Who is Carley Shimkus?
Carley Shimkus is an American journalist and TV presenter who currently co-hosts “Fox & Friends First” and serves as a 24/7 Headlines reporter for Fox News Channel (FNC). She started her career at Fox in 2009 as an assistant producer for Fox Business Network and has since risen to prominence on the network, covering social media trends and entertainment news. Shimkus, a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a degree in broadcast journalism, has also co-hosted special programs like “Countdown to All-American New Year” and “Primetime Highlights” on Fox Nation.
Carley Shimkus’s age and birthday
Carley Shimkus was born on November 7, 1986, in Long Valley, New Jersey, USA, making her a Scorpio.
Shimkus height and weight
Shimkus stands at about 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs approximately 54 kg (119 lbs). She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Carley Shimkus educational background
Shimkus earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2009. In 2008, she also attended George Washington University to further her studies in journalism.
Carley Shimkus spouse and children
Shimkus is married to Peter Buchignani, and they were wed on August 8, 2015, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Currently, the couple does not have any children.
Carley Shimkus parents and siblings
Shimkus was born to Edward and Zulma Shimkus; her mother, Zulma, worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines, while her father, Edward, is a chemist. She has an older sister, Margot Shimkus, who is an artist and works as a private art instructor in New York City.
Carley career
Carley has built a distinguished career in journalism, primarily at Fox News. Her journey began in 2008 when she interned at Fox News’ Washington D.C. bureau. She officially joined the network in 2009 as a production assistant for the Fox Business Network (FBN), eventually being promoted to associate producer.
Over the years, Shimkus transitioned to the Fox News Channel (FNC), taking on various roles, including reporting on social media trends and entertainment news for shows like “Fox & Friends” and “Mediabuzz.” Her work in these areas helped solidify her presence at the network as a versatile journalist.
By 2021, Shimkus had become a co-host of “Fox & Friends First” alongside Todd Piro and continues to serve as a headlines reporter, delivering updates 24/7. She has also co-hosted special events, such as the “Countdown to All-American New Year” in 2019 and “Primetime Highlights” for Fox Nation, further highlighting her role in Fox’s programming.
Carley net worth and salary
Shimkus, co-host of “Fox & Friends First,” has a net worth of $1 to $2 million and earns an annual salary of about $290,000.
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