David Begnaud Biography
David Begnaud is a journalist and news correspondent from the United States. Begnaud currently works for CBS News as the Lead National Correspondent for CBS This Morning and the Anchor of CBS News Radio’s Reporter’s Notebook in New York City.
David Begnaud Age
Begnaud is 38 years old as of 2021. He was born on 13 June 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
David Begnaud Height
Begnaud stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.9 m).
David Begnaud Parents/Family
Begnaud has not shared any information regarding his loving parents as of now, 2022. Nonetheless, we will update the site as soon as we get more intel from our trusted sources of information as soon as possible.
David Begnaud Education
Begnaud attended Catholic school, where he served as an altar boy and Eucharistic minister. After high school, he began his career as a reporter for KLFY TV 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Begnaud graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in general studies.
David Begnaud Husband/Partner
Begnaud is openly gay and lives in Manhattan. Begnaud told the Washington Blade in 2018 that he and his Los Angeles partner, Jeremy, had been together for nearly 7 years. He also stated that he came out to his family ten years before. Begnaud came out publicly on June 24, 2018, after seeing pride celebrations in New York City and posting a photo with his partner.
David Begnaud Illness
Begnaud was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome when he was six years old. He revealed this fact publicly in December 2018; he stated that his parents never allowed him to use it as an excuse for not succeeding and that Tourette’s was one of the primary motivators for him to persevere and succeed in journalism. Sniffing is one of his most nonverbal tics.
David Begnaud Salary
Begnaud earns an annual salary of $150thousand.
David Begnaud Net Worth
Begnaud has an estimated Net worth of $5 million.
David Begnaud Career
Begnaud’s coverage of Hurricane Maria when it hit Puerto Rico in October 2017 was one of his most notable assignments. He spent more time than any other network news correspondent covering Puerto Rico’s recovery, traveling to the island numerous times and breaking numerous significant stories. His distinct, unrivaled reporting prompted government action, and he provided consistent coverage across all platforms, particularly social media, throughout the crisis.
His coverage of Hurricane Maria earned him the prestigious George Polk Award for public service in 2018, the first time a journalist had received the award since 1978. According to the nominating committee, the award “places a premium on investigative work that is unique, resourceful, and thought-provoking.” He was also honored with the Radio Television Digital News Association’s First Amendment Leadership Award for his significant contribution to the protection of the First Amendment and press freedom.
Begnaud has covered major news stories around the world for CBS News, including the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, and the devastating earthquake that struck Ecuador in April of 2016, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. He covered Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in the summer of 2017. Begnaud’s coverage of major national and international stories is also prominently featured on CBSN, CBS News’ 24-hour streaming news service.
Prior to joining CBS, Begnaud worked for several news organizations, covering everything from weather to crime. Previously, he created and reported for ORA-“Newsbreaker,” TV’s a social media platform for current events and breaking news, and was a contributing correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight,” the world’s No. 1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine. In his home state of Louisiana, he began his career in local news at KLFY-TV as an unpaid “teen reporter” while still in high school.
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