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Jillian Mele
Jillian Mele

Jillian Mele Biography

Jillian Mele is a two-time Emmy Award-winning former American news anchor and reporter who now serves as the CEO of Jillian Mele Communications, a media mentoring business she launched in early 2023. Before this, she was an anchor and reporter for WPVI-TV in Philadelphia from January 2022 to March 2023. Additionally, she co-hosted Fox & Friends First from March 2017 to October 2021.

Jillian Mele, CEO of Jillian Mele Communications

Jillian Mele serves as the CEO of Jillian Mele Communications, a media mentoring business she launched in early 2023. Before this, she was an anchor and reporter for WPVI-TV in Philadelphia from January 2022 to March 2023. Additionally, she co-hosted Fox & Friends First from March 2017 to October 2021.

In 2022, she joined WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, but left the station in March 2023. Shortly after, on April 13, 2023, Mele announced she was launching her own venture, Jillian Mele Communications, marking an exciting new chapter after two decades in the media industry.

Jillian Mele Career

Jillian Mele earned her Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Communication from La Salle University in Philadelphia. After she graduated, she kicked off her broadcasting career as a sports anchor in Presque Isle, Maine, before making her way to WIVT-TV in Binghamton, New York.

In 2007, Mele made her return to Philadelphia to join NBC 10 Philadelphia, where her impressive work—including a program that covered the Olympics—earned her an Emmy Award.

She kept building her career in 2014 when she joined NBC Sports Philadelphia. There, she co-hosted the morning sports talk show Breakfast on Broad and contributed to the Philadelphia Eagles postgame program Endgame, snagging another Emmy along the way.

In March 2017, Mele transitioned to Fox News, where she became co-anchor of Fox & Friends First and also served as a headlines reporter for Fox & Friends. She held that position until October 2021, when she announced her departure to return to La Salle University for a master’s degree, sharing that she wanted to focus more on her personal life.

In 2022, she joined WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, but left the station in March 2023. Shortly after, on April 13, 2023, Mele announced she was launching her own venture, Jillian Mele Communications, marking an exciting new chapter after two decades in the media industry.

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Jillian Mele WPVI-TV (March 2023-April 13, 2023)

In 2022, she made her way to WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, but decided to part ways with the station in March 2023. Just a month later, on April 13, 2023, Mele shared the exciting news that she was starting her own venture, Jillian Mele Communications. This marks a thrilling new chapter after spending two decades in the media industry.

Jillian Mele Age

How old is Mele? She is 43 years old as of 2026. He was born on 17 September 1982 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. She celebrates her birthday on September 17 every year.

Jillian Mele Education

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Communication from La Salle University in Philadelphia. . She also studied communication for two years at the University of Scranton.

Jillian Mele Nationality | Ethnicity

What ethnicity is Mele? she belongs to the white ethnicity/heritage. Jillian was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. She holds American nationality.

Jillian Mele Height

She is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m) tall with a bodyweight of 59 kg (129 pounds).

Jillian Mele Family

Mele grew up in Glenside, Pennsylvania, where she was raised by her mother, Roseanne a dedicated registered nurse, and her father, Thomas Mele. She has two siblings, but their names are kept private.

Jillian Mele Husband | Married | Engaged

Mele is in a relationship since 26 May 2016, although, She has not revealed the name of his boyfriend, she apparently,  gave a hint that he is from Boston.

Jillian Mele Salary

How much does she earn? Mele used to earn an annual salary between $95,000 and $130,500 during her time at Fox News. However, it’s unclear how much she currently makes as the CEO of her own company.

Jillian Mele Net Worth

Emmy Award-winning American journalist, Mele has an estimated net worth ranging between $1m – $3m which she has earned through being a journalist.