Jessica Brown

Emmy-award winning journalist Jessica Brown co-anchors WCVB’s NewsCenter 5 at Noon, 12:30PM, and 4PM. She is NewsCenter 5’s medical reporter, and is the host of CityLine, the station’s weekly public affairs program. Before coming to WCVB, Jessica was a weekday morning anchor and lifestyle host at WXIX-TV in Cincinnati, OH. While at WXIX, Jessica’s live, breaking news coverage included many high-profile stories including the murder trial of Ray Tensing, the aftermath of George Floyd protests, and more. Jessica is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She is also very dedicated to community service and believes service is one of the ways she feels connected to her faith. She is especially passionate about volunteering her time to mentor young girls. A native of South Florida, Jessica hails from a multi-cultural background. Her father is Jamaican, and her mother is afro-Costa Rican (pura vida!). Her heritage has inspired her to seek out opportunities for travel and adventure and has fostered a love of exploring different cultures around the world. Jessica earned her B.A. degree from Florida State University. Outside of the newsroom, you can find her at the dog park with her pup Rocco, checking out new eateries, and traveling the globe.