Ike Bendavid
29 | Senior Reporter, WCAX-TV
Residence: Chittenden
Career highlights you are most proud of.
Winning a Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting and being nominated for four regional Emmys.
Community involvement.
Includes being host of the annual Make-A-Wish Vermont’s Beardies competition and speaking to future journalists around the state.
Motivation for living and working in Vermont.
It’s a true honor to tell stories in the state that I grew up in. This connection to my roots enriches every aspect of my professional and personal journey.
Favorite part of your job.
Being a reporter offers an exhilarating unpredictability, with each day presenting a new story. This role alsogives me the opportunity to travel and connect with Vermonters in every corner of the Green Mountains. It’s this blend of storytelling and community engagement that truly makes my job enriching.
Most inspiring mentor.
My grandmother Irene has always been a guiding light in my life. Her stories and lessons taught me the value of hard work to not only achieve success, but also to live a life filled with kindness and purpose.
Something fun about yourself that few people know.
I’m quite skilled in the kitchen, with pasta as my signature dish.
Three words that best describe you.
Motivated, passionate and hungry.
Favorite Vermont escape.
Heading back home to Shaftsbury. If I can’t do that, I escape to the mountains for a hike.
Favorite Vermont season.
Early fall, when the leaves start changing but summer is trying to hang out a bit longer.
Favorite downtime activity.
Spending time in nature with my fiancee and our dog, Miles. I also love live music.
