Dream Interview: President Barack Obama. Dream Job: I've got it. Why I'm A Journalist: There are so many reasons, but primarily, because I love to write. What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: I've wanted to be a broadcast journalist for as long as I can remember. And for a brief time, a lawyer, and also a gas station attendant, because I loved watching them clean the car windshield! Height: 5'6" Favorite Author: Virginia Woolf. Favorite Movie Star: Angelina Jolie. Favorite Food: French fries, extra salt and pepper. News Philosophy: Stories are about people, and how events affect them. Anything Else About Me People Should Know: I am shy and introverted by nature. A friend once said to me, a psychologist could have a field day with your choice of careers! He is probably right, but I'm not going there!
Jessa Goddard
News Anchor
She is also a regular contributor to ONN franchise segments, including "Facing Recession," "Teaching Ohio" and "Pet Time." Jessa joined ONN in December 2008.
Born and raised in the Ohio Valley and educated at Ohio University, Jessa graduated from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in Broadcast News, with a specialization in Political Communication.
She began her broadcast journalism career as a reporter at ONN's Steubenville affiliate, and soon after accepted a primary anchor position at the NBC affiliate in Clarksburg, W. Va. From there, Jessa worked at the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, Tenn., as the station's primary anchor and medical reporter.
In her spare time, Jessa has the pleasure of volunteering with the Capital Area Humane Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also continues to reintroduce herself to all the wonderful people and places that make Ohio one of the best places to live!
Jessa is passionate about animals and their causes, from family pets to those living in the wild. She has started a blog here on ONNtv.com, to bring attention to issues affecting animals. Please check it out!
Jessa lives in Columbus, and is the "pet parent" to a little boy, Shiloh.
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