Karen Loftus Biography
Karen Loftus is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WFLA-TV as a weekend sports anchor and reporter. She has been working for the station since 2020after working in New Orleans.
Karen Loftus Age
Loftus is 38 years old as of 2024. She was born in September 1985 in Maryland, United States.
Karen Loftus Height
Loftus stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Karen Loftus Family
Loftus has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also not known if Loftus has any siblings.
Karen Loftus Husband
Loftus is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Loftus being in any past relationship with anyone.
Karen Loftus Net Worth
Loftus has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a sports anchor.
Karen Loftus Salary
Loftus earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Karen Loftus Education
Loftus attended Lingerer High School before enrolling at Richmond University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She was drawn to the field of pre-med with a focus on biology due to her passion for science, Loftus found herself uncertain about her career path. However, during her sophomore year, she made a significant pivot, shifting her focus from science to communication studies and journalism. This change in direction was motivated by her desire to pursue a career in broadcasting and sports.
Karen Loftus Career
Loftus holds the position of weekend sports anchor and reporter at WFLA-TV, where she has been employed since 2020. Before joining WFLA-TV, she worked in New Orleans, where her responsibilities included covering sports teams such as the Pelicans, the Saints, LSU, and Tulane, as well as significant events like Joe Burrow winning the Heisman Trophy. Loftus had the opportunity to cover the Crescent City, culminating in LSU’s historic National Championship season.
Before her time in New Orleans, Loftus was based in Roanoke, Virginia, and Hagerstown, Maryland. In these locations, she covered a wide range of sports, from NASCAR to ACC athletics. It was in these areas that she began her career in sports journalism.
Outside of work, Loftus enjoys a variety of leisure activities, including waterskiing, biking, spending time outdoors, relaxing by the pool, running, solving crossword puzzles, reading, attending sporting events, and going to concerts. She is enthusiastic about exploring new cities and their surroundings, including beaches, and is eager to cover sports in the vibrant Tampa area.
Karen Loftus WFLA
Loftus is working at WFLA alongside other famous WFLA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Jack Royer
- Jeff Berardelli
- Leigh Spann
- Amanda Holly
- Rebecca Barry
- Eric Stone
- Walt Buteau
- Shannon Behnken
- Mahsa Saeidi
- Dan Lucas
Karen Loftus Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.