Matt Gutman

Award-winning journalist Matt Gutman joined CBS News as chief correspondent in 2026.

In addition to reporting for "CBS Mornings" and "CBS Evening News," Gutman will serve as a lead correspondent for "48 Hours" and contribute to future seasons of "60 Minutes." He is based in Los Angeles.

Gutman previously worked at ABC News, where he most recently served as chief national correspondent. He brings nearly three decades of experience covering some of the largest national and international news events of our time, including the Israel-Hamas war, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of George Floyd, flash floods in Texas and mass shootings across the country.

Throughout his career, Gutman has set himself apart for his in-the-field reporting. He has covered every major conflict in the Middle East over the past 25 years, and was one of the earliest journalists to arrive in Israel after the Oct. 7 terror attack. In 2022, Gutman was on the ground in Ukraine when Russia invaded.

He has also covered climate change and natural disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires and famines from six continents.

Gutman has been honored with numerous awards for his work, including Emmys, Edward R. Murrow Awards, a duPont, a Gracie Award and an NABJ Award.