Jim Scott Bio, Wiki
Jim Scott is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KGET 17 News in Bakersfield, California, serving the station as an evening news anchor and managing editor. He has been working with this station since October 1996.
Jim Scott Age
Scott was born in Casper, Wyoming, United States. However, he manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. An update of his age will be done once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 60s.
Jim Scott Height/Measurements
Scott stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches.
Jim Scott Career and Education
Scott is a graduate of the University of Wyoming (he attednded form the year 1975 to the year 1980). He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting from the university. When it comes to his career, Scott serves at KGET 17 News as an evening news anchor and managing editor.
Scott has worked at KGET-TV for more than 2.5 decades and he says that he still sees his job as demanding and meaningful. He also says that he truly appreciates the loyal viewers who continue to support the station. Scott says that he most especially enjoys reporting on aerospace news, environmental topics, farming, and government matters. In the year 2015, Scott started a weekly program called “Kern County: In Depth” – there Scott serves as a producer and host (he focuses on important local issues). Also, Scott regularly serves as an emcee at charity events for many nonprofit groups – he says that he sees it as his way to give back to the Kern County community.
Right after graduating from college, Scott worked for at KASL-AM in Newcastle, Wyoming as a news director. In the year 1982, Scott began his TV career at KCWY-TV in Casper. 1 year later (in the year 1983) Scott moved to Bakersfield to work as a news reporter and anchor at KERO-TV. In the year 1994, Scott accepted a position as news reporter and anchor at KFMB-TV – he later joined KUSI-TV as a weekend news anchor and news reporter.
Scott has been involved in broadcasting since his 2nd year of high school in Casper, Wyoming. At just 15 years old, Scott got his very 1st radio job as a weekend overnight DJ at KATI AM. That same summer, Scott moved into a weekday drive-time slot. Scott kept working as a DJ throughout college and high school. Later on while he was attending the University of Wyoming, Scott was chosen as student news director at the campus radio station – this was a role he held during his final 2 years there.
Jim Scott Net Worth
In Scott’s career as a Reporter and Anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Jim Scott Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Jim Scott Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, United States, Scott manages to keep information regarding his parents and or whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Jim Scott Spouse
Scott is a married man – the name of his wife is Robin Mangarin-Scott. She is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Mission Leadership and Clinical Bioethics. Robin is also a former news anchor who worked with Scott at KGET and earlier at KERO-TV. She infact met Scott for the very first time when she was working at KERO-TV. Robin stepped away from television in the year 2011 after spending 25 years in the industry. To honor her career, Robin narrated a special farewell video when she retired. On September 23, 2023, Scott posted a photo of himself alongside his wife on Instagram, celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary.
Jim Scott Children | Grandchildren
Scott and his wife have 2 sons: Jack (lastborn) and Riley. Jack works for an electrical engineering company in Bakersfield, whereas Riley is employed at a cloud communications company. Scott and Robin have 3 grandchildren: Noa Lonni Renee (girl), Jacob (boy), and Brooks (boy). Their grandparents often shower both of them with love and special treats.
Jim Scott Illness | Death
People confused Scott with the Cincinnati radio legend ‘Jim Scott’ who died in the year 2024 after a battle with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). However, Scott from KGET-TV is alive and in good health.
Jim Scott KGET-TV
Scott works at KGET 17 News where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Tami Mlcoch
- Elaina Rusk
- Lauren Holcomb
- Anthony Vasquez
- Candy Caceres
- Justin White
- Norma Gaspar
Jim Scott Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 730 followers, around 980 followers on his Facebook page, and about 1K followers on his Instagram page.