Peter Daut Biography
Peter Daut is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KESQ serving as a solo anchor for the 4 and 6:30 p.m. newscasts for News Channel 3. He has been working for the station since 2020 after working for CBS Los Angeles as an anchor and reporter for 5 years.
Peter Daut Age
Daut was born on September 18, 1983, in Torrance, California. He is 40 years old as of 2023. Daut celebrates his birthday every September 18th.
Peter Daut Height
Daut stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Peter Daut Family
Daut has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Daut has any siblings.
Peter Daut Husband
Daut is openly gay and married to David Gibson. The couple lives in La Quinta with their two rescue dogs, Kiwi and Moo. David celebrates his birthday on January 6th as evidenced by Daut’s Instagram birthday shoutout on January 6, 2024.
Peter Daut Net Worth
Daut has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Peter Daut Salary
Daut earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
KESQ
Daut is working at KESQ alongside other famous KESQ meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Jeff Stahl
- John White
- Angela Chen
- Jennifer Franco
- Tori King
- Patrick Evans
- Haley Clawson
- Kenji Ito
- Blake Arthur
Peter Daut Education
Daut joined the University of Southern California when he finished his studies at El Dorado High School. He later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government.
Peter Daut Career
Daut is working for KESQ as a solo anchor for the 4 and 6:30 p.m. newscasts for News Channel 3. Briefly after joining the station, he debuted the interactive program, “Coronavirus: Questions Answered.” The program earned him an Emmy the Best Evening Newscast Award.
As a member of KESQ’s I-Team, Daut has investigated many matters impacting the Coachella Valley like illegal drugs, homelessness, and border security. Frequently, he contributes to the station’s in-depth reports on various topics.
In 2023, Daut won an Edward R. Murrow Award for his investigation into the arsenic in the drinking water of Coachella Valley migrant communities. The previous year, he won the California Golden Quill Award for outstanding education reporting.
Daut was an anchor and reporter at KCBS/KCAL-TV in Los Angeles. There, he led reporters during multiple big stories like the Pulse nightclub shooting-massacre in Orlando. He went to New York City to broadcast the presidential election in 2016, investigated the legalization of recreational marijuana in Denver, and the parole hearing of O.J. Simpson in Carson City, Nevada.
Daut has also served stations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dallas, Texas. He actively serves many desert charities and organizations and regularly hosts events and galas. His charity work earned him the 2024 “Desert Above & Beyond Award.”
Daut loves the Coachella Valley, which he has always considered his happy place. He is active with numerous desert charities and organizations and frequently hosts galas and events. In 2024, he received the “Desert Above & Beyond Award,” for all his charity work. He and his husband, David
Peter Daut Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 400 followers on Facebook, over 14K on Instagram, and over 4.2K on Twitter.