Ellen Bryan Biography
Ellen Bryan is an American television personality, author, and beauty pageant titleholder working for WUSA-TV as a TV host. Previously, she was a reporter at KXAS-TV in Dallas, Fort Worth.
Ellen Bryan Education
Bryan attended Celina High School and graduated in 2007 with a diploma. After that, she enrolled at Ball State University where she attained a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications in 2011.
Ellen Bryan Career
Bryan works as a TV host at WUSA-TV in Washington D.C. She joined the station in April 2016 working as a traffic reporter and anchor and later on she became a TV host in August 2019. While there at WUSA-TV, Ellen has covered a wide range of news including The Women’s March and March for Our Lives and two historic presidential elections. On top of this, she has also covered various DC sports events such as the Nationals World Series, the Mystics becoming WNBA champions, and the Stanley Cup.
Earlier, Bryan spent two years reporter as a reporter at KXAS-TV in Dallas, Fort Worth. Before working at KXAS-TV, she worked in Lexington, Kentucky as a news reporter and anchor at WTVQ-TV. She served the station for one year and ten months from July 2012 to April 2014.
Ellen began her career at WCSM-FM in Celina, Ohio where she served as an on-air personality and news writer from 2008 to 2010. After that, she moved from Celina to Lima where she landed a role as an intern before later being ranked editor and reporter at WLIO-TV in Lima, Ohio. In addition to working as a host, Bryan also serves as a speaker where she gives speeches to the community and organisations. She is also the author of a book called A Work in Progress inspired by her online series Minute Motivation.
Ellen Bryan Pageant career
Bryan started her pageant career while still studying at Ball State University and emerged as the winner of the Miss Lake Festival title in 2008. The following year, she appeared in the Miss Ohio pageant and finished in no.4 winning the Erica Gelhaus crown. In June 2010, Ellen won the Miss Miami Valley title, and a few months later she finished in the third position winning the Becky Minger in the 2010 Miss Ohio pageant.
Later on, Ellen won the Miss Clayland crown and got the opportunity to compete in the Miss Ohio pageant in 2011. Thereafter, she worked at lightning safety and partnered with NOAA where she served as a national spokesperson. This happened after her older sister, Christina was struck by lightning in June of 2000. Her popularity increased in 2011 when she was given the Senate Resolution 106 by the 129th Ohio General Assembly. Moreover, Bryan also completed three competitions from January 2012 to June 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ellen Bryan Age
Bryan is 35 years old as of 2024. She was born on August 3, 1988, in Celina, Ohio, United States, and celebrates her birthday on August 3 every year.
Ellen Bryan Height
Bryan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Ellen Bryan Family
Bryan was born and brought up in Celina, Ohio to her parents Virginia Bryan and Kent Bryan. She grew up alongside her sister Christina Bryan who celebrates her birthday every year on January 26. Christina was born on January 26, 1984, and she is 40 years old as of 2024.
Ellen Bryan Husband
Bryan is happily married to Reese Waters, a writer, commentator, comedian, and host at WUSA-TV. The couple tied the knot on September 27, 2020, and welcomed their first daughter, Amara on August 29, 2021. In August 2023, she gave birth to her adorable son named Kai. Her husband, Reese celebrates his birthday every year on October 25.
Ellen Bryan Net Worth
Bryan has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a host and reporter.
Ellen Bryan Salary
Bryan earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Ellen Bryan WUSA-TV
Bryan works at WUSA-TV where she works alongside other famous WUSA-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Annie Yu
- Kaitlyn McGrath
- Allison Seymour
- Lorenzo Hall
- Adam Longo
- Chick Hernandez
- Larry Miller
- Delia Goncalves
- Randi Ayala
- Scott Broom
- Matt Gregory
- Matthew Torres