Adam Longo Biography
Adam Longo is an accomplished American 15-time Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as a morning anchor at WJLA ABC 7 in Arlington, Virginia. Since joining the station in September 2024, following his tenure at D.C.’s CBS affiliate station, WUSA9, Longo has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Adam Longo?
Longo was born in the United States, though he has not made his exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of his birth, and his age, remain undisclosed. However, judging from his appearance, Longo is likely to be in his 50s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Longo earned his high school diploma at Fork Union Military Academy. After graduating, he enrolled at the University of Maryland College Park, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Government & Politics. During his university years, Longo contributed to Arizona’s Family in Phoenix, AZ, as a weekend/weekday morning anchor; Central Florida News 13 in Orlando, FL; SmartTraveler-TV; and NBC29, where he served as a traffic anchor & part-time reporter/photographer.
Longo serves as the morning anchor at WJLA ABC 7, where he co-hosts the weekday morning show from 4:30 to 7 a.m. alongside Adrianna Hopkins and the First Alert weather and traffic team. He joined WJLA ABC 7 in September 2024 after a successful 9-year stint at D.C.’s CBS affiliate station, WUSA9, where he anchored and reported on local, state, and national politics. He contributed to investigative reporting, produced “Verify” fact-checking segments, and occasionally covered sports.
Earlier in his career, Longo worked at several news outlets including WKMG-TV Local 6 in Orlando, FL, WATE-TV in Knoxville, TN, WVIR-TV NBC29 in Charlottesville, VA, WDSI-TV Fox61 in Chattanooga, TN, and at WJLA sister station, NewsChannel 8, where he began his journalism career as a news writer and production assistant. Occasionally, his memorable work has been recognized with several awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, the 2022 Maryland AP Award for Best News Anchor, multiple awards by the D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for Beat Reporting and Commentary/Criticism, and 15 Emmy Awards, including two Emmy Awards in the News Anchor category. Beyond the newsroom, Longo serves as the President of the Regional Emmys (NATAS National Capital/Chesapeake Bay Chapter). Off-screen, Longo enjoys chasing personal records in running and triathlons and chasing hot news tips.
At WJLA ABC 7, Longo works alongside;
- Scott Thuman
- Michelle Marsh
- Veronica Johnson
- Eileen Whelan
- Adrianna Hopkins
- Melanie Hastings
- Megan Clarke
- Scott Abraham
- Steve Rudin
Adam Longo, Partner | Kids
Longo is married to his wife, Melissa. The couple tied the knot on April 16, 2005, in Ocean City. Together, they have three children: Luke (May 5, 2014, Lucia born on October 30, 2010, and Liv (who is the firstborn).
Adam Longo’s Parents and Siblings
Longo was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep his family life private. Details about his parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about his family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Adam Longo’s Salary
Longo earns an average salary between $30,000 and $50,000.
Adam Longo’s Height
Longo is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Adam Longo Net Worth
Longo’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a journalist.
Social Media
Longo is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @adamlongo, where he has more than 2.6k followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @Adam Longo TV, where he has over 7.1k followers, and on Twitter @adamlongoTV, where he has about 10.2k followers.