Jay Hermacinski

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Emmy nominated and award winning reporter Jay Hermacinski joined WISH-TV in April 2006 as a general assignment reporter.

During his 15 plus years as a journalist, Jay has been recognized for Best Spot News Reporting by the local chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Associated Press, and the Society of Professional Journalists. He also contributed to an Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence. Prior to joining the 24-Hour News 8 team, Jay worked as an investigative reporter at the FOX station in Memphis, TN. He also reported and anchored in South Bend, Indiana, Savannah, Georgia and Columbus, Georgia.

Jay is proud to be an Army veteran and West Point graduate. Prior to his career in broadcast journalism, he rose through the ranks from private to Infantry Captain. He served in the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington D.C., patrolled the Demilitarized Zone in Korea, and conducted training operations in Panama. While at the United States Military Academy, Jay focused his studies on National Security and Public Affairs.

Jay is married and has two young daughters. He and his family enjoy playing at the park on sunny days and conducting home science experiments when the weather isn’t great. You can follow Jay (Jayherm) on Twitter. Check him out at www.twitter.com/Jayherm .