Scott McDonnell WMTW, Bio, Age, Boston 25, Wife, Family, Height, Kids, Salary and Net Worth

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Scott McDonnell Biography | Wikipedia

Scott McDonnell is a well-known American broadcast journalist, anchor, and reporter who currently works as a correspondent for WMTW. He joined the station in late September 2024, stepping in as the 5 p.m. anchor. Scott brings with him a genuine passion for storytelling and a strong dedication to covering the issues that truly resonate with viewers.

Before his time at WMTW, McDonnell was an anchor at KPNX 12 News in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to that, he spent nearly five years at WFXT-TV (Boston 25), where he took on roles as both a news anchor and reporter. Earlier in his career, he dedicated almost a decade to KMBC 9 News in Kansas City, where he built a solid reputation for his in-depth reporting and dependable anchoring across major U.S. markets.

Scott McDonnell Education

McDonnell graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Media studies from the Harrington School of Communications and Media at the University of Rhode Island, in New York City.

Scott McDonnell Age

How old is Scott? McDonnell was born in Upton, Massachusetts, United States. However, exact details regarding his exact date of birth and birthday are currently under review. Nevertheless, more on Scott’s age and birthday will be updated once it is confirmed available. ALSO READ: Randi Ewing 

Scott McDonnell Nationality | Ethnicity

McDonnell holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and brought up by an All-American family living in the northern part of Massachusetts, United States. Therefore, Scott is of white-American ethnicity/ancestry/heritage.

Scott McDonnell Height | Weight

How Tall Scott? McDonnell stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches. However, information regarding his exact weight and other body measurements is still under review. Nevertheless, McDonnell’s hair color is brown and his dark brown eyes.

Scott McDonnell Parents

The former Boston FOX 25 correspondent was born and brought up in a simple suburban neighborhood situated in Massachusetts However, more information regarding his mother and father is currently not yet available. It is also not known whether Scott has any siblings or not. This is because Scott has a reputation for keeping personal family details away from the public. Nevertheless, more on McDonnell’s parents and siblings will be updated once it is confirmed available.

Scott McDonnell Wife

Is Scott Married? McDonnell is seemingly single and unmarried as of 2021. He has also remained silent and extremely private with his private dating life on social media. Thus, making it difficult to know if Scott was in a previous relationship or not. More on Scott’s wife will be updated once we get relevant updates about his love life.

Scott McDonnell WMTW News

Scott McDonnell is a well-known American broadcast journalist, anchor, and reporter who currently works as a correspondent for WMTW. He joined the station in late September 2024, stepping in as the 5 p.m. anchor. Scott brings with him a genuine passion for storytelling and a strong dedication to covering the issues that truly resonate with viewers.

Before his time at WMTW, McDonnell was an anchor at KPNX 12 News in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to that, he spent nearly five years at WFXT-TV (Boston 25), where he took on roles as both a news anchor and reporter. Earlier in his career, he dedicated almost a decade to KMBC 9 News in Kansas City, where he built a solid reputation for his in-depth reporting and dependable anchoring across major U.S. markets.

Scott McDonnell Salary

McDonnell working as a news anchor and correspondent for WMTW news based in Arizona earns an annual salary ranging from $58,000 to $98,000 per year.

Scott McDonnell WFXT-TV, Boston FOX 25

Before 12 News, Scott built a reputation as a field reporter and news anchor at WFXT FOX 25 news based in Boston. His most memorable reports at the station include covering presidential campaigns, riots and the unrest across the United States back in 2020. Before, OX 25, McDonnel was the main field reporter and anchor for WTNH News based in Connecticut.

Scott McDonnell Net Worth

McDonnell is a highly acclaimed broadcast journalist and reporter who has an estimated net worth of around $500,000. This amount has been estimated according to the number of properties under his name and his annual salary.