Susan Shaw Biography
Susan Shaw is a retired American Emmy-awarded journalist who previously worked for WOOD as the main news anchor. She joined the station in October 1994 and left the station in 2026 after she retired from the news business. Previously, she worked as the main anchor of the 6 p.m. & 11 p.m. at WNEM TV5 in the Saginaw/Flint/Bay City/Midland region.
Susan Shaw Age
Shaw likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or the year she was born. However, she might be in her 50’s.
Susan Shaw Height
Shaw stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Susan Shaw Family
Shaw 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 Shaw has any siblings.
Susan Shaw Husband
Shaw is married to Wayne, and together the couple has been blessed with three children whose names she has not revealed, as she likes to keep her personal life private.
Susan Shaw Net Worth
Shaw has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her career as an anchor.
Susan Shaw Salary
Shaw earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Susan Shaw WOOD-TV
Shaw is working at WOOD-TV where she works alongside other famous WOOD-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Matt Kirkwood
- Seth Well
- Teresa Weakley
- Brian Sterling
- Bill Steffen
- Emily Schuitema
- Rachael Ruiz
- Donovan Long
- Terri DeBoer
- Whitney Burney
- Ellen Bacca
Susan Shaw Education
Shaw attended Oakland University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. She later joined Michigan University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology.
Susan Shaw Career
Shaw previously worked for WOOD as the main news anchor. There, she anchored the news at News 8 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. She joined the station in October 1994 and has served the station for more than 3 decades until her retirement.
Over the years, Shaw has broadcast big West Michigan news events, including the death of Grand Rapids’ favorite son, President Gerald R. Ford, and later his wife, First Lady Betty Ford. She was also involved in decades of election nights, including the election of Michigan’s first female governor, Gov. Jennifer Granholm, and the elections of Gov. Rick Snyder.
Previously, Shaw worked as the main anchor of the 6 p.m. & 11 p.m. at WNEM TV5 in the Saginaw/Flint/Bay City/Midland region. In addition, she worked at WWTV 9&10 in Cadillac, WEYI-TV25 in Flint, and WPDE-TV in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Awards and Community Work
Shaw has been recognized by organizations like the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, the Associated Press, and the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honored her with an Emmy Award for Best News Anchor in Michigan and later inducted her into the prestigious Silver Circle in 2018.
Besides her work on-screen, Shaw has been deeply engaged in community service, supporting organizations like i understand and Mosaic Counseling. Also, she has emceed and hosted events for multiple local organizations, including Silent Observer and the Van Andel Institute’s Angels of Excellence program. Moreover, she played a crucial role in WOOD TV8 initiatives such as the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Nexstar’s Day of Caring.
Shaw was involved with the women’s career organization, Inforum, and the Michigan Emmy Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She finished disaster preparedness training with the Grand Rapids chapter of the American Red Cross.
Susan Shaw Retirement/Where Is Susan Shaw?
WOOD TV8 announced Shaw’s retirement on February 23, 2026. She has worked in the news business for over 4 decades, including over 3 decades of serving West Michigan audiences. Her last day behind the desk was on Friday, March 27, 2026. Though she left the station, she said that she didn’t plan on leaving West Michigan behind. Having recently moved to the lakeshore, she and her husband are thrilled to spend more time near the water with their dogs. Also, she hopes to improve her golf swing.
Susan Shaw Social Media Platforms
Shaw is active on her social media account and is often seen posting on her X(formerly known as Twitter), which has over 2K followers.