Who Is Juju Chang's Husband, Neal Shapiro? Her Family And Net Worth

Juju Chang's husband, Neal Shapiro, is the President and CEO of WNET.

The couple tied the knot on December 2, 1995, at New York's 200 Fifth Club. Their 27-year marriage has been blessed with three sons: Jared Shapiro (22), Travis Shapiro (19), and Mason Blake Shapiro (15).

With both parents working in the media, their children are more interested in baseball. Travis and Jared enrolled at Tufts University to pursue their degrees.

Quick Facts About Juju Chang

NameHyunju (Juju) Chang
Age57
BornSeptember 17, 1965
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
EducationStanford University (B.A., political science and communication, 1987)
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityKorean
OccupationTelevision journalist
Years active1984–present
TitleSpecial correspondent, Nightline
Net Worth$5 Million
SpouseNeal Shapiro ​(m. 1995)​
ChildrenThree Sons
RelativesMitch White (nephew)

Who Is Juju Chang's Husband, Neal Shapiro?

Juju Chang married her husband, Neal Shapiro, on December 2, 1995.

Shapiro is an award-winning producer and media executive who has worked in print, broadcast, cable, and online media for over 30 years. 

He is currently WNET's President and CEO. As CEO of The WNET Group, he oversees the operations of THIRTEEN, WLIW21, and NJ PBS, which reach combined monthly viewers of approximately 9.5 million.

The WNET Group produces renowned PBS series such as

  • Great Performances,
  • American Masters,
  • Nature,
  • PBS NewsHour Weekend,
  • Secrets of theDead, and
  • a variety of documentaries, children's programs, news, and cultural offerings that are broadcast and available online.

Previously, Shapiro served as NBC News's President and Dateline NBC's executive producer. At NBC, he oversaw top-rated news programs such as Today, NBC Nightly News, and Meet the Press.

From 1993 to 2001, Shapiro was the executive producer of Dateline NBC, which became a staple of NBC's primetime programming and the first primetime multi-night news magazine.

Prior to that, he worked as a news producer at ABC News for 13 years. He was the PrimeTime Live broadcast producer, creating and producing over 30 stories, including breaking news, profiles, and investigative reports.

Shapiro has received 32 Emmys, 31 Edward R. Murrow Awards, and three Columbia DuPont Awards.

Shapiro was born into a Jewish family and raised in Delmar, New York. Mr. Shapiro, 64, earned a Magna CumLaude degree from Tufts University. 

He is the son of Delmar, New York, residents Mildred and Sumner Shapiro. His mother, now retired, worked in the New York State Department of Social Services in Albany as an Associate Commissioner for Medicaid.

Similarly, his father retired as executive vice president of Star Textile and Research Inc., an Albany-based manufacturer. 

In addition to his career in WNET, he is also a member of the boards of several organizations, such as;

  • PBS,
  • TEGNA,
  • American Documentary (AMDOC),
  • the Institute Nonprofit News (INN),
  • the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences,
  • The Edward R. Murrow Center, and
  • The Public Television Major Market Group.

Juju Chang Runs A Family Of Five With Husband, Neal Shapiro

Juju Chang and Neal Shapiro are blessed with three young boys. 

Their eldest son, Jared, was born in 2000, their second, Travis, in 2003, and their youngest, Mason, in 2007. Chang adores her family and considers herself fortunate to have them in her life.

She often posts on Instagram about her family time with her husband and children, keeping her followers up to date. Children grow up much faster than you realize. Chang's son Jared Shapiro has now outgrown her, and she recently expressed her feelings in an Instagram post on April 10, 2017.

Their two sons, Travis and Jared, are already in college. Chang mentioned in a post how proud she is now that her 2 birdies are out of the nest, suggesting to his two sons. 

Their son, Travis, and Jared, joined TUFTS University in Massachusetts and are baseball fans. Since their Instagram page is private, you can visit it by following them. Travis can be found at @travis.shapiro, and Jared at @j shapiro00.

Juju Chang's Net Worth, How Rich Is The American Journalist?

Juju Chang is an American Journalist who has a net worth of $5 million. 

She is an American television journalist who currently anchors Nightline for ABC News. Chang has made a fortune from her 38 years of a journalism career. 

Glassdoor estimated a TV Reporter at ABC News earns an annual salary of $73,656.  She previously worked as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor for Nightline. From 2009 to 2011, she was also the news anchor for ABC News' morning news program Good Morning America.

The journalist was born in Seoul, South Korea, to Okyong and Palki Chang and raised in Sunnyvale, California, after her family immigrated to the United States in 1969.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and communications with honors from Stanford University in 1987. Chang was a nationally ranked swimmer at a young age.

Juju Chang's Career In Journalism

Juju Chang in ABC News: Chang began working for ABC in 1984 as a desk assistant.

In 1991, she was promoted to producer and off-air reporter for ABC World News Tonight, where she produced live event coverage and stories for the "American Agenda" segment.

In 1996, she began working as a correspondent for the ABC affiliate news service NewsOne in Washington, D.C. In 1999, she hosted the early-morning newscasts of ABC News' World News Now, an overnight news program, and World News This Morning.

Juju Chang in 20/20 and Nightline: Chang has contributed numerous reports to ABC News 20/20, including a 2009 piece on Tanzania's blackmarket for albino body parts.

Since joining GMA, she has produced reporting on serious news events and continued on ABC's Nightline.

Juju Chang in Good Morning America: When she joined Good Morning America on December 14, 2009, she became the first Korean American in a significant position on a U.S. morning news television show.

She included news stories and segments in the show in addition to her role as a news anchor. Chang left Good Morning America on March 29, 2011, to take a full-time position on Nightline. She was named co-anchor of Nightline on March 27, 2014, succeeding Cynthia McFadden, who left ABC to join NBC News.

Some FAQs

How many children does Juju Chang has?

Juju Chang has three sons with her husband, Neal Shapiro.

What is the net worth of Juju Chang in 2022?

Juju Chang has an estimated net worth between $1 million to $5 million as of 2022.

What is JuJu Chang's ethnicity?

Juju Chang is of Korean descents and holds American nationality.

Who is Juju Chang husband, Neal Shapiro?

Juju Chang husband, Neal Shapiro is the president and CEO of WNET.

How old is Juju Chang?

Juju Chang turned 57 on September 17, 2022.

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