Scott Macfarlane is an American journalist who works for CBS News as an investigative reporter and congressional correspondent. He previously worked at Cox-TV, WRC-TV, a local NBC affiliate in Washington, D.C.
Scott Macfarlane | |
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| Born | Highland, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, investigative reporter |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | CBS News |
Education
editMacfarlane grew up in Highland, New York, near Poughkeepsie[1] and attended Highland High School.[2][3]
Macfarlane graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University’s S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1998. He majored in broadcast journalism and political philosophy.[4][5] During his undergraduate years, he worked at WJPZ and WAER FM stations on campus.[6] MacFarlane was later named to both their radio Halls of Fame.[7]
Career
editMacFarlane worked as a reporter at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York. He began his career at WKIP-AM in Poughkeepsie, WSYR-AM and WYYY-FM radio in Syracuse, WWMT-TV in Michigan and at WKBD/WWJ-TV in Detroit.[8]
MacFarlane previously worked in D.C. at Cox-TV, Sirius XM radio and WRC-TV, a local NBC affiliate. He worked at WRC-TV for 8 years, interviewing U.S. presidents, dozens of U.S. senators, governors and public officials.[9] He joined Cox media in 2005.[4] He was named congressional correspondent for CBS News in December 2021.[10][11]
MacFarlane has prominently covered the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by interviewing several defendants and members of the House committee investigating the attack.[12][1][13]
In 2017, MacFarlane produced a full length documentary titled "The Miracle Microphone: The Impossible History and History Makers of WAER Radio" chronicling the 70-year history of WAER-FM on Syracuse University campus.[7] The documentary won New York state AP Press Association award in 2019.[14][15][16]
Awards
editMacFarlane has won over 20 regional Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards throughout his career.[13]
In 2001, MacFarlane earned the Wade H. McCree award for excellence in reporting on the justice system while working at the WKBD/WWJ-TV in Detroit.[17] In 1999, he won first place in the national William Randolph Hearst Broadcast News Competition.[8]
He was inducted to the WJPZ Hall of Fame and the WAER Hall of Fame in 2017.[18]
Personal life
editMacfarlane is married to Lisa, who he met on the first day of college at Syracuse.[8] The couple has two sons.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "100. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News – January 6 and Congress Reporter". The Journalism Salute. November 29, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Highland inducts new honorees into Husky Hall of Fame". My Hudson Valley. March 25, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Highland Alumnus Returns to Inspire High School Students". www.highland-k12.org. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Loughlin, Wendy S. (September 25, 2012). "Journalist Scott MacFarlane '98 will discuss 'getting the story and getting the job'". Syracuse University News. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ King, Leslie (October 2, 2012). "Alum speaks on finding success in journalism, time at SU". The Daily Orange. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Nachlis, Jay (September 13, 2022). "Inclusivity and Local: A Conversation With Scott MacFarlane". Coleman Insights. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Speach, Amy (Fall 2017). "The WAER Connection" (PDF). Syracuse University Magazine. Vol. 34, no. 3. Syracuse University. pp. 46–47. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Scott's Biography". Scott MacFarlane. June 6, 2008. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Scott MacFarlane". NBC4 Washington. March 13, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Mastrangelo, Dominick (January 4, 2022). "Scott MacFarlane joining CBS News". The Hill. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Rojo, Hugo (January 4, 2022). "Scott MacFarlane Named CBS NEWS Congressional Correspondent". Paramount Press Express (Press release). Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Beaujon, Andrew (August 9, 2021). "Scott MacFarlane's Long Fight for the Truth About January 6". Washingtonian. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Scott MacFarlane". CBS News. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Scott MacFarlane and Keith Kobland (2017). The Miracle Microphone (video). Syracuse University. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Niles, Lydia (March 4, 2018). "Syracuse University alum produces documentary on 70-year history of WAER". The Daily Orange. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "NYSAPA broadcast, newspaper award winners announced". AP NEWS. June 2, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "McCree Award Winners" (PDF). Michigan Press Association. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Three Top Broadcasters Earn WAER Hall of Fame Honors". Syracuse University News. September 15, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2021.