Scott Thuman Biography
Scott Thuman is an American Emmy-Award Winning reporter working for KOMO NEWS as a Chief Political Correspondent. Furthermore, he is also a primary correspondent for the Sunday morning national news program alongside Sharyl Attkisson. He joined the KOMO NEWS team in January 2016, after previously working for IF Management Inc.
Scott Thuman Career
Thuman attended Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida, and pursued his higher education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. At Florida Southern College, he majored in Communications and minored in Spanish. Additionally, he has completed the F.B.I. Citizens’ Academy at their Washington Field Office, showcasing his interest and involvement in law enforcement and community engagement. He initiated his television career, working from 1995 to 2000 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Following this, he spent an additional five years in Orlando before eventually making his way to Washington D.C. in 2005. This progression illustrates his professional journey through various media markets before establishing a presence in the nation’s capital. Currently, he serves as the Chief Political Correspondent for the Sinclair Broadcast Group. He initially gained prominence as a political reporter during his tenure with WJLA-ABC7 News in Washington, D.C.
In the 2012 presidential campaign, he distinguished himself as the only local television reporter in Washington to secure multiple interviews with President Obama. One of these interviews featured President Obama’s initial extensive and critical comments on Mitt Romney and his time at Bain Capital. Additionally, he also conducted another exclusive one-on-one with President Obama on election day. During the 2012 campaign, he anchored POLITICO TV on C-SPAN and played a role in developing new leads in the Herman Cain sex scandal stories, even becoming the target of Cain’s now-infamous “Excuse me!” rant.
In 2013, his work played a significant part in WJLA’s composite entry, which won the USC Annenberg Walter Cronkite Award for excellence in television political journalism. As WJLA was acquired by Sinclair, he transitioned into a national role. where he has conducted multiple presidential interviews, including one with President Trump. His coverage of politics in Washington, D.C., and globally has earned him more than a dozen regional Emmy Awards. His extensive work overseas for the weekly show ‘Full Measure’ with Sharyl Attkisson has received accolades for reports filed in various countries, including Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam, Tunisia, Lebanon, Israel, and across Europe, South & Central America.
Additionally, Thuman appears daily on The National Desk as a contributing correspondent and anchor. When he takes a break from work, Scott Thuman is often found embracing new adventures with a backpack in tow. His adventurous spirit has led him to remarkable experiences, including summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, exploring the Amazon jungle, running with the bulls in Spain, and undertaking a two-week trek to Mount Everest Base Camp and beyond in Nepal. Thuman’s passion for exploration and outdoor pursuits reflects a well-rounded and adventurous lifestyle outside of his professional commitments.
Scott Thuman Salary
Thuman earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Scott Thuman Net Worth
Thuman has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a reporter.
Scott Thuman Age
Thuman has neither disclosed the date, month nor the year he was born. Thus, it is not known how old he is or when he celebrates his birthday.
Scott Thuman Height and Weight
Thuman stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall however, information about his weight has not been disclosed.
Scott Thuman Family
Thuman likes to keep his personal life private hence he has neither disclosed the names of his parents nor those of his siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Scott Thuman Wife and Children
Thuman was married to Autria Godfrey, who is a fellow journalist and they tied the knot on in 2008. However, they eventually divorced in February 2012.
Scott Thuman Social Media Platform
Thuman is very active on his Twitter and Instagram pages. He has 7.7k followers on Twitter and 2.1k followers on Instagram.