Kaitlin Sharkey is an American sports journalist and sports reporter and anchor for WGN-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program WGN Sports Show
Breakthrough:Appointed Chicago Bears beat reporter for WGN-TV, traveling with the team for all matches in 2022
10 Quick Facts About Kaitlin Sharkey
- Full Name: Kaitlin Sharkey
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program WGN Sports Show
- Current Role: Sports reporter and anchor
- Current Employer: WGNTV
- Place of Birth: Wisconsin
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Reporter, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Sports Journalist
- Media Level: Regional
Kaitlin Sharkey Age
Kaitlin Sharkey's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she earned a Graduate in Journalism.
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Qualification: Graduate
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 2013
Career & Work
Kaitlin Sharkey's career includes news and reporting roles with WGN-TV, a television station and FOX 32 (WFLD).
Organization: WGN-TV
Role: Sports Reporter and Anchor
Period: 2022–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Organization: FOX 32 (WFLD)
Role: Sports Reporter
Period: 2020–2022
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Relocated to the Chicago market to cover regional major leagues.
Organization: FOX6 (WITI)
Role: Sports Reporter
Period: 2016–2019
Details: Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Covered local sports over a three-year period.
Organization: WBAY
Role: Sports Reporter
Period: 2014–2016
Details: Green Bay, Wisconsin · Reported on regional sports at the ABC affiliate.
Organization: WSAW
Role: Sports Reporter
Period: 2013–2014
Details: Wausau, Wisconsin · Began her broadcast career at the local CBS affiliate.
Rise to Fame
Kaitlin Sharkey rose to prominence for her role on the television show WGN Sports Show.
Notable Works
- TV Show: WGN Sports Show (Co-Host, 2022-Present) — Nightly 30-minute sports program airing on WGN-TV
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kaitlin Sharkey
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Wisconsin
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
