Hunter Sowards Biography
Hunter Sowards is an American award-winning anchor and reporter working for CBS13 as an evening anchor and reporter. She joined the CBS13 news team in 2023, after previously working for KUSI.
Hunter Sowards Career
Sowards received her degree in radio and television broadcasting in 2016 from Stephen F. Austin State University. She was recognized by being named to the President’s and Dean’s lists. Hunter completed her studies at SFA with an internship at KTRE-TV, where she was employed as a multi-skilled journalist soon after graduation. Before she was welcomed as a Californian in 2019, she regarded it as an honor to anchor in her hometown.
Prior to joining CBS 13, Hunter served as an anchor and reporter at KUSI-News in San Diego, California, and was the primary anchor for KTRE-TV, the station she grew up watching in her hometown of Nacogdoches, Texas. According to her, She gained experience using Edius software for editing, comprehending basic equipment, and meeting deadlines while working with KTRE. Using different mock casts, she received training in editing, producing, and anchoring.
During her tenure at KLTV, Hunter got the chance to collaborate with reporters on a variety of reporting, live shooting, and editing projects when she was employed at KLTV. She had the opportunity to learn how to use some of the newest technology in the media industry as well as generate and develop original content. As a result of her dedication to community-driven journalism, Hunter has won multiple first-place awards from the San Diego Press Club, been nominated for four Emmys, and been named a finalist for the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll in the categories of “Best Local News Anchor” and “Best Television Personality.”
Along with earning awards, she developed a strong rapport and trust with the communities she worked with through her ground-breaking reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 George Floyd riots, and lengthy political reports in which she called on government officials to answer for their actions. Moreover, Hunter’s commitment to raising awareness about mental health issues is evident in her work with groups like the Autism Society and the Community Alliance for Youth Success. Hunter’s favorite thing to do in her free time is eat and read a lot; she’s never too far from a good book or recipe.
Hunter Sowards Salary
Sowards earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Hunter Sowards Net Worth
Sowards has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as an anchor and reporter.
Hunter Sowards Age
Sowards was born on December 13, 1993, in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. She is 31 years old as of 2024 and she celebrates her birthday on the 13th of December every year.
Hunter Sowards Height and Weight
Sowards stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters) tall. However, she has not disclosed her weight. This information will be updated when available.
Hunter Sowards Family
Sowards was born to Susan Blackwell Sowards and Alan Sowards and grew up with her sister Hanna and her two brothers, James and Thomas. She enjoys spending a lot of time with her family. In fact, she still makes occasional phone calls and uses Facetime with her family despite being miles away from home.
Hunter Sowards Husband and Children
Although Hunter is not married, she is in a relationship with her boyfriend Tanner Larsson, a 2015 graduate of Texas A&M University where he received a bachelor of arts in Maritime Transportation. Tanner previously worked for Harvey Gulf International Marine as a Dynamic Positioning Officer and today he has been working as a Bridge Officer for Oceaneering since January 2023. Hunter has not disclosed any information about her having any children. However, this information will be updated when available.
Hunter Sowards Leaving KUSI | Hunter Sowards San Diego
On July 15, 2023, Hunter announced on air that she was leaving KUSI-News in San Diego to join CBS 13, in Sacramento after working as an anchor and reporter for four years. During her time there, she produced numerous special reports including the Santee Plane Crash which aired on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on Good Evening San Diego.
Hunter Sowards Social Media Platform
Sowards is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 4.9k followers on Twitter 11.4k followers on Instagram, and 14k followers on Facebook.