John Snell FOX 8, Bio, Wiki, Age, Birthday, Height, Salary and Net Worth

John Snell Bio | Wiki

John Snell is an American journalist at FOX 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He is currently working as News Anchor for WVUE-TV in Greater New Orleans Area. Snell has covered major stories including the 1984 World’s Fair to the collapse of the oil industry, the Edwin Edwards trials, hurricanes as well as their aftermath. He won two national honors in 2012, an Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio-Television Digital News Directors Association and a distinguished Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.


Prior to joining WVUE in 1994, Snell was working for WWl Channel 4. During his free time, Snell enjoys Bicycle riding and doing photography.

John Snell Fox 8 Age| Birthday

He was born in Illinois, United States. However, Snell is a private man and he has been managed to hide his age away from the limelight, thus, it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. We will update you once we collect detailed information.

John Snell Height

He is a man of above-average stature. Snell stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.73 m).

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John Snell Family

He was born to his parent in Illinois, United States. However, there is no available information in regards to his parents or siblings. We will update you once this information is available to us.

John Snell Education

In 1982, he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

John Snell Fox 8

He is currently working as News Anchor and Reporter at WVUE-TV, FOX 8 in Greater New Orleans, LA. He won two national honors from his 2012 documentary Disappearing defenses. The awards were, an Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio-Television Digital News Directors Association as well as the distinguished Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Snell focused on South Louisiana’s storm protection including, natural features, such as barrier islands, marsh, and cypress swamps since the 2005 storms.

Before joining WVUE in October 1994, Snell was working for WWL-Channel 4 where he began his career after graduating from college in 1982. while there, he was the most recipient of what was at the time the highest-paid contract in New Orleans TV history at $1.5 million, 5 years contract. In addition, Snell worked for WWL from 1983 to 1994, he reported on virtually every major story in Southeastern Louisiana, from the 1984 World’s Fair to the collapse of the oil industry, the Edwin Edwards trials, hurricanes as well as their aftermath.

Some of  Snell’s  colleagues at FOX 8 include:

 Liz Reyes                         – News Anchor and Reporter

Nicondra Norwood      –     Meteorologist

John Snell Fox 8 Salary

He is working for FOX 8 and there is no doubt, therefore, he earns a satisfactory salary. Snell earns an estimated net salary of $ 98,765.

John Snell  Net Worth

He is working for FOX 8 and has done it for a decades-long as a reporter and news anchor. Over the years, he has accumulated a decent fortune in his career. Snell has an estimated net worth of $ 3 million.

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