Amanda Crawford Biography
Amanda Crawford is an American journalist who previously worked for 7NEWS as a weekday morning anchor. She joined the station in August 2020 as as a news reporter before she was promoted to weekdays mornings in May 2021. In a Facebook post on May 29, 2026, she revealed that she had decided to switch careers after 17 years in the industry.
Amanda Crawford Education
Crawford joined Iowa State University in 2004 after finishing her education at Grinnell High School. In 2008, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications and International Studies. While in college, she was involved with the Student Alumni Leadership Council, Government of the Student Body, Student Foundation Committee, and Alpha Delta Pi.
Amanda Crawford Career
Crawford ho previously worked for 7NEWS as a weekday morning anchor. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a news reporter before working weekdays mornings in May 2021.
During her time at 7NEWS, Crawford broadcast the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the mid-air plane collision in Washington, D.C., in 2025, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In 2022, she received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Morning Newscast.
Before working for 7NEWS, Crawford was a morning anchor at WYFF in Greenville, South Carolina. She also filed reports in Orlando, Omaha, and Harrisonburg, Virginia. Moreover, she worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Amanda Crawford Age
Crawford was born on December 26, 1985, in the United States of America. She is 40 years old as of 2025. Crawford celebrates her birthday on December 26th. On December 31, 2025, she posted herself on her Facebook account and captioned, “This is 40, and it feels ✨ fabulous!! ✨…I feel grateful, strong, healthy, happy, and excited for all of the adventures ahead. I think my forties might just be my best decade yet. ♥️.” While celebrating her 39th birthday, she captioned her Facebook post on February 3, 2025, “…My birthday is actually December 26th (I’m clearly a Capricorn💃🏼🐐), but celebrations were belated and unconventional this year…”
Amanda Crawford Height
Crawford stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Amanda Crawford Family
Crawford has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Crawford has any siblings.
Amanda Crawford Husband
Crawford got married in May 2023 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. On May 27, 2024, she posted their wedding video on her Facebook account and captioned, “One year ago today. ❤Happy Anniversary to my very best friend…will always love looking back at these magical, beautiful moments…”
The couple has a son named Callum Bobby. Callum was born in October 2025, as evidenced by her Facebook post on October 9, 2025, captioned, “hello, world! 🤍Callum Bobby is here, and I never knew my heart could feel like this…You can find me snuggled up with this perfect little baby, staring at his chubby cheeks, and savoring each cozy moment with our son.”
In 2024, Crawford was was diagnosed with a septate uterus at Brigham and Women’s Reproductive and Infertility Clinic after survicing two miscarriages, a brutal trip to the emergency room, many doctor appointments and tests. She underwent a simple surgery to treat the condition.
Amanda Crawford Net Worth
Crawford has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Amanda Crawford Salary
Crawford earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Amanda Crawford Leaves 7NEWS
Crawford previously worked for 7NEWS as a weekday morning anchor. She joined the station in August 2020 as a news reporter before working weekday mornings in May 2021. In a Facebook post on May 29, 2026, she revealed that she had decided to switch careers after 17 years in the industry. Though it was a dream she had had since she was 10, she decided it was time for a change and to take a break from the news, which can be intense and heavy. She also said that she looks forward to a new career that gives her more flexibility in her personal life.
Crawford worked at 7NEWS alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Adam Williams
- Jadiann Thompson
- Ryan Schulteis
- Amaka Ubaka
- Brandon Gunnoe
- Juliana Mazza
- Keke Vencill
- Olivia Michael
- Jeremy Reiner
- Chris Lambert
- Josh Wurster
- Kelly Costa
- Kristina Shalhoup