Karley Marotta Biography
Karley Marotta is an American journalist working for WKOW as the sports director since October 2022. She joined the station as a weekend sports anchor and reporter in March 2020. Previously, she worked as a weekend sports anchor and reporter for WXOW News 19 in La Crosse, Wisconsin for nearly 3 years.
Karley Marotta Education
Marotta joined Indiana University-Bloomington in 2013 when she finished her high school education. In 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism. During college, she worked as a sports intern at WISN for a year and TODAY’s TMJ4.
Karley Marotta Career
Marotta has worked for WKOW as the sports director since she was promoted in October 2022, making her the first female sports director in the station’s history. Upon joining the station, she first worked as a weekend sports anchor and reporter in March 2020.
Previously, she worked as a weekend sports anchor and reporter for WXOW News 19 in La Crosse, Wisconsin for nearly 3 years. During her career, she has broadcasted big occasions including the Packers winning the NFC North at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minneapolis Miracle game between the Vikings and Saints, and the Bucks and Brewers playoffs. However, she is most fulfilled when she gets to know local teams and athletes.
Karley Marotta Age
Marotta was born on September 22, 1996, in the United States Of America. She is 27 years old as of 2023. Marotta celebrates her birthday every September 22nd as evidenced by her Instagram post on September 22, 2022, captioned “thankful for year 26 🤍”
Karley Marotta Height
Marotta stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Karley Marotta Family
Marotta grew up in Milwaukee alongside her younger siblings, Chloe, and Cameron. Chloe celebrates her birthday on July 7th as evidenced by Marotta’s Instagram post on July 7, 2024, captioned “To the one who makes me laugh until I cry- happy birthday sis!! Love you sm 🤍.”
Chloe is a basketball analyst and sports broadcaster for the Big East Conference. She graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public relations and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. In college, she was an All-Big East NCAA Division 1 basketball player.
Cameron was born on April 5, 1997, and is 27 years old as of 2024. On April 5, 2023, Marotta wished him a happy 26th birthday via her Instagram account. He graduated in 2019 from Marquette University with a degree in Marketing and is enrolled in the University’s graduate school.
In college, Cameron was a member of the BIG EAST All-Academic Team and was a program assistant for the school’s basketball team. Marotta’s father and grandfather both played basketball for Marquette University. Her father passed away in 2015 as evidenced by Cameron’s tweet “In 2015, Dr. Lovell spoke at my dad’s funeral. It was an honor for my family that day, and it’s been an…”
Her mother celebrates her birthday every November 17th as evidenced by her Instagram post on November 17, 2022, captioned “Happy birthday to my all-time favorite person🤍 I’ll cherish these moments with you forever mom!“
Karley Marotta Husband
Marotta got married to Jake Laihinen on August 6, 2022. On August 9, 2022, she posted a wedding picture of them on her Instagram account and captioned it “8•6•2022 was a true fairytale 🤍🕊The most magical day of our lives!”
Karley Marotta Net Worth
Marotta has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Karley Marotta Salary
Marotta earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Karley Marotta WKOW
Marotta is working at WKOW where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Amber Noggle
- Brandon Taylor
- Mark Charter
- Caroline Bach
- Jerel Ballard
- Bob Lindmeier
- Cameron Hopman
- Dana Fulton
- Pablo Iglesias