J. C. Monahan
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Born | Jennifer Catherine Monahan |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Maine (B.A., Broadcast Journalism, 1994) Mississippi State University (Broadcast Meteorology Program) |
Occupation(s) | broadcast journalist, meteorologist |
Known for | anchoring, reporting and weather forecasting in Boston, Massachusetts |
Jennifer Catherine "J. C." Monahan is an American newscaster for
, which she joined in June 2017.Early life and education
A native of
Career
She began her career as News Director for WZON in Bangor, Maine. It was there that she earned awards from the Associated Press and Maine Association of Broadcasters (for Best Radio Newscast and Best Series Reporting).
Monahan then moved south to become the weekend forecaster and entertainment reporter for
In April 2006, it was announced that Monahan was pregnant, due in October.[3] On March 28, 2012, Monahan gave birth to a second baby girl.
On April 8, 2013, it was announced that Monahan would be switching roles at
On February 19, 2017, it was reported that Monahan would leave WCVB at the end of her contract later that year.[5] WBTS-CD announced her hiring by the station in June 2017.[6]
Awards and professional affiliations
Monahan is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. In 2004, she was awarded the AMS Seal of Approval in recognition of her professionalism in weather forecasting and reporting.
References
- ^ Profile: J.C. Monahan, from Chronicle at TheBostonChannel.com
- ^ All Maine Women Honor Society - University of Maine (archived 2009)
- ^ "BostonHerald.com - More Inside Track: Hub weather women expecting more than rain in this forecast". Archived from the original on 2007-03-11. Retrieved 2006-07-20.
- ^ Knox, Merrill, "ABC Affiliates, Boston, Mornings, Weather: WCVB Promotes JC Monahan, Adds Cindy Fitzgibbon", medibistro.com, April 8, 2013
- ^ "J.C. Monahan leaving Channel 5 - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
- ^ J.C. Monahan has been hired by NBC Boston Boston Globe, June 20, 2017
External links
- J. C. Monahan on Twitter