Constance Jones

Constance Jones

News Anchor/ Reporter ABC/ WPLG-TV Miami

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    News Anchor- WTVJ NBC 6 Miami · NBCUniversal Media, LLC

  • Education

    • Politehnica University of Timisoara

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      Democracy Student Exchange Program
    • Sam Houston State University

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      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
    • Florida International University

      2023 -
      Master's Global Strategic Communications In Progress
  • Experience

    • BH Media Group

      Mar 2008 - Oct 2016
      News Anchor/ Reporter ABC/ WPLG-TV Miami

      • Anchored midday news show • Communicated with viewers via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter daily• Promoted viewership and boosted web traffic using numerous social media sites, such as Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat and Facebook• Updated our Local10.com website by writing copy stories and uploading videos weekly• Regularly meet with station executives to develop new ways of grow digital innovations; and using social media to promote and market station initiatives.

    • FOX 5 Atlanta, WAGA-TV

      Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
      News Anchor WAGA/ FOX 5 Atlanta

      • Anchored from 6 am-9 am/ Served as fill-in for evening show.• Developed enterprising story ideas daily; wrote stories for website weekly; communicated with viewers via Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and Twitter daily• Recognized for having the one of the strongest social media following in the Atlanta News Market via ShareRocketDetails: http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2016/09/13/karen-grahams-replacement-at-fox-5-is-constance-jones/

    • WLRN Public Radio & Television

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      News Anchor

      • Served as fill-in for evening show for South Florida's NPR station WLRN• Local news segments during NPR's "All Things Considered”• Pitched story ideas; communicated with viewers via Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and Twitter daily

    • State Attorney's Office, Florida's 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
      Public Information Officer

      • Served as the Spokeswoman for the 17th Judicial Circuit, State Attorney’s Office (500+ Employees)• Developed and maintained relationships with all media• Coordinated proactive media relations, including pitching stories and maintaining positive active working relationships with local media• Internal & External Communications

    • Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2021
      Evening News Anchor ABC 8

      Evening News Anchor ABC 8 WRIC• Anchors 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm & 11 pm Newscasts • Develops enterprising story ideas daily; writes stories for website weekly; communicates with viewers via Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and Twitter daily

    • NBC 6 South Florida

      Jan 2021 - now
      Morning News Anchor

      • Anchor 2.5 hour weekday morning show of news, breaking news, live interviews and community segments with cut-ins during The Today Show

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      2025 RIAS Berlin Commission Fellow RIAS Berlin Commission Sep 2025 Becoming a RIAS Berlin Commission Fellow is a unique opportunity to deepen cross-cultural understanding and strengthen transatlantic journalism. The fellowship connects American journalists with their German and European counterparts, fostering dialogue on global issues, democracy, and the free press. It offers firsthand exposure to political, social, and media systems in Europe, encouraging more nuanced, informed reporting back home.For many journalists, the program serves as both a… Show more Becoming a RIAS Berlin Commission Fellow is a unique opportunity to deepen cross-cultural understanding and strengthen transatlantic journalism. The fellowship connects American journalists with their German and European counterparts, fostering dialogue on global issues, democracy, and the free press. It offers firsthand exposure to political, social, and media systems in Europe, encouraging more nuanced, informed reporting back home.For many journalists, the program serves as both a professional milestone and a personal journey—broadening perspectives, building international networks, and reinforcing the shared values of truth, accountability, and press freedom that bind the U.S. and Germany. Show less
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      2025 Florida News Awards: Sports Reporting "Finalist" Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Mar 2025 2024 Paris Olympics: South Florida Runners Steal the Spotlight: Two South Florida women, now Olympians, are demonstrating what it means to represent their country on the grandest stage. but the real story, however, lies with their legendary coach, Carmen Jackson, who has dedicated four decades to nurturing young athletes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTOJ-mbrYks&t=344s
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      Most Powerful and Influential Black Professionals of 2023 M•I•A Media Group LLC Legacy Magazine May 2023
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      Lifetime of Leadership Award with Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida 2023 Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Inc. Apr 2023 Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Inc. honors alums for their community impact during our Lifetime of Leadership Celebration at History Miami
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      "Outstanding Young Alumna" Sam Houston State University Sam Houston State University Oct 2022 The Award honors a Sam Houston State University alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities and alma mater
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      Nominated for Breaking News Coverage: Surfside Condominium Collapse Society of Professional Journalists Jun 2022
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      Breaking News Individual Award Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists May 2022 Honored by the as a Finalists for Surfside Condominium Collapse Tragedy
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      Honoree for the City NMB's Night of Excellence City of North Miami Beach Feb 2022
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      The Best of Fort Lauderdale 2021: Best Television News Reporter Fort Lauderdale Magazine Dec 2021 The Best of Fort Lauderdale 2021: Best Television News Reporter December 2021, Fort Lauderdale Magazine
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      "Continuing Coverage" Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards through the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Nov 2020
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      1st Place in "Best Continuing News Capitol in Crisis" Associated Press Nov 2020
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      1st Place in "Best Continuing News Capitol in Crisis" Associated Press Nov 2020
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      Recognized by "Real Talk with Monica" as a Community Partner Real Talk with Monica, LLC Jul 2019
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      Honored with Sorority Recognition Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc- Pi Rho Omega Chapter May 2019
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      Luminary of the Week Legacy Magazine 2017
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      Outstanding Leadership Award/ SNH Honoree in Broward County Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick Empowerment & Leadership May 2016
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      South Florida Cares Program- Outstand Mentor & Volunteer CARES Mentoring Program May 2016
    • Awarded to Constance Jones
      South Florida Cares Program- Outstand Mentor & Volunteer CARES Mentoring Program May 2016
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      2014 Miami's Top 40 Under 40 Miami Hearld 2014
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      2013 Miami Gardens Excellence in Education Council City of Miami Gardens 2013
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      2012 Emmy Nomination for Best Morning News Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2012
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      2012 Recognized for Outstanding Community Achievement Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2012
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      2006 Honorable Mention by the Associated Press for Reporting Associated Press 2006
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      2006 Oklahoma Salute to Excellence Award for Outstanding Reporter NABJ 2006
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      National African American Studies Conference, Presented “Minorities in Media Classrooms, National African American Studies Conference 2003 National African American Studies Conference, Presented “Minorities in Media Classrooms, ” Spring 2003
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      Student Ambassador Sam Houston State University 2002 Traveled to Timisoara, Romania as a Student Ambassador to evaluate issues in student life, Fall 2002
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      2014 Recognized as South Florida’s Fabulous Women Femme Who Dine
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedAssociated with Constance Jones
    • Professional Mentor

      Issued by Black Girls In Media on Aug 2019
      Black Girls In MediaAssociated with Constance Jones
    • Big Sister/ Mentor

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on Aug 2008
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaAssociated with Constance Jones
    • Mentor

      Issued by NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT INC on Jan 2016
      NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT INCAssociated with Constance Jones
    • Volunteer/ Speaker

      Issued by The Shepherd's Center of Richmond on Jan 2019
      The Shepherd's Center of RichmondAssociated with Constance Jones
    • Nexstar Mentorship Program/ Mentor

      Issued by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. on Oct 2020
      Nexstar Media Group, Inc.Associated with Constance Jones