Cathy Tatom Biography

Cathy Tatom is an American journalist working for KJRH as a multimedia journalist since she was promoted in June 2024. She joined the station in August 2019 as a specialty producer. Previously, she worked for KPRC in Houston, Texas, as an investigative producer for nearly 2 years.

Cathy Tatom Career

Tatom has worked for KJRH as a multimedia journalist since she was promoted in June 2024. In this role, she reports for the Problem Solvers, specializing in consumer, investigative and data-driven watchdog journalism. She joined the station in August 2019 as a specialty producer.

Tatom has a passion for sharing stories that uncover more than just the day’s big headline. She views every story as a chance to share the viewpoints of those affected by events or issues, digging into how and why it’s happening. Also, it’s regularly an opportunity to hold those in positions of power responsible.

Tatom has worked in the broadcast journalism industry for over 45 years. During most of this time, she has focused on reporting the aftermath of crises, government, investigative, consumer/Problem Solver, and in-depth stories from just down the street, and sometimes halfway around the globe.

During her career, Tatom has received many awards for her stories and documentaries, including a Heartland Emmy and SPJ Best Reporting Portfolio. Moreover, she was selected for a Knight TV Data Fellowship to refine skills needed to procure and examine data that brings critical context to so numerous stories. She started her broadcast journalism career at KOVR in Sacramento. She later worked for KSAT in San Antonio, KWTV in Oklahoma City, OETA in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and KPRC in Houston

Cathy Tatom Age

Tatom likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.

Cathy Tatom Height

Tatom stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Cathy Tatom Family

Tatom has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Tatom has any siblings.

Cathy Tatom Husband

Tatom is a widow, as evidenced by her Facebook relationship status captioned “Widowed.” During her free time, she indulges in reading just about any book that isn’t nailed down and gardening. Also, she unwinds and stays healthy by growing her vegetables and beautiful flowers.

Cathy Tatom Net Worth

Tatom has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Cathy Tatom Salary

Tatom earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.