Scott Abraham Biography
Scott Abraham is an accomplished American journalist serving as the sports director at WJLA ABC 7 in Arlington, Virginia. Since joining the station in January 2016, following his tenure at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Maryland, Abraham has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Scott Abraham?
Abraham was born on June 11, 1983, in Utica, New York, making him 43 years old as of 2026. He always celebrates his birthday on June 11 every year.
Education | Career Background
Abraham attended Syracuse University – S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, where he graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. At ABC7 (WJLA-TV), Abraham serves as the sports director, overseeing the sports department and anchoring coverage of Washington’s professional teams, collegiate athletics, and community sports. He has been with the station since January 2016, when he joined the station as a sports reporter/anchor before being promoted to director in March 2024.
Before joining 7NEWS, Abraham served as a sports director at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Maryland, for 7+ years (2008 to 2015), where he led coverage ranging from the World Series to local high school sports. Prior to that, Abraham was the weekend sports anchor and reporter at KHAS-TV in Hastings, Nebraska (2006–2007), where he got to start his journalism career.
Among his notable coverages are reporting on the World Series, WNBA Finals, NCAA Final Four, and the Stanley Cup Final, in addition to extensive coverage of the Washington Commanders, Capitals, Nationals, and Wizards. Off-screen, Abraham enjoys “date night” out on the town with his wife and playing tennis.
At WJLA ABC 7, Abraham works alongside;
- Scott Thuman
- Adam Longo
- Michelle Marsh
- Veronica Johnson
- Eileen Whelan
- Adrianna Hopkins
- Melanie Hastings
- Megan Clarke
- Steve Rudin
Scott Abraham, Partner | Kids
Abraham is married to Lacee Griffith, who serves as an anchor and reporter at WBAL-TV in Baltimore, Maryland. The couple tied the knot on June 10, 2013, and on their 13th wedding anniversary, Abraham posted a photo of their wedding day on his Facebook account. He captioned, “Lucky 13! Happy Anniversary to my beautiful bride. We have created a wonderful life together. I love you with everything I’ve got.” Together, they are proud parents to their two children, a son called Luca Atlas, born November 30, 2022, and a daughter called Journey.
Scott Abraham’s Parents and Siblings
On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Abraham celebrated his father through one of his Facebook posts, where he captioned, “You are the perfect role model I could have asked for. Happy Father’s Day, big guy! Love you!” Details about his mother 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.
Scott Abraham’s Salary
Abraham earns an average salary between $30,000 and $50,000.
Scott Abraham’s Height
Abraham is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Scott Abraham Net Worth
Abraham’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
Abraham is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @scott7news, where he has more than 8.9k followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @Scott Abraham, where he has over 13k followers, and on Twitter @Scott7news, where he has about 28.4k followers.