David Begnaud Bio | Wiki
David Begnaud is an American journalist currently working for CBS News in New York as the lead National Correspondent for “CBS This Morning”. He joined CBS News in 2015 and reports on all CBS News programs “CBS This Morning”, the “CBS Evening News,” 48 Hours, “CBS Sunday Morning ” and CBSN.
Prior to joining CBS News, David reported a wide variety of national breaking news from weather to crime for numerous news organizations. Before that, he worked at ORA-TV in Los Angeles where he reported for “Newsbreaker”. His career journey began at KLFY-TV 10 in Lafayette, LA where he worked as an unpaid “teen reporter” while in school from 2001 – 2005.
David Begnaud Age
He was born on June 13, 1983, in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the United States. David is 39 years old and celebrates his birthday on June 13 every year.
David Begnaud Height
He is a man of tall stature. David stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (Approx 1.88m).
David Begnaud Parents | Family
He was born and brought up by his parents in Lafayette, Louisiana, the United States. At the age of 6, David was diagnosed with a condition known as Tourette syndrome. He revealed his condition to the public in December 2018. Also, David added that his parents never permitted him to use it as an excuse for not making it in life.
In addition, he also said that Tourette’s condition was among the main motivators for him to persevere as well as be successful in Journalism. However, he has not revealed much in regard to his parents’ and siblings’ whereabouts and occupations.
David Begnaud Partner | Spouse
David reported to Washington Blade in February 2018 that he and his partner Jeremy who hails from Los Angeles had been together close to seven years. In addition, he also said that he had disclosed his sexual orientation to his family 10 years earlier. On June 24, 2018, David came out publicly by uploading a picture with his partner following seeing pride celebrations in New York City, New York.
David Begnaud Education
He was born in the United States and attended the University of Louisiana in Lafayette graduating in 2005. In addition, during his time in high school, David served as an unpaid teen reporter for KLFY-TV 10 in Lafayette, LA from 2001 – 2005.
David Begnaud CBS News
He currently works for CBS News in New York as the lead National Correspondent for “CBS This Morning”. David joined CBS News in 2015 and reports on all CBS News programs “CBS This Morning”, the “CBS Evening News,” 48 Hours, “CBS Sunday Morning ” and CBSN. His appearances on all CBS News programs earned him some of journalism’s most distinguished awards.
Among his assignments, one of his most outstanding assignments was his coverage of Hurricane Maria when it struck Purto Rico in October 2017. David spent more time than any other network news correspondent reporting Puerto Rico’s recuperation. In addition, he traveled countless times to the island reporting several notable stories.
Furthermore, David also covered several stories at CBS News including the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the devastating earthquake that struck Ecuador in April 2016 leaving thousands injured and hundreds dead, and the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California. During the 2017 summer, David reported on Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and Hurricane Irma in Florida.
Prior to joining CBS, he reported a wide variety of national breaking news from weather to crime for numerous news organizations. Before that, David worked at ORA-TV in Los Angeles where he created and reported for “Newsbreaker” and also contributed to “Entertainment Tonight”. David’s career journey began at KLFY-TV 10 in Lafayette, LA where he worked as an unpaid “teen reporter” while in school from 2001 – 2005.
Some of David’s colleagues at CBS include:
Cindy Hsu – Anchor and reporter
Anthony Mason – News Correspondent & Co-host
Elise Finch – Meteorologist
Tony Dokoupil – Co-host
Adam Yamaguchi – Executive Producer & correspondent
Jennifer Valdez – Chief Meteorologist
Mary Calvi – Anchor and Reporter
Hazel Sanchez – Anchor and Reporter.
Ali Bauman – Anchor and Reporter
David Begnaud Awards
He was honored with a distinguished George Polk Award Award for his coverage of Hurricane Maria. In addition, David received the Radio Television Digital News Association’s First Amendment Leadership Award for his outstanding contribution to the protection of the First Amendment and freedom of the press.
David Begnaud Puerto Rico
The renowned Lead national correspondent for CBS was acknowledged on May 26, 2018, for his outstanding award-winning reporting on Hurricane Marie as well as documenting the recuperating efforts and also progress after the hurricane. David’s reporting aided in providing a voice to the people of #PuertoRico as well as worked to help in keeping the over 5 million plus Puerto Ricans in the USA updated concerning what’s happening on the ground.
David Begnaud Nationality
David is an American by nationality. He was born and also brought up in Lafayette, Louisiana, the United States.
David Begnaud Salary
He earns quite a satisfying amount from serving as the lead national correspondent for “CBS This Morning” on CBS News in New York. David’s average salary is $120,000 annually.
David Begnaud Net Worth
He has worked professionally in the journalism field since 2005. In addition, David served as a reporter from 2001 – 2005 at KLFY-TV 10 in Lafayette, LA. David is entitled to an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Is David Begnaud Married
He has been dating his partner Jeremy who hails from Los Angeles, California for quite some time. David Came out to the public as gay on June, 24, 2018.