Julie Carey is a journalist best known for playing Bureau Chief and Reporter in News4 Northern Virginia Reports.
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Best Known For:The television program News4
Breakthrough:Graduated from Indiana University with a journalism degree
10 Quick Facts About Julie Carey
- Full Name: Julie Carey
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program News4
- Current Role: Northern virginia bureau chief
- Current Employer: WRCTV
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Politics / Government and Crime / Public Safety
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $56,000-$245,000 (Estimated range)
Julie Carey Age
Julie Carey's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Indiana University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Indiana University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Julie Carey's career includes news and reporting roles with WRC-TV / NBC4 Washington, a television station and KSDK-TV.
Organization: WRC-TV / NBC4 Washington
Role: Northern Virginia Bureau Chief
Period: Current in 2026
Organization: WRC-TV / NBC4 Washington
Role: Northern Virginia Reporter
Period: From 1992
Organization: KSDK-TV
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Before 1992
Details: St. Louis, Missouri · Worked as a television reporter before joining NBC4 Washington.
Organization: WTHR-TV
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Before 1992
Details: Indianapolis, Indiana · Worked in television news during her early career.
Organization: KCRG-TV
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Early career
Details: Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Began her professional television news career at the Iowa station.
Rise to Fame
Julie Carey rose to prominence for her role on News4 Northern Virginia Reports.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes News4 Northern Virginia Reports, Virginia Election Coverage, and Northern Virginia Data Center Investigations.
- Work: News4 Northern Virginia Reports (Bureau Chief and Reporter, 1992-Present) — Regional reporting for NBC4 Washington, including political affairs, public safety and accountability journalism
- Work: Virginia Election Coverage (Political Reporter, 1993-Present) — Coverage of statewide political campaigns, governors, legislative sessions and elections
- Work: Northern Virginia Data Center Investigations (Reporter, 2026) — Reporting on development pressures, neighborhood concerns and the effects of data center infrastructure
- Work: Kenneth Starr Grand Jury Coverage (Reporter) — Daily reporting connected with the investigation and impeachment proceedings involving President Bill Clinton
Notable Coverage
- Virginia elections and state government – NBC4 Washington – Has covered Virginia elections since 1993, including the governor, General Assembly and political debates
- President Bill Clinton impeachment proceedings – NBC4 Washington – 1998 – Provided daily coverage of the Kenneth Starr grand jury investigation and related impeachment developments
- Virginia Military Institute integration – NBC4 Washington – Reported on the integration of women into the Virginia Military Institute
- Lee Boyd Malvo trial – NBC4 Washington – Served as a lead reporter on the trial of a suspect in the Washington-area sniper attacks
- George Huguely trial – NBC4 Washington – Covered a high-profile Virginia criminal trial
- Northern Virginia data center development – NBC4 Washington – 2026 – Reported on development proposals affecting Ashburn homeowners and concerns over data center noise and environmental impacts in Sterling
- Fredericksburg sexual assault investigation – NBC4 Washington – 2026 – Reported on police investigations and court developments involving assaults on women near Fredericksburg trails
- Virginia public-building changing table legislation – NBC4 Washington – 2026 – Reported on a proposal to require baby changing tables in new public buildings
Lesser Known Facts
- Grew up in Iowa in a family of journalists.
- Has covered Virginia elections since 1993.
- Reported on the integration of women into the Virginia Military Institute.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Julie Carey
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
