David Begnaud Biography
David Begnaud is an American journalist, reporter, and correspondent who currently serves for CBS News based in New York City as the lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings. His reporting has been featured across CBS News broadcasts and platforms including CBS News Streaming, the CBS Evening News, CBS Sunday Morning, 48 Hours, as well as CBS This Morning.
Furthermore, Begnaud’s most notable assignment was his coverage of Hurricane Maria when it hit Puerto Rico in October 2017 thus spending more time covering Puerto Rico’s recovery than any other network news correspondent. Moreover, in 2018, his coverage of Hurricane Maria got him the prestigious George Polk Award for public service which was the first time given to a journalist since 1978.
David covered a wide range of national breaking news from weather to crime for several news organizations and his social media accounts have been hailed for assisting followers in the mainland US informed about conditions in Puerto Rico. In July 2019, he was back in Puerto Rico reporting on the Puerto Rico protests and the resignation of then governor Ricardo Rossello and was received warmly by the Puerto Ricans on the island.
Prior to that, David began in local news at KLFY-TV as an unpaid “teen reporter” while in high school and later became the weekend morning and evening news anchor upon high school graduation. READ ALSO: Monica Harkins
David Begnaud’s Age, Birthday, Nationality, and Ethnic Background
David Begnaud (age 39 years) was born on 13 June 1983, in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the United States of America. He is an American citizen of white ethnicity. He normally celebrates his birthday on June 13th every year.
David Begnaud Height, Weight, and Other Measurements
Begnaud stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (approximately 1.74 m) and maintains an average body weight of around 69kg.
David Begnaud Parents and Siblings | Family Background
Begnaud was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the United States of America to caring and supportive parents. Nevertheless, David has not provided any information about his parents at the moment. He prefers to keep most of his personal life a secret from the public thus not sharing any details of his siblings.
David Begnaud Education Background
Begnaud attended a Catholic school where he was an altar boy and Eucharistic minister and later received a bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2005.
David Begnaud Partner /Spouse /Wife and Children
Begnaud is happily gay. In 2018, he reported to Washington Blade that he and his partner, Jeremy, had been together for almost 7 years. Further added that he had come out to his family 10 years earlier.
However, he come out publicly on June 24, 2018, by posting a picture with his partner after seeing pride celebrations in New York City. The two have no children together at the moment and currently reside together in New York City.
David Begnaud Daughter
He has no child at the moment.
David Begnaud CBS
Begnaud is a reporter and correspondent. He currently serves for CBS News based in New York City as the lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings.
Moreover, David’s reporting has been featured across CBS News broadcasts and platforms. Among his work include CBS This Morning, the CBS Evening News, 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning, as well as CBS News Streaming.
Furthermore, Begnaud’s most notable assignment was his coverage of Hurricane Maria when it hit Puerto Rico in October 2017. Thus spending more time covering Puerto Rico’s recovery than any other network news correspondent.
Moreover, he has covered major news stories around the world including the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Also reported on the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, and the devastating earthquake that hit Ecuador in 2016.
David Begnaud Salary
Begnaud is a reporter and correspondent. Currently, he serves for CBS News based in New York City as the lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings. David earns an annual salary estimated to be around $ 70,000 per year.
David Begnaud’s Net Worth
Begnaud is a reporter and correspondent. Moreover, he currently serves for CBS News based in New York City as the lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings. His net worth is estimated to be around $ 2 million dollars.
David Begnaud and Jeremy
He reported to Washington Blade that he and his partner Jeremy had been together for almost 7 years. Also added that he had come out to his family 10 years earlier.
David Begnaud Tourette’s
Begnaud was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of 6 years. In 2018, he revealed this fact publicly stating that the disease was one of the primary motivators for him to persevere and succeed in journalism.
Is David Begnaud Hispanic?
Yes, Begnaud has a Hispanic background.
Is David Begnaud married?
No, he is not married at the moment. However, Begnaud is happily gay. In 2018, he reported to Washington Blade that he and his partner, Jeremy, had been together for almost 7 years.