At ABC News, Rachel Scott is employed as an American journalist and reporter. Her current role is as the senior Congressional Correspondent for ABC News. She reports from Capitol Hill across all programs and platforms, including “Good Morning America”, “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “20/20,” ABC News Live, ABC News Digital, and ABC Audio.
| Real Name/Full Name | Rachel Joy Scott |
| Date Of Birth | 5 May 1993 |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Birthplace | Southern California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Not Known |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inch |
| Weight | 55 Kg |
| Spouse | Elliott Smith |
| Siblings | Kevin. |
| Profession | Reporter, Correspondent. |
| Net worth | $1.5 Million. |
Biography
Rachel Scott’s birth date is May 21, 1993 and she was born in Southern California. In 2024, she will be 31 years of age. Her mother, Gigi Scott, has earned the distinction of being a certified personal trainer. Scott’s father was a member of the LAPD and Marine Corps for 40 years. Kevin, her older brother, was the person she grew up with. Scott’s values were shaped greatly by her family background.
Scott was able to obtain her high school diploma by attending a local high school. In the Class of 2022, she obtained a degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Southern California Annenberg School. In Broadcast Journalism, she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Personal Life
Rachel and Elliot Smith are in the process of getting engaged. Robin Robers, her co-anchor, shared the news on Monday morning’s ABC morning show that the couple got engaged in January 2024. Despite this, they have not revealed the date of their wedding.
Career
Rachel Scott began her career by pursuing internships and small roles. In 2011, she worked as an intern at KTLA 5 News. Between 2013 and 2014, she held the position of Current Events Director at USC’s Political Student Assembly. From 2012 to 2015, Scott made contributions to KCBS. Her future success was established by these early experiences.
As a Production Associate for ABC News Live, Scott began her career at ABC News in 2016. She took on an extra job as a general reporter for ABC News’ Haven, Connecticut affiliate, WTNH-TV during the weekend. Reporting from Capitol Hill, she is currently the senior congressional correspondent.
Rachel was part of the media term that interviewed President Donald Trump and the Republican candidate for the presidency at the National Association of Black Journalists convention on July 21, 2024, in Chicago.
An interview with Bernie Sanders was one of the highlights of Scott’s career. In Iowa, she interviewed Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez together. Her expertise in political reporting was demonstrated in this interview. Scott’s work is featured on a variety of ABC programs. There are two programs that are available: ‘Good Morning America’ and ‘World News Tonight with David Muir’.
Awards
- Won Emmy Award for Outstanding Journalism.
- Two Edward R. Murrow Awards.
- Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award.
- NABJ Emerging Journalist of the Year 2020.
- Inaugural Emmy Award for the Emerging Journalist.
- Listed on Forbes’ “30 under 30” 2020.
- 2024 Washingtonian’s Outstanding Journalist in Broadcast Television.
- New York Press Club Journalism Award.
- Society of Professional Journalists Award.
- The National Institute for Health Care Management’s Television Award.
- Peabody Award for Nightline’s “The Appointment” in 2021.
- Peabody Award for Impact x Nightline’s “On the Brink” in 2023.
Net Worth
It is estimated that Rachel Scott will have a net worth of $1.5 million in 2024. The success of her journalism career is reflected in this figure. Her work at ABC News is her main source of income. Her role as a motivational speaker provides her with extra income. The net worth of Scott has increased steadily since he joined ABC in 2016. Her professional achievements in broadcast journalism are paralleled by her financial success.
Social Media
| Platform | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @itsrachelscott | 104K | |
| X(Twitter) | @rachelvscott | 121.5K |
