Jim Scott Biography

Jim Scott is an American anchor and reporter working for KGET-TV as an anchor and reporter on weekday evening newscasts and as the host and producer of Kern County: In-Depth covering local issues of interest. He joined KGET-TV in October 1996 and so far, he has worked at the station for more than 23 years. 

He gained interest in broadcasting when he was a sophomore in high school in Casper, Wyoming. In 1975, he joined the University of Wyoming where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting in 1980. After he completed college, he secured a job at KASL-AM in Newcastle, Wyoming where he served as a news director and his first job as a television journalist was at KCWY TV in Casper.

In addition, while Scott was 15 years old, he secured a job on KATI AM where he served as a disc jockey working the graveyard shift on the weekends at the Top-40 rock-and-roll station. He still worked as a DJ through his high school and college years till he was chosen as a news director at the campus station at the University of Wyoming.

He served as the student news director at the campus station for his last two years at the University of Wyoming. Later in 1983, he relocated to Bakersfield where he took a job at KERO-TV as an anchor and reporter while he was at KERO-TV. Together with his wife, they relocated to San Diego in 1994, where he worked at KFMB TV as an anchor/reporter and at KUSI TV as a reporter and weekend anchor.

In addition, Jim secured a job at KGET TV in 1996, and he has resided in Bakersfield together with his family ever since.  Furthermore, his favorite news beats are government affairs, agriculture, aerospace, and the environment. On a number of occasions, he has been called on to serve as a master of ceremonies at fundraising events for a number of non-profit organizations.

Jim Scott Age

Jim was born in Casper, WY in the United States. He likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. However, he might be in his 50’s.

Jim Scott Height

Scott stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Jim Scott Family

Scott has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Scott has any siblings.

Jim Scott Wife

Jim is married to Robin Mangarin. He wished his wife a happy birthday on December 22, 2022, on his Instagram Page. The couple met in 1986, at the time they were anchoring together and were married in 1989. Robin got a position as an anchor/reporter at KFMB TV, while Jim got a job as a reporter and weekend anchor at KUSI TV. Jim and Robin relocated their family to San Diego in 1994 to pursue fresh opportunities.

Jim Scott Kids / Grandchildren

Scott and his wife Robin have two sons; Riley Scott who is living in Atlanta and Jack Scott, who is studying electrical engineering. Jack is 27 years old. They also have a grandson, Jacob, whom they lavishly spoil.

Jim Scott Net Worth

Scott has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.

Jim Scott Salary

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

Jim Scott KGET-TV

Scott works at KGET-TV where he works alongside other famous KGET-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Kevin Charette
2. Alissa Carlson
3. Moses Small
4. Alex Fisher
5. Maddie Janssen
6. Nicole Gitzke
7. Tami Mlcoch

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Scott.