Scott Pelley is an American television journalist best known for his long career at CBS News, especially as a correspondent for 60 Minutes and as the former anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News. He has won many major journalism awards and has covered wars, politics, and major breaking news stories.
Background
- Born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Texas.
- Started in journalism at age 15 as a copy boy.
- Studied journalism at Texas Tech University.
Career highlights
- Joined CBS News in 1989.
- Reported for 60 Minutes for many years, beginning in 2004.
- Anchored the CBS Evening News from 2011 to 2017.
- Covered major events including the wars in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Sudan.
Recognition
- Won a record 51 Emmy Awards.
- Also received four Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Silver Batons and three George Foster Peabody Awards.
Recent context
Recent reports in June 2026 say CBS News ended Pelley's employment from 60 Minutes , which was widely covered as a major media story.