Jennifer Burton’s Biography

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Jennifer Burton is a journalist who also provides voiceover, on-camera and interview talent to corporations, businesses and government agencies.

Jennifer has lived and worked in Northern Nevada for 13 years.  She has reported news for NBC, ABC and CBS in states from Texas to Michigan and covered national and local stories in a way that makes them relevant and compelling.

“Although I’ve covered floods, fires and politics, I’ve always been amazed at how people deal with the challenges life throws at them. Some people always seem to find a way to cope, and help others, and that intrigues me.”

Jennifer has a degree from Colorado State University and has studied journalism, marketing and psychology.  She moved to Reno in 1995 where she met her husband, Gerry, a Navy Pilot who was sent to Fallon to head up the TOPGUN school there.  They have three daughters, who are the source of many positive stories, and some angst, depending on the moment.

As a reporter and anchor, Jennifer has earned several awards, including  two Associated Press Best Reporter awards.  She has also been nominated for an Emmy award.  While living in Fallon, Jennifer covered the 2008 elections for the Fallon Star Press. She has hosted various interview programs and conducts media training for public and private companies.

“I appreciate the way people seem to rise above adversity and find the silver lining in just about everything.  Those are the stories I want to tell on Positively Northern Nevada.”

Jennifer Burton   -  e-mail:  JBurton@PositivelyNorthernNevada.com