Susan Tran Biography

Susan Tran is an American journalist working for DC News Now as an evening anchor since joining the station in May 2024. Previously, she worked as an anchor at NBC 10 Boston and NECN in Boston, Massachusetts, for 7 years.

Susan Tran Education

Tran joined Boston University after finishing high school. She later graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism and East Asian Studies. While in college, she served as the founding member and president of the Asian-American Sorority: Alpha Kappa Delta Phi.

Susan Tran Career

Tran works for DC News Now as an evening anchor. In this role, she anchors DC News Now at 6, 7, and 9 p.m., as well as at 10 p.m. on DCW50 with Chris Flanagan.

Tran previously worked as an anchor at NBC 10 Boston and NECN in Boston, Massachusetts, for 7 years. She also reported at WHDH and WFXT in Boston and was a weekend anchor at WSOC in Charlotte. She kick-started her on-air career in Utica, where she was the main anchor for WKTV.

Over the course of her career, Tran has won three Emmy Awards and served at various stations along the East Coast. She thoroughly covered the Boston Marathon bombings, from the tragic day to the 10th anniversary.

Tran has broadcast multiple blizzards, the Beijing Winter Olympics, dozens of DEI-focused stories, as well as many Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, and Red Sox championships. During her time in Charlotte, she broadcast NASCAR races, the dynamic business climate in bustling Uptown, and the Obama campaign that turned North Carolina blue for the first time in 30 years.

Tran once put on a dry suit and was purposely dropped into an icy lake to help warn families about the dangers of thin ice alongside local Upstate New York firefighters. Her endless curiosity, lively energy, and passion for giving voice to disadvantaged communities all embody her love of telling people’s stories. She can speak conversational Mandarin-Chinese.

Susan Tran Age

Tran 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 50s.

Susan Tran Height

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

Susan Tran Family

Tran is originally from Los Angeles but 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 Tran has any siblings.

Susan Tran Husband

Tran is a married woman who lives in D.C. with her husband and pup, Margaret. She spends her time off discovering great food, traveling, and is always ready for new adventures. She has visited 40 countries and all 7 continents, with her passport always ready for another stamp.

A rowdy Patriots fan, she looks forward to cheering on the Commanders as her NFC team. Also, she loves to try new hobbies (the latest is pottery), garden, read, stroll along Commercial Street in Provincetown, and take pictures of her rescue dog.

Susan Tran Net Worth

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

Susan Tran Salary

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