Jones |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 4' 11" (149 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and Spanish |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 02/09/2007 |
Family
| Father | C. Darnell Jones II (former U.S. District Court Judge) |
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| Mother | Sheila Kinnard (retired drama teacher) |
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| Spouse | Uche Ojeh (consultant, died 2025) |
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Career
| Overview | Sheinelle Jones is a distinguished journalist and news anchor for NBC News. She began her career as a morning anchor and reporter at WICS-TV in Springfield, Illinois. She subsequently worked as an evening news anchor and reporter at KOKI-TV (FOX Tulsa), where she received awards from the National Association of Black Journalists and the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She then served as a co-host of FOX's Emmy Award-winning morning show Good Day Philadelphia for more than nine years. In 2014, she joined NBC News, initially as part of Weekend Today, and in January 2019 became a co-host of the third hour of TODAY. She is currently the co-host of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, the fourth hour of Today, and serves as host of Wild Child, an educational nature program on NBC's The More You Know block. She also co-hosts the weekly radio show Off the Rails on Sirius XM with fellow TODAY show co-hosts Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer. Throughout her career, she has interviewed notable political figures including then-Senator Barack Obama, then-Senator Hillary Clinton, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, as well as celebrities including Halle Berry, Kevin Hart, John Legend, and Celine Dion. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sheinelle_o/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/SheinelleJ | |
| https://x.com/sheinellejones | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheinelle-jones-2b86465/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sheinelle grew up in Pennsylvania, U.S., and was inspired by her mother, who filled their home with motivational quotes. | |
| 2. As a high school student, she interned at a CBS television newsroom. | |
| 3. During her time at Northwestern University, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which has historical ties to the Black community. | |
| 4. She married Uche Ojeh after meeting at Northwestern University. | |
| 5. She worked for over nine years at a Philadelphia station, earning recognition for her work with children and youth organizations. | |
| 6. In 2021, she produced a documentary titled 'Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret', focusing on fertility issues for women of color. | |
| 7. She accepted an invitation to the Tribute to Trailblazers Hall of Fame in 2021, an exhibition honoring significant contributions by African Americans. | |
| 8. In January 2025, Sheinelle announced a temporary break from TODAY for family health reasons. | |
| 9. She participated in the 2023 New York City Marathon. | |
| 10. In April 2025, she published her debut book 'Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans'. | |
| 11. She often shares moments with her pet dog on social media. | |
| 12. She is a member of The Links Inc., an international group of women devoted to enriching the lives of families in their communities. |