David Begnaud biography
David Begnaud is an American journalist and news correspondent working for CBS News. He is currently based in New York City as Leading National Correspondent for CBS This Morning and anchor of CBS News Radio’s Reporter’s Notebook.
His reporting has appeared on various CBS News broadcasts and platforms including; CBS This Morning, 48 Hours, CBS Evening News, CBSN, as well as CBS Sunday Morning.
Age of David Begnaud
How old is David Begnaud? David is 38 years old as of 2021. He he was born about June 13, 1983inside Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America. In addition, David celebrates his birthday on June 13 of each year, and your birth sign is Twins.
Education David Begnaud
Begnaud participated in a catholic school where he served as altar boy and Eucharistic minister. He then joined a high school where he began his career as a reporter for KLFY-TV 10 in Lafayette, Los Angeles, immediately after graduating from high school.
In 2005, David graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a BA in General Studies.
Partner David Begnaud
Begnaud reported to the Washington Blade that he and his partner, Jeremiah, from Los Angeles, have been together for 7 years. This confession was made in 2018 after he came out publicly on June 24, 2018, posting a photo with his partner.
David Begnaud family
David was born for your parents Connie Despanie and Benjamin Hall in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America. However, he did not disclose details about his siblings. We promise to keep you informed as soon as possible.
David Begnaud’s career
Immediately after his graduation, David was hired by KLFY-TV as a full-time reporter, later rising to serve as the morning and evening news anchor over the weekend. In addition, he began covering a wide variety of national news, from weather to crime for various organizations.
He even created and reported for “Newsbreaker” on ORA-TV, a social media platform for current events and breaking news, and was a contributing correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight”, the world’s most recognized entertainment magazine.
David then joined CBS News, where he covered the world’s top news. Some of his notable coverages include the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida; the devastating earthquake that hit Ecuador in April 2016; and the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California.
He also covered several hurricanes such as Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Irma in Florida and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. CBSN and CBS News’ 24/7 news streaming service highlights its national and international coverage.
Currently, David is the lead national correspondent for “CBS This Morning” based in New York. Since he joined the station in 2015, his reports have been featured on all CBS News broadcasts and platforms including; “CBS This Morning”, “CBS Evening News”, “48 Hours”, “CBS Sunday Morning” and CBSN.
Furthermore, his journalistic career has earned him some of the most prestigious awards. For example, his coverage of Hurricane Maria earned him the prestigious George Polk Award for public service in 2018. He also received the Radio Television Digital News Association’s First Amendment Leadership Award for his unwavering protection of the First Amendment and freedom of the press.
David Begnaud Net Worth
Begnaud have an estimate net worth of $6 million. His fortunes are mainly attributed to his success in broadcasting.
David Begnaud Salary
Begnaud is a veteran journalist who earns a handsome salary of about $158,549.
