Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Brittney Shipp is a popular African-American Emmy Award-nominated meteorologist who has worked for various major networks.
- A woman of many talents and interests, Brittney is also a children’s book author and an avid world traveler.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Brittney is an African-American woman born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
- She has three athletic brothers – Josh, Jerren, and Joe, who all excelled at basketball. She, however, deems herself a girly girl in contrast.
- Her father, Joseph Shipp, played football during his time at the University of Southern California (USC).
- In early 2020, Britney announced that she was expecting a baby in the summer of 2020. Their daughter was born in June 2020 and was named Zoey Amour Long.
- She had earlier eloped to Paris with her beau Jontue Long, and they posted wedding photos in front of the Eiffel Tower.
- A second baby girl, Zariah Nicole Long, was born to Brittney, in May 2022.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Brittney attended Fairfax High School, where she participated in volleyball and tennis.
- Upon graduation, she pursued a degree in International Development Studies at UCLA as a part of the class of 2005.
- Through UCLA Study Abroad programs, Brittney has studied in Spain and Italy.
- She later earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Career and Professional Timeline :
- Brittney credits UCLA for her start, where she held a job at the campus TV news program, Bruin News 29, as a General Assignment Reporter.
- During college, she served as an intern at KTLA and as a news assistant at L.A.’s ABC7 Eyewitness News.
- After graduating from UCLA, she moved to Arizona, where she started her career at NBC affiliate KYMA in Yuma for two years. There, she reported on weather and special features for the weekday morning news.
- She then moved to Phoenix for the next 5 years where she worked on 3TV’s Good Morning Arizona.
- While in Phoenix, Brittney was a mentor at the Junior Forecasters Program at the Arizona Science Center where she mentored elementary school students.
- From 2013-2016, Brittney then worked as a Weekend Meteorologist for NBC10 News.
- While at NBC10, Shipp has appeared as a meteorologist on NBC’s Early Today, and MSNBC’s First Look, Way Too Early and Morning Joe.
- In Jan 2018, Brittney returned to NBC10 after working as a Chief Meteorologist for KRON4 for close to 3 years.
Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- As per Salary(dot)com, the average median salary of a Meteorologist from Philadelphia is $107,390 per year. The salary range is $55,000 to $113,000 annually. ZipRecruiter gives the average salary for this profile as $62,856/year, while the PayScale website mentions $98,264 annually for the same position.
- Drawing from this data, we get a rough estimate of Brittney Shipp’s salary. Considering her work experience, her annual income can be estimated to be higher than the figures mentioned above.
Other Pursuits :
- Brittney published a children’s book The Meteorologist in Me in 2016. This book follows a little girl, Summer, as she overcomes obstacles to becoming a TV meteorologist.
- She is also keen on giving back to the community. She ran a half-marathon for the SHADE Foundation.
- Openly supports The Muscular Dystrophy Association, The Arizona Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Brittney has traveled to over 25 countries in her lifetime.
- She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
- Proud owner of a pug named Bella.
- Being a junior lifeguard was Brittney’s first job.
- Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar are a few of her favorite artists.
- Enjoys learning how to play the saxophone in her spare time.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Brittney Shipp Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall is Brittney Shipp Height : 5′5″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Brittney Shipp Married? : Yes
- Children / No of Kids : –
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : Black
- Nationality : American
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i used to watch,here, britney in montreal,canada,nice legs,not anymore,because direct tv,did some change,when i put another box,i missed her,this beautiful lady,not seeing her anymore
You are so beautiful and nice dimples
Girl you just made an otherwise terrible day with impending snow in the forecast seem like its 80 degrees and sunny. Looking good girl. I love me some Brittany
I love you Britney Shipp you are a strong newscaster love those dimples lol
my goodness, I was just watching NBC 10 just to see Brittiny Shipp. I was going to say more but these barking dogs have beat me to it. I say You are awesome, and to Gallen and others stop it, she is taken by yours truly…Thanks
Hey Beautiful
Gm Brittany I think You are one of the most beautiful women these eyes have ever seen you have an awesome smile beautiful personality you are just a winner I would love to meet you one day beautiful ❤️ your biggest fan Galen
Stunning
MISS SHIP! I WATCH YOU ALL THE TIME ON NBC 10 NEWS!I LIVE IN KENNETT SQUARE PA. GOD BLESS YOU! John ANTHONY MALCHIONE!
Bay area was too expensive. No real excitement weather wise compared to philly.
I love your beautiful smile and your energy. You are very talented soft-spoken and intelligent. I will love to take you somewhere nice. Thank you for your everything!
Love,
Don.
I was just hoping that she was on vacation or something. The Abrupt departures of some of the news anchors leaves the audience kind of hanging have found her to be very believable
I must have missed the fare well night, really miss her Brittney Shipp. I Will have to catch channel 10 news. BIG loss KRON
Do you know where she went and why?