Checkey Beckford Biography
Checkey Beckford is a Jamaican-American Emmy award-winning journalist currently serving as a weekday evening breaking news and general assignment reporter at NBC 4 News in New York. Before joining NBC 4 News in October 2012. she worked as a news reporter for almost four years at CBS13 News in Sacramento, California.
Checkey Beckford Education
Checkey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Florida Atlantic University in 2004.
Checkey Beckford Age
How old is Checkey? Checkey is 42 years old as of 2024. She was born Checkey Beckford Ann on February 4, 1982, in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. Her birthday is always celebrated on February 4th of every year. READ: Natasha Zouves
Checkey Beckford Nationality and Ethnicity
Beckford holds dual nationality and citizenship of Jamaican by birth and American by registration. She was born in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica and raised in Westchester County, New York, United States. She belongs to the Black-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Checkey Beckford Height
Checkey stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and maintains a body weight of 59 kg.
Checkey Beckford Weight Loss
Checkey’s information regarding her weight loss is currently unknown in the public domain. We will update her weight loss details once confirmed.
Checkey Beckford Family
Beckford was born in Trelawny Parish and brought up in Westchester County, New York by her parents. Her family moved to the United States at the age of five years. However, information regarding her family members including her father, mother and siblings is currently under review. READ: April Warnecke
Checkey Beckford Husband
Is Checkey married? Checkey is currently married to her husband Jimmy Atkinson. The couple got married through a private wedding ceremony on April 2, 2016, in Jamaica.
Checkey Beckford Pregnant | Baby
Checkey is currently not yet pregnant. However, she is a proud mother of two daughters’ whose details are currently not yet updated in the public domain, despite her posting their photos on her social media accounts.
Checkey Beckford Salary
Beckford currently serving as a weekday evening breaking news and general assignment reporter at NBC 4 News in New York, earns an estimated annual salary of $79,500.
Checkey Beckford Net Worth
Checkey Beckford is an American Emmy award-winning journalist, anchor and reporter with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Checkey Beckford NBC News
Checkey has an extensive career in journalism, marked by her dedication to covering impactful stories and engaging with diverse communities. As a Reporter for NBCUniversal, Inc. since October 2012, based in the Greater New York City Area, she has been instrumental in researching and reporting stories for broadcast on NBC’s flagship New York station. READ: Shirley Strawberry
Beckford’s work includes producing stories that not only attract high page views but also involve crisis communications, particularly during natural disasters, emergencies, and corporate or political scandals. Notably, she was the first reporter to cover the viral Central Park birdwatcher confrontation, a pivotal moment in race discussions.
Before her role at NBCUniversal, Beckford served as a News Reporter for CBS13 in Sacramento, California, from December 2008 to October 2012. During her time there, she played a pivotal role in increasing market share, and elevating newscast viewership from third to second place. She established strong relationships with external stakeholders to deliver comprehensive coverage of immigration, agriculture, and political news in California’s capital. Beckford was also the first reporter to cover the U.C. Davis pepper spray controversy, which gained widespread attention and became a defining moment in the Occupy movement.
Prior to her stint at CBS13, Beckford served as a News Producer at WPTV NewsChannel 5 in West Palm Beach, Florida, from November 2005 to December 2006. In this role, she provided strategic leadership in managing video editors, writers, and graphic designers, overseeing the production and execution of live newscasts. Additionally, she collaborated with a cross-functional team to ensure seamless coordination among anchors, producers, and technical staff.
Beckford’s career began as a Public Relations Coordinator and Project Manager at 10e20, LLC, in West Palm Beach, Florida, from October 2004 to November 2005. Here, she honed her skills in writing search engine optimized (SEO) content, crafting effective press releases, and collaborating with web designers to create engaging sites tailored to target audiences. Throughout her career, Beckford has consistently demonstrated her commitment to impactful storytelling, effective communication, and community engagement.
