Jim Scott Wiki
Jim Scott is an American journalist from Casper Wyoming, USA currently working as a News Anchor for KGET TV 17 News.
Jim Scott Biography
When Robin was offered a job at a San Diego TV station in 1993, they decided to give it a try. Six months later, Jim was also working in San Diego, at a competing TV station.
In 1996, KGET TV asked Jim Scott and Robin to come back to Bakersfield and work for 17 News. This was after the couple decided to give San Diego TV Station a try, following a job offer. KGET TV gave them an offer they couldn’t refuse, and have never regretted. Scott anchors at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. KGET TV 17 News tackles the latest news, weather, and sports in and around Kern County.
He worked in radio through high school and college, where he was student news director for the college radio station. Scott graduated with a broadcasting degree from the University of Wyoming. His first job out of college was news director for a small AM radio station in Newcastle, Wyoming. After working for two years in the small AM radio station, he landed his first TV news job, at a Casper station. Again two years later, Jim Scott accepted a job at KERO-TV in Bakersfield.
Jim Scott 5, 6, and 11 pm news (1)
He worked at Kern County’s KGET TV and anchored together with his wife Robin Mangarin until her career diversion into healthcare. Scott’s news interests are varied. He enjoys covering local politics, government, the environment, energy and aerospace beats. Scott likes enjoying quality time with his family.
His hobbies include golf, dirt biking, and reading. He attends Canyon Hills Assembly of God and St. Francis Churches with his wife and children. Scott deeply cherishes their church families. He loves residing in Bakersfield, California and says that the best thing about living in Kern County is the people and the giving spirit of the Golden Empire.
Jim Scott Age
Scott’s wife, Robin was born in December 1961. We may use this information to guess Scott’s age because his birthdate is still under review.
Jim Scott Family
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Jim Scott Wife
Jim met his wife and co-anchor Robin Mangarin at KERO. They married in 1989. Robin was working in Ventura County when 23ABC‘s director spotted her on TV and asked her to send a video reel. Robin was the first Filipina woman on local news in California and also went on to be a part of the first all-female anchor team in Kern County. In her time at 23ABC, she traveled around the world to report including stops in Beijing, China, and the Philippines. Robin Mangarin has been KGET-TV’s health care reporter.
In 2015, she received the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award. Robin was also recognized nationally with the Innovation Award from Health Grades for her work in connecting patients to Dignity Health services and physicians.
Jim Scott Children
Jim and Robin Scott have two sons namely Jack and Riley.
Jim Scott Height
More information about his height is not available at this moment. However, we shall update it as soon as possible.
Jim Scott Salary Range
Jim’s salary is estimated to be between $5k to $10k annually.
Jim Scott Net Worth Range
His net worth is estimated to be around $100k to $200k.
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