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. His reporting has appeared on CBS News broadcasts and platforms such as CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News, 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning, and CBSN, CBS News’ 24/7 streaming news service.
How old is David Begnaud? – Age
He is 38 years old as of 13 June 2021. He was born in 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
David Begnaud Education
He 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.
Who are David Begnaud’s Parents?
He is the son of Connie Despanie and Benjamin Hall. His parents live in Louisiana where David grew up. David claims that his father stayed at home while his mother worked to shape him into the man he is today.
Who is David Begnaud’s Partner?
He is openly gay. He is in a relationship with Jeremy. 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.
Where is CBS reporter 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.” Begnaud 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. KLFY-TV hired him as a full-time reporter after he graduated. Later, he was promoted to weekend morning and evening news anchor.
David Begnaud Salary
He earns an annual salary of $100 thousand.
David Begnaud Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $5 million.