Professional Experience

  • Feb. 2024 - Present: WINK, News Reporter
  • Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2023: Center County Report (PBS), News Anchor & Reporter
  • Summer 2023: NBC4, Washington D.C., Intern
  • Summer 2022: The Democracy Group & LoudounNow, Intern

Awards & Recognition

  • 2024 Hearst Journalism Awards, Television News Competition: 15th place in the United States
  • 2024 Mid-Atlantic College Emmys, News Report and Multi-Media Journalist categories: 3 nominations
  • 2024 Keystone Media Awards, Best Public Service: 1st and 2nd place in Pennsylvania
  • 2024 Golden Quill: Student Excellence in Video: Broadcast Journalism News Finalist
  • 2023 Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1: Mark of Excellence Award Finalist

News Philosophy

My curiosity is what drives me. I am determined to report thoroughly researched news to give an audience accurate information in order for them to make important decisions. I am also passionate about figuring out answers to unanswered questions. I will never claim I know everything, but I work nonstop to get as close I can!

Education

Pennsylvania State University: Bachelors of Arts in both Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.

Birthplace

I was born in Paris, France and I moved to Washington D.C. when I was 4.

Hobbies & Interests

My worldview was impacted and influenced at an early age having been born in Paris, France and having the opportunities to travel extensively throughout my life. I have had the privilege of traveling to over 20 countries! I love learning about different cultures.

I have found that those experiences have shaped my perspectives and fueled my passion towards knowledge and transparency in all facets of my personal and professional life to empower people through knowledge, breaking down communication barriers, mitigating cultural biases and inspiring change.

Family & Pets 
All of my family lives outside of Washington D.C. In addition to my amazing mother and father, I have a wonderful step-mom, two brothers, two step-sisters and three dogs. I love spending time with all of them.

Favorite thing about Southwest Florida

I love the all-year-round sun!

I am very active on social media. You can find me on Facebook at Olivia Jean WINK News, Instagram @oliviajeantv and Twitter @oliviajeantv.

To learn more about me, check out my website and as always, email me with your story ideas @oliviajean@winknews.com!

The Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel is now demolished

The Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel has been sitting vacant for nearly two years but Wednesday, that changed. The structural demolition started and the hotel and restaurant were fully demolished.