Jhas Williams
Jhas Williams is the Digital Anchor, Producer and Fill-In Anchor at WBRC in Birmingham, Alabama. She started at WBRC as the “First Alert” News Desk Anchor. Jhas came to Birmingham from WFTS in Tampa, FL where she was a traffic anchor. Before Tampa, Jhas was a reporter and traffic anchor at WIVB in Buffalo, NY.
Background
Jhas was born in South Jersey, just outside Philadelphia. She attended Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, majoring in Radio, TV, and Film and minoring in Journalism. She also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on script analysis and vocal production.
Jhas began her career at her college radio station with her own show. A manager heard her on-air and offered her a position at 93.7 WSTW in Wilmington, Delaware. She later earned her own morning show as Co-Host of Eagle 97.7 “Petch and Jhas” in Milford, DE, and then became the Morning Show Radio Host of “The Jen and Jhas Show” 92.9 The Wave in Virginia Beach, VA. Her radio experience made her a strong candidate for traffic reporting, where she could pivot easily with breaking traffic accidents and weather-related road conditions.
Professional Work & Advocacy
Jhas’ freelance work covers topics from pop culture to racial justice and mental health, reflecting her passion for justice and equality. Her writing can be found on her website The Character Limit and as the official web blogger for Therapy in Color. She has also written for ESSENCE Magazine’s online politics segment and RANTT Media, with articles published on the National Association of Black Journalists’ official website.
An advocate for mental health, Jhas has spoken for organizations like “This Is My Brave” and was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer. She is also active in Big Brothers, Big Sisters and supports philanthropic work related to music, dogs, and mental health.
Interests & Personal Life
Jhas is a fitness enthusiast and proud marathon runner. She is also a passionate sports fan, cheering for the Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies. Her political vision was influenced by her father, the first African American Democrat elected as state representative for Pennsylvania’s 74th district, while her business management skills came from her mother.
Her career aspirations include appearing on a nationally syndicated television show, becoming a best-selling author, and hosting a successful podcast.