In a significant career milestone, Kaylee Hartung is set to serve as a sideline reporter for the first time at the National Football League's Super Bowl, which will be televised by NBC on February 8. Hartung will share sideline duties with Melissa Stark in what marks only the second occasion NBC has employed two sideline reporters for its Super Bowl coverage.
Leading up to the Super Bowl, Hartung is also assigned to report from the Chicago Bears' sideline during Sunday's divisional round playoff contest broadcast on NBC, featuring the Bears versus the Los Angeles Rams. This event marks her fifth time covering NFL playoff games for the network.
Beyond football, Hartung’s versatility in sports journalism is demonstrated by her role as a reporter for NBC's coverage of the aerials and moguls freestyle skiing events at the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
Her extensive experience in football broadcasting includes a position as a sideline reporter for Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football," a role she has held since the series commenced in 2022. Additionally, Hartung contributes as a correspondent for NBC's "TODAY" show, extending her presence beyond sports into general news and events.
Hartung’s expanding portfolio with NBC and Prime Video highlights her growing prominence in sports media and underlines NBC's strategy of utilizing seasoned reporters across multiple major sporting events to deliver comprehensive and engaging coverage.