Nationality American Name Scott Baker Political party Republican Party | Books The Rule of Knowledge Employer TheBlaze | |
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Born March 4, 1964 (age 60) ( 1964-03-04 ) Residence Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Website The BlazeVideoblogThe B‑Cast with Scott Baker & Liz Stephans Profiles | ||
Scott Baker (born March 4, 1964) is an American journalist, commentator, blogger, online talk show host, educator, and political campaign worker. On August 31, 2010, Baker became managing editor of the online news and opinion website TheBlaze. He was later appointed editor-in-chief. Previously, Baker worked for Voice of America (Washington, D.C.), CBS News (New York City), and at television stations in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Saginaw, Michigan before becoming an evening news anchor for thirteen years at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For fifteen years, Baker lead and taught the Broadcast Journalism School at the Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. He helped start BreitbartTV in 2007. Baker frequently speaks across the country at events such as the Broadcast Journalism School at the Leadership Institution in Arlington, Virginia. He has also written a play about the life of Dvorak, which has been performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
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Education
Baker obtained his degree in political science from Wheaton College. While attending Wheaton College, he became interested in broadcasting while working on political campaigns. In 1984, Baker worked full-time for the Reagan-Bush campaign. He was the state president of the Illinois College Republicans.
Family
Baker and his wife have five children. His family resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.