Scott Reister Biography
Scott Reister is an American Sports Anchor, Reporter, and Director working for KCCI 8 News, serving as a sports director since he was promoted in August 2018. He joined the station in September 2009 as a weekend sports anchor and weekday sports reporter. Before joining the station in 2009, he worked for KNDU as the sports director for 3 years.
Scott Reister Age
Reister likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 40s, judging from his appearance.
Scott Reister Height
Reister stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Scott Reister Family
Reister grew up in Dallas but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Reister has any siblings.
Scott Reister Wife
Reister is a married man but has kept information regarding his wife away from the public. The couple has a daughter and sons. He enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and sons. When he is free, he loves to avoid freak injuries and play basketball.
Scott Reister Net Worth
Reister has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Sports Anchor, Reporter, and Director.
Scott Reister Salary
Reister earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Scott Reister KCCI 8 News
Reister is working at KCCI 8 News alongside other famous KCCI 8 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Alyssa Gomez
- Ben Kaplan
- Alyx Sacks
- Eric Hanson
- Jodi Long
- Nicole Tam
- Stacey Horst
- Todd Magel
Scott Reister Education
Reister joined the University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘Em!) in 1998 after completing his high school education. In 2002, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. During his time in college, he worked as an intern at the NBC affiliate in Austin. He also worked as the sports director at KVR, the student TV station.
Scott Reister Career
Reister has been working for KCCI 8 News, serving as a sports director since he was promoted in August 2018. He initially joined the station as a weekend sports anchor and weekday sports reporter.
Reister broke both of his wrists while trying to dunk a basketball in high school. This cemented in him that there was no pro contract in his future. Thus, he went for the next best thing, launching a sports career.
Reister secured his first job at KRHD(ABC) in College Station, Texas, for one year. Next, he worked at KXXV(ABC) in Waco, Texas, as the weekend sports anchor for three years. He then joined KNDU in Kennewick, Washington, as the sports director.
During his time in the Northwest, Reister worked as a sideline reporter for Spokane Sports Television. In this role, he called nationally broadcast Arena Football Games and hydroplane races. The Society of Professional Journalists has honored him twice for his sports reports.
Scott Reister Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 26K followers on Facebook, over 100 on Instagram, and over 6.8K on X.