David Begnaud Biography
David Begnaud is an American journalist and news correspondent working for CBS News. Currently, he is based in New York City as the Lead National Correspondent for CBS This Morning and Anchor of CBS News Radio’s Reporter’s Notebook.
His reporting has been appearing across various CBS News broadcasts and platforms including; CBS This Morning, 48 Hours, CBS Evening News, CBSN, as well as CBS Sunday Morning.
David Begnaud Age
How old is David Begnaud? David is 40 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 13, 1983, in Lafayette, Louisiana, the United States of America. In addition, David celebrates his birthday on June 13th every year, and her birth sign is Gemini.
David Begnaud Education
Begnaud attended a Catholic school where he served as an altar boy and Eucharistic minister. He then joined a high school where he started his career as a reporter for KLFY-TV 10 in Lafayette, Los Angeles immediately after completing high school.
In 2005, David graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s degree in general studies.
David Begnaud Partner
Begnaud reported to the Washington Blade that he and his partner, Jeremy, of Los Angeles, have been together for 7 years. This confession was made in 2018 after he came out publicly on June 24, 2018, by posting a picture with his partner.
David Begnaud Family
David was born to his parents Connie Despanie and Benjamin Hall in Lafayette, Louisiana, the United States of America. However, he has not disclosed any details regarding his siblings. We promise to keep you posted as soon as possible.
David Begnaud Career
Immediately after his graduation, David was hired by KLFY-TV as a full-time reporter, later rising to serve as the weekend morning and evening news anchor. Moreover, he started covering a wide variety of national breaking news ranging from weather to crime for several organizations.
He even created and reported for “Newsbreaker” at ORA-TV, a social media platform for current events and breaking news, and was a contributing correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight”, the most recognized entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
David then joined CBS News, where he covered major news stories around the world. Some of his notable coverages include the shooting at 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 various hurricanes, such as Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. CBSN and CBS News’ 24/7 streaming news service highlight his national and international story coverage.
Currently, David is the lead national correspondent for “CBS This Morning” based in New York. Since joining the station in 2015, his reporting has been featured across all CBS News broadcasts and platforms, including; “CBS This Morning,” “CBS Evening News,” “48 Hours,” “CBS Sunday Morning” and CBSN.
Moreover, his journalism career has earned him some of the most prestigious awards. For instance, his coverage of Hurricane Maria earned him the prestigious George Polk award for public service in 2018. He also received a 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 has an estimated 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.