Emily Carlson Biography
Emily Carlson is an American journalist working for WOI-DT Local 5 News as a midday anchor and reporter since joining the station in 2026. Previously, she worked as a news anchor at WHO radio for 2 years.
Emily Carlson Education
Carlson joined the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 2001 after finishing her education at the Academy of Holy Angels. In 2005, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Emily Carlson Career
Carlson works for WOI-DT Local 5 News as a midday anchor and reporter of stories important to Iowans. She has worked in the news industry for almost 20 years, with stops all over the nation. She began her career at KEYC in Mankato, Minnesota, before freelancing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Following her time in the San Francisco Bay Area, Carlson worked at a Des Moines station for 5 years. There, she broadcast local politics, including the School Board, the Des Moines City Council, and the Iowa State Capitol. She then worked as a nighttime anchor in Anchorage, Alaska, where she worked for 6 years.
During her time at KTVA, Carlson broadcast the hunt for a serial killer in Anchorage to Kodiak, the country’s second-largest island, which is fueled by 100% renewable energy, and the future of oil and gas in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. She then did a communications stint before returning where she belongs to cover stories that affect her local community.
Emily Carlson Age
Carlson likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 40s.
Emily Carlson Height
Carlson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Emily Carlson Family
Carlson grew up in Minneapolis with her brother, Drew. Even so, she 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 Carlson has any siblings.
Emily Carlson Husband
Carlson is single, as evidenced by her Facebook relationship status, captioned, “Single.” Before that, she got married to Erik Helland at St. Augustin’s on June 29, 2013. On June 29, 2021, she posted their wedding photos on her Facebook account and captioned, “How has it been 8 years already?! Happy Anniversary to my partner in crime and best friend, Erik Helland. There’s your sappy social media post, babe❤️.” She has three children, including a son named August and a daughter named Charlotte.
Charlotte was born on March 7, 2012, and is 14 years old as of 2026. On March 7, 2021, she posted Charlotte on her Facebook account and captioned, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLOTTE! Today my oldest turned SEVEN! I ran a marathon, recovered with all the Nuun, cheese, pork, and Crème Cupcake cake to celebrate Charlotte with…”
August was born on March 16, 2017, and is 9 years old as of 2026. On March 16, 2020, she posted August on her Facebook account and captioned, “Etsy mom, I am not. But August wanted a Mickey cake and that’s what I attempted. It’s not pretty but hey – happy 3rd birthday buddy we ❤️❤️ you!” During her free time, she runs on area trails training for her next ultra marathon, plays with her children, or is at local concerts.
Emily Carlson Net Worth
Carlson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Emily Carlson Salary
Carlson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.