Amanda Hara Biography
Amanda Hara is an American Anchor, Reporter, Digital Director, and Producer working for WSMV, serving as a co-anchor of WSMV’s morning show. She has been working for the station since December 2022, after working for WVLT as a main anchor and executive producer of digital content for 11 years.
Amanda Hara Age
Hara was born on February 7th, but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 40s, judging from her appearance. On February 7, 2022, her husband wished her a happy birthday via his Instagram account.
Amanda Hara Height
Hara stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Amanda Hara Family
Hara comes from Snoqualmie, Washington. While growing up, she helped her mother breed, showed Hunter/Jumpers, and delivered and trained three foals on their small horse farm. She also played on the Washington State University Polo Team and competed in Eventing. Her brother studied at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Even so, she has not disclosed any details about her parents.
Amanda Hara Husband
Hara got married to Audun Hammersmark Hansen. The couple has two sons, Håkon and Hasle, as well as two Welsh Corgis, “Sparkle” and “Floki.” Håkon was born on January 9, 2018, and is 7 years old as of 2025. On January 9, 2021, Audun wished him a happy 3rd birthday via his Instagram account.
Hasle was born on January 14, 2021, weighing 8 lbs 1oz and is 4 years old as of 2025. Audun welcomed him via an Instagram post on January 14, 2021, captioned “Baby H has arrived…bring him to the world. 8lbs 1oz and 19.5 inches @ 16 days early…” During her free time, she spends time with her husband and sons.
Amanda Hara Net Worth
Hara has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as a Anchor, Reporter, Digital Director, and Producer.
Amanda Hara Salary
Hara earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Amanda Hara WSMV
Hara is working at WSMV alongside other famous WSMV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Lisa Spencer
- Dan Thomas
- Alexandria Adams
- Melanie Layden
- Chris Harris
- Lauren Walsh
- Jeremy Finley
- Courtney Allen
- Stacey Cameron
Amanda Hara Education
Hara joined Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication in August 2000 after completing her high school education. In August 2003, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
Amanda Hara Career
Hara is working for WSMV, serving as a co-anchor of WSMV’s morning show. She also works as the station’s digital director. In this role, she supervises WSMV’s numerous digital platforms.
During her career, Hara has won 12 Emmys, two National Edward R. Murrow awards, 13 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and 18 Associated Press awards for her reporting and anchoring across the state of Tennessee in Nashville and Knoxville. The Tennessee Associated Press granted their Best Reporter Award and Best Anchor Award. She has also won two Best Anchor Awards from the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. She has also received 27 regional Emmy Award nominations.
Before joining WSMV, Hara worked as an evening anchor and executive producer of digital content at WVLT in Knoxville for 11 years. After graduating from college, she interned at WSMV and launched her career in Evansville, Indiana. During her time in Evansville, she broadcast a chain of stories that triggered change at a local animal shelter and delivered reports for both CNN and the Weather Channel after a ruinous tornado killed 25 people.
Following her time in Evansville, the longtime equestrian moved to Lexington, Kentucky. There, she served WLEX and won an Emmy for reporting on the historic Keeneland racetrack. She also worked at a thoroughbred farm in the mornings, assisting with breaking horses for the track. Further, she picked up her first thoroughbred named Unafraid.
Hara returned to Tennessee to serve WTVF in Nashville. There, she broadcast several stories, including a homeless mother attending college, a Nashville firefighter who was sickened by dangerous materials while on the job, a therapy dog working in Vanderbilt’s pediatric cancer wing, and a big horse rescue.
Hara secured her first journalism job at the age of 8, when her parents permitted her to start a small neighborhood newspaper selling 25-cent copies. She realized there was more to journalism after covering missing pet hamsters and garbage pickup day, deciding to pursue TV news since it was the only medium to combine pictures and words to generate powerful messages.
Hara sits on the board for the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Previously, she was a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. Additionally, she worked on the board of Horse Haven of Tennessee and the advisory board of the American Cancer Society.
Amanda Hara Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 60K followers on Facebook, over 13K on Instagram, and over 7K on X.