Jeff Zeleny Biography / Wiki
Jeff Zeleny is an American journalist currently working as the chief national affairs correspondent for CNN. He joined CNN in March 2015, and in January 2017 was named Senior White House Correspondent.
Before joining CNN News, he was a senior Washington correspondent for ABC News. During his newspaper career, he won a Pulitzer Prize with the Chicago Tribune. Zeleny was hired in February 2013 by ABC News to be its senior Washington correspondent and to file stories for the website.
Jeff Zeleny Age
How old is Zeleny? He is 52 years old as of 2026. He was born on June 10, 1973, in Exeter, Nebraska, United States. Jeff celebrates his birthday on 10th June every year.
Jeff Zeleny Education
Jeff studied at Exeter High School, a public high school in the small town of Exeter, Nebraska. He studied journalism and political science at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1996. While at the university, he was the editor of The Daily Nebraskan, the school’s newspaper. Jeff also graduated from the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band, where he played trumpet. ALSO READ: Eric Balchunas
Jeff Zeleny Height / Measurements
How tall is Zeleny? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72m). He also maintains a body weight of 58 kgs (127 lbs).
Jeff Zeleny Nationality / Ethnicity
Jeff holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born in Exeter, Nebraska, United States. He is of Bohemian and Moravian ethnicity/heritage.
Jeff Zeleny Parents / Family
Zeleny was born and raised by his parents in Exeter, Nebraska, United States. His mother’s name is Diane Naomi. His father, Robert Dean Zeleny, died in 2005. He has older brothers named James Robert and Michael Jon.
Jeff Zeleny Wife / Married / Partner
Is Jeff married? Jeff is not married; he is a proud gay man. More information about his personal life is currently under review.
Jeff Zeleny Illness
Zeleny of CNN has openly discussed overcoming a stuttering speech impairment from his youth, even though he has no known medical ailment. In a 2012 commencement speech, he discussed his experiences working with speech-language pathologists for the Stuttering Foundation.
Jeff Zeleny Salary
Jeff is an American journalist earning an annual salary ranging from $60,000 to %120,000.
Jeff Zeleny Net Worth
Zeleny is working as the chief national affairs correspondent for CNN and has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $9 million.
Jeff Zeleny CNN News
Jeff has been working as the chief national affairs correspondent for CNN. He joined CNN in March 2015, and in January 2017 was named Senior White House Correspondent. Before joining CNN News, he was a senior Washington correspondent for ABC News. During his newspaper career, he won a Pulitzer Prize with the Chicago Tribune. Zeleny was hired in February 2013 by ABC News to be its senior Washington correspondent and to file stories for the website.
He studied at Exeter High School, a public high school in the small town of Exeter, Nebraska. He studied journalism and political science at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1996. While at the university, he was the editor of The Daily Nebraskan, the school’s newspaper. Jeff also graduated from the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band, where he played trumpet.
