Madison Sawyer Biography
Madison Sawyer is an American journalist working for KTVT as an anchor for CBS News Texas Mornings. She joined the station in 2016 as a traffic anchor. Before working at CBS News Texas, Sawyer worked in Waco as an anchor and reporter for KWTX.
Madison Sawyer Education
Sawyer joined Baylor University in 2011 after finishing her high school studies. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Entrepreneurship & Journalism. During college, Baylor University Women’s Council of Tarrant County honored her as a “Distinguished Alumna” in 2019.
Madison Sawyer Career
Sawyer works for KTVT as an anchor for CBS News Texas Mornings. The Fort Worth native appreciates being able to share the stories of her fellow North Texans and help them start their day. She sets her weekday alarm clock for 2 a.m. ever since she joined CBS News Texas to help North Texans avoid tie-ups on the morning commute.
Sawyer has won many awards for her anchoring and reporting work, including several regional Emmy Award nominations, a regional Emmy Award, and a Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Award. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram named her as the “Best Local TV News Anchor.”
Before working at CBS News Texas, Sawyer worked in Texas as an anchor and reporter for KWTX. There, she also worked as lead reporter for “KWTX Baylor Gameday,” an Emmy Award-winning show. Further, she worked as a sports reporter and anchor for Baylor Athletics. While at Baylor Athletics, she was the co-anchor of regional broadcasts on Fox Sports Southwest for events like the Cotton Bowl, NFL Pro Day, Russell Athletic Bowl, and National Signing Day.
Besides broadcasting, Sawyer often volunteers her time in North Texas for organizations like the American Cancer Society, Tara Sawyer Foundation, Klyde Warren Park, the American Heart Association, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Fort Worth Zoo, and Dallas Zoo.
Sawyer has been a competitor in Miss Texas twice. She was the runner-up as Miss Park Cities and the second runner-up as Miss Waco. During this time, she shared her passion for health and fitness through her platform, “Play Every Day.” Play Every Day concentrated on inspiring healthy lifestyles through a partnership with the YMCA.
Sawyer won the “Young Woman of Achievement” Award. Further, she was recognized with many interview awards and a preliminary lifestyle and fitness award. She also won community service awards for her work with over 40 non-profits. She even won awards for her talent, yodeling!
As someone who has struggled with infertility, she has a passion for revealing the problems, complications, and resources available for people who share the struggle. Despite her achievements, she is more thankful to have earned to have an “others-focused” outlook on life.
Madison Sawyer Age
Sawyer 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.
Madison Sawyer Height
Sawyer stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Madison Sawyer Family
Sawyer grew up in Fort Worth but 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 Sawyer has any siblings.
Madison Sawyer Husband
Sawyer is married to Preston. The couple has a son named Charles, who was born on December 15, 2022, after their IVF journey. Charles is 2 years old as of 2024. On October 23, 2023, she talked about her struggles with infertility on her Instagram account, captioning “…First, we didn’t know if we would ever be able to have children. Diagnosed with a form of infertility…Miraculously, we made it and Charles was born December 15th, 2022…When we were first diagnosed with infertility…”
Sawyer was diagnosed with Placenta Previa, which turned into Vasa Previa and then some other complications like Gestational Thrombocytopenia. She openly discusses the struggles they faced while starting a family and coping with an infertility diagnosis. Additionally, she shared her family’s IVF journey on air with CBS News Texas and on her social media channels.
Sawyer spent years barrel racing in rodeos across the South on her horse, Barbie. When she is free, she is likely out and about in North Texas looking for any opportunity to wear one of her numerous pairs of cowboy boots.
Madison Sawyer Net Worth
Sawyer has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Madison Sawyer Salary
Sawyer earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Madison Sawyer KTVT
Sawyer is working at KTVT, where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Nicole Baker
- Robbie Owens
- Brittany Rainey
- Lauren Crawford
- Bo Evans
- Erin Jones
- Marvin Hurst
- J.D. Miles
- Dawn White
- Briana Aldridge
- Ashley Moss