Samantha Carlson Biography

Samantha Carlson is a Venezuelan-American journalist working for Gulf Coast News as a weekend morning anchor. She joined the station in January 2023 as a morning producer.

Samantha Carlson Education

Carlson joined Florida Gulf Coast University after finishing her education at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. In 2022, she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

Samantha Carlson Career

Carlson works for Gulf Coast News as a weekend morning anchor. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a morning producer. She came to the newsroom for shows as early as 4:30 a.m., with her role later expanding to include the 3 p.m. newscasts before moving in front of the screen as a weekend morning reporter. She then moved to the nightside team before leading the weekend morning shows.

Carlson’s passion for journalism started when she led the TV program in high school in Southwest Florida. Before working for Gulf Coast News, she gained experience as a technical director, production assistant, newscast director, and editor for evening newscasts at multiple TV stations along the Gulf Coast.

Carlson has been a reporter for both print and radio outlets, including Radio Conciencia, a Spanish-language station serving the Immokalee community. Born in Venezuela, she has a passion for sharing uplifting stories that inform the Hispanic community.

Samantha Carlson Age

Carlson was born in Venezuela but 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 20s.

Samantha Carlson Height

Carlson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Samantha Carlson Family

Carlson grew up in Miami but has managed to keep her personal life out of the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known whether Carlson has any siblings.

Samantha Carlson Husband

Carlson got married to Josh Carlson on May 5, 2026, at Ave Maria Catholic Church. On May 6, 2026, she posted a video on her Facebook account and captioned, “YES! I’m changing my last name. Why? I got married…I am changing my last name to my husband’s, Carlson. As soon as Facebook allows me to, my social media handles will change too….”

Samantha Carlson Net Worth

Carlson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Samantha Carlson Salary

Carlson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.