Kaylee Hartung was born on November 7, 1985, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. She is a well-known journalist and reporter with a diverse background in both news and sports broadcasting, especially recognized for her work with ESPN and the SEC Network.
Hartung attended Episcopal High School, a private coeducational institution in Baton Rouge. After high school, she pursued higher education at Washington and Lee University, a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Politics.
Kaylee launched her professional career at CBSNews.com, the digital division of CBS News. In this role, she reported daily news and was also responsible for photography, editing, and producing her reports—demonstrating a broad range of journalistic skills early in her career.
She began her television career as a production assistant on the long-running CBS political program, Face the Nation. While there, she also worked closely with veteran journalist Bob Schieffer, assisting him and gaining invaluable experience in political reporting. Additionally, she served as a reporter for CBS News programs including Washington Unplugged and Unplugged Under 40.
Hartung transitioned into sports broadcasting at CBS Sports Network. She covered a wide range of major sporting events, both online and on television. Her coverage included the PGA Championship, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), the BCS National Championship, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. She also contributed to CBS and Turner Sports as a correspondent for various collegiate and professional events.
In 2012, Hartung joined the Longhorn Network, an ESPN-affiliated network focused on University of Texas athletics. She hosted the program Longhorn Extra and was also involved in coverage of Texas Game Day.
In 2014, with the launch of the SEC Network—a collaboration between ESPN and the Southeastern Conference (SEC)—Hartung was onboarded as a reporter for SEC Nation. Her expertise in sports reporting allowed her to cover a broad range of SEC athletic events, including football, basketball, and baseball. She also made regular appearances on ESPN’s flagship program, SportsCenter.
Currently, Kaylee Hartung continues her role as a reporter for the SEC Network, contributing to various programs including the network’s Saturday morning show, SEC Nation, and recurring sports segments on SportsCenter.
| Birth Date: | 7 Nov, 1985 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist Reporter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Baton Rouge |
| Education: | Washington and Lee University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American journalist |
| Twitter Id: | KayleeHartung |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3.2 million |
