Scott Pelley Speaking Fee: $75,000 to $100,000
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Primary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events
Secondary Topic Category:
Politics
Scott Pelley Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Scott Pelley is one of America’s most distinguished journalists, with more than 40 years of experience reporting on the world’s most significant events. A longtime correspondent for 60 Minutes and former anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, he has reported from global conflict zones and conducted headline-making interviews with world leaders. The author of Truth Worth Telling, Pelley offers audiences a unique perspective on leadership, integrity, and decision-making in uncertain times. His work has earned 51 Emmy Awards, four duPont-Columbia Awards, and three Peabody Awards.
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