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TMJ4 News (WTMJ-TV) is promoting of Investigative Reporter Jenna Rae to Chief Investigative Reporter. The station said the move, “recogniz(es) her exceptional dedication to uncovering impactful stories and holding powerful institutions accountable.”
Rae has earned two Emmy Awards and multiple WBA Awards, notably for her in-depth investigations into the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. Nationally, she has been recognized with an Edward R. Murrow Award for coverage of a school shooting in St. Louis.
Prior to joining TMJ4 News, Rae worked in St. Louis, Missouri and Huntsville, Alabama, where her investigations sparked real-world reforms. In Alabama, she exposed dangerous pollution from a local plant, leading to increased EPA regulations and penalties to protect the Tennessee River. She also broke stories on the first COVID-19 vaccine inoculation in the state and shined a light on unsafe conditions in nursing homes.
In St. Louis, Rea’s reporting brought national attention to a deadly warehouse tornado and exposed long-standing problems in local justice centers, while also helping residents secure unemployment benefits and advocating for tenant rights.
A graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Rea earned dual degrees in political science and broadcast journalism.
“Jenna’s tireless commitment to truth and public service sets the highest standard for journalism,” said Tim Vetscher, News Director at TMJ4. “Her ability to uncover facts, give voice to those who need it most, and spark change is exactly what strong investigative work should do. We are thrilled to recognize her with this well-earned promotion.”