Scott Thuman Profile
Scott Thuman is an American Chief Political Correspondent working for WJLA-TV as an Evening News Anchor. He joined WJLA-TV in December 2012 and was previously working at WFTV-TV in Orlando, Florida before joining the station.
Scott Thuman WJLA
Thuman is an Evening News Anchor at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. for WJLA-TV. Previously, Thuman was the Chief Political Correspondent for Sinclair Broadcast Group and WJLA-ABC7 News, covering the White House, Capitol Hill, and international events. He is the recipient of an Emmy Award for his work. In addition to that, he is a regular contributor to the show “Full Measure” hosted by Sharyl Attkisson.
In addition to his reporting from Washington, Scott often files stories on terrorism from other countries as well as from conflict zones. He has broadcast in-depth pieces from Russia, Ukraine, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, and any other place in the world where there is a need to cover the news.
Thuman was also a Reporter at WFTV, Channel 9 Eyewitness News, and also at WTLV (Gannett Broadcasting). He has received several Emmys and the coveted Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism in recognition of the latter’s outstanding political coverage.
Thuman is a graduate of both the Florida Southern College and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy. He holds a degree in Communications with a minor in Spanish from Florida Southern College, and he also completed the FBI Citizens Academy. Thuman is an active traveler, adventurer, and photographer. He recently documented the 7-day trip to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, which he did when he had some spare time.
Scott Thuman Age
Since Thuman has not disclosed the day, month, or year he was born, no information regarding his age can be obtained. On the other hand, as soon as it is made accessible to the general public, we will update it.
Scott Thuman Height
Thuman stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75m).
Scott Thuman Family
Thuman has not yet revealed any information concerning his family at this time. However, details concerning his family, including his parents and siblings, will be brought up to date as soon as possible.
Scott Thuman Wife and Children
Thuman is married to Autria Godfrey, a journalist. The two first met while working in the same TV Station; WJLA. The two exchanged vows in 2008 and divorced in 2012. Later in 2024, he married Erin Blakely and they currently reside in Virginia.
Scott Thuman Salary
Thuman’s annual salary at WJLA-TV, where he works as a journalist falls somewhere in the range of $70,000 and $100,000 on average.
Scott Thuman Net Worth
It is estimated that Thuman’s net worth falls somewhere in the range of $700,000 to $5 million. Moreover, his primary source of financial support comes from his work as a television personality.
Scott Thuman Social Media
Thuman is active on his social media accounts. He has over 7.8K followers on Twitter, over 2.9K followers on Instagram, and 1.9K followers on Facebook.
Scott Thuman WJLA-TV Colleagues
- Britt Waters
- Brian van de Graaff
- Eileen Whelan
- Steve Rudin
- Melanie Hastings
- Brad Bell
- Heather Graf
- Adrianna Hopkins
- Carl Willis
- Caroline Patrickis
- Lisa Fletcher
- Kristine Frazao
- Dave Lucas