Who is Brittney Shipp?
An Emmy-winning journalist, Brittney Shipp is a recognized face of American journalism in the constantly growing world of meteorology. She is known for her unwavering determination to predict challenging weather events ranging from tornado to snowfall.
Brittney Shipp is a weather anchor and meteorologist who has worked all over the United States. Currently working for NBC 10 as a weekday meteorologist, she is a respected authority in broadcast meteorology.
Quick Biography
Full Name: Brittney Shipp
Alias: Brittney Shipp
Date of Birth: 15th October, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Parents: Joseph Shipp (Father)
Siblings: Josh, Jerren, and Joe
Profession: Meteorologist, Author
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Place of Residence: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jontue Long
Children: 2 daughters- Zoey and Zariah
Early Life
Brittney Shipp was born on 15th October 1983 in Los Angeles, California, to her lovely mother and former footballer father,r Joseph Shipp. Her family is of African-American descent, but she is an American national.
Brittney Shipp did her high school studies at Fairfax High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in International Development from the University of California in LA. Shipp then went on to earn a certification in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. These two degrees together helped her establish a reputed career in the field.
Career
Brittney Shipp has had an elaborate career all over the United States. She kickstarted her career in meteorology in Yuma, Arizona, by working as a morning weekday weather reporter at KYMA TV. Following that, Brittney worked as a weekend meteorologist and special assignment reporter during her stint at KTVK 3TV in Phoenix, Arizona.
Her role as a meteorologist came through when she bagged the role of a weekend meteorologist for NBC 10 News in 2013, which she continued to do for three years. For NBC, Brittney Shipp has also become a weather anchor for some national morning shows, like NBC’s Early Today and Morning Joe, First Look, and Way Too Early by MSNBC.
In 2016, Shipp found herself making her way toward the San Francisco Bay Area, where she bagged the role of Chief Meteorologist for the famous KRON TV. She also continued her broadcast journalism stint there as she worked as an on-air meteorologist.
After a two-year gap from NBC, Brittney Shipp returned to NBC 10 as a weekend meteorologist in the first alert weather team for the Greater Philadelphia area. She has been working here since and has taken well-deserved maternity breaks in 2020 and 2022.
Brittney Shipp is also an author. She combined her love and passion for meteorology and her dedication to educating children and penned a book titled ‘The Meteorologist in Me‘ in 2016. Her books reached over 35,000 kids from different countries.
Brittney Shipp’s Book
Image Source: Brittney Shipp’s Facebook
The efforts put in by Brittney Shipp in the field of meteorology have not gone unrecognized, as she has been nominated for Emmy six times now and bagged the Emmy Award. She has also gained tremendous recognition from the viewers, earning her work accolades.
Personal Information
Brittney Shipp was born on 15th October 1983 and is a Libra by zodiac. As of 2024, Brittney Shipp is 40 years old. Born and brought up in the United States, Brittney Shipp is an American by nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. However, she does come from an African American descent.
Brittney Shipp is around 5 ft 5 (1.5 m) inches and weighs 60 kg. She flaunts beautiful black hair and has dark brown colored eyes. Brittney Shipp has undoubtedly lived in different parts of the United States for work and continues moving.
Brittney Shipp doesn’t disappoint those wanting to follow more of her. She is pretty active on social media, with her Instagram handle @brittneyshipptv featuring 1,548 posts to date, garnering her 38.5 K followers. She posts both work updates and personal life updates on her social media. Her X (previously Twitter) handle is @brittneyshipp, and she has 12.5 K+ followers on this platform. For fans of Facebook, you can find her Facebook account here!
Relationship
Although there is little information about her mother, Brittney Shipp’s father is Joseph Shipp, a football player at the University of South California. Aligning with the sports background of their father, Brittney Shipp also has three siblings, all brothers. Her brothers are Josh, Jerren, and Jo, all of whom excel in basketball.
Brittney Leal has been leading a happily married life since she married Jontue Long on 1st January 2020. The couple got engaged in October 2019 and finally married in January 2020 during their holiday in Paris—two thousand twenty-four marks four years of marriage.
Brittney Shipp with Jontue Long
Image Credit: Jontue Long’s Instagram
In their four-year marriage, Brittney and Jontue have been blessed with two beautiful baby girls- Zoey and Zariah. Brittney Shipp’s Instagram handle is full of lovely photos with the baby girls marking each milestone.
Zoey was born on 12th June 2020, and Zariah on 2nd May 2022. The family is a party of five as Jontue’s son Bryce, who is 14 years old, also lives with them.
Brittney Shipp with Family
Salary and Net Worth
Although the numbers are not official or verified, Brittney Shipp is speculated to earn an annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $1,00,000 from her role as a weekday meteorologist at NBC. Besides this, she has also made a good amount of money from her other roles over the years. Not to forget, her book has also earned her a decent revenue. Therefore, Brittney Shipp’s net worth is expected to be anywhere around 1 million dollars.
Trivia
- Sharing their passion for sports with her father and brothers, Brittney Shipp was also interested in sports during her school days. She played volleyball and tennis at Fairfax High School.
- She has covered many challenging weather events, including the severe tornado breaks of the Summer of 2021. She also covered the second snowiest winter while tackling 68 inches of snowfall at the Philadelphia International Airport in 2014.
- Brittney Shipp has an unmatched determination when it comes to kids’ education. She conducts regular school visits and volunteers to mentor the kids.
- She wishes to bridge the gender gap in STEM careers and has taken it upon herself to educate more young girls to indulge in science-related careers.
- During her free time from anticipating the weather, Shipp loves traveling and has traveled to more than 40 countries to date.
FAQ’s
Where is Brittney Shipp today?
As of 2024, Brittney Shipp is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working as an on-air evening weekday meteorologist for the reputed station NBC 10.
Who is Brittney Shipp’s husband?
Brittney Shipp has been married to Jontue Long for four years now. Her husband, Long, is a certified financial planner and private wealth advisor and owns his firm in Pennsylvania.
How did Brittney Shipp lose weight?
Although questions about Brittney Shipp’s weight have been quite common, Brittney Shipp doesn’t seem to have had any issues managing her weight. She looks as presentable as ever in her role as a meteorologist and broadcast journalist for many years now.
Did Brittney Shipp have her baby?
Yes. Brittney Shipp is a mother to two baby girls, Zoey and Zariah. She had her daughters with her husband, Jontue Long, in 2020 and 2022.
With Zoey and Zariah
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Image Credit: @brittneyshipptv Instagram