Tom Brokaw’s Net Worth

Tom Brokaw is an American television news journalist and writer who has accumulated a tremendous net worth. He currently has a net worth of around $80 million. This amount is believed to have been accrued through his career and book sales.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Tom Brokaw is also a well-known author and documentary producer. He has authored seven books including The Greatest Generation. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Tom Brokaw was born on February 6, 1940, in Webster, South Dakota. His father, Anthony Orville “Red” Brokaw, was a construction foreman for the Army Corps of Engineers. While he studied political science at the University of Iowa, he dropped out after two years. However, he returned to school after the war to study at the University of South Dakota. There, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Tom Brokaw was the NBC Nightly News’ lead anchor for more than two decades. He also worked as a managing editor for 22 years. Prior to his stint with NBC, he was the anchor of Los Angeles-based station 11pm News. At NBC, he earned a salary of $8 million.

Brokaw was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August 2013, after he appeared on the Morning Joe show. He had been hospitalized because of the disease. It was not confirmed if he would live or die. But in 2014, his condition was stabilized. Although the health of journalists over 80 was deteriorating, Brokaw was not expected to be hospitalized again.

Tom Brokaw and his wife, Meredith Lynn Auld, have three children. They have a ranch in Park County, Montana. When their ranch was sold in June 2017, they got a $17.9 million profit.

Tom Brokaw began working for NBC in 1966. As a reporter, he covered the Watergate scandal and the fall of the Berlin Wall. He was also appointed as a White House correspondent. For many years, this position was kept secret. After signing a five-year contract with NBC in 1997, he was given a 10-year extension.

During his career, Tom Brokaw has won several awards and honors. He has been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. He is also a board director of the Committee to Protect Journalists. He also serves on the board of directors of the International Rescue Committee and the American Legion Boys State. He is an active member of the International Association of Media Professionals, the National Association of Broadcasters, and the Council on Foreign Relations.

Tom Brokaw has an official Twitter account, with more than 311k followers. He also hosts several documentaries on the History Channel. Additionally, he is a popular keynote speaker at major universities. He also gives motivational speeches. Some of his best known programs include the Today Show and the History Channel’s The Greatest Generation. Since joining NBC, he has served as a special correspondent and an anchor for the network’s three most-watched news programs.