ST. LOUIS — Illinois native Megan Kernan has been hired as the newest multi-skilled journalist on 5 On Your Side’s morning newscast, “Today in St. Louis.”
Kernan comes to 5 On Your Side after working as an MSJ at WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to her work in Tennessee, Kernan worked as an MSJ at WBAY in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
“I was in grade school watching KSDK when I decided I would become a news reporter one day,” said Kernan. “To be able to work for my hometown news station, the very one that sparked my passion in journalism, is a dream come true.”
“When hiring, KSDK always looks for the best qualified candidate and when that person also happens to be from the St. Louis area and has a strong desire to work in their hometown, it’s not the only factor but that matters to us,” said News Director Art Holliday. “From the time Megan applied for the ‘Today in St. Louis’ reporter position, she stressed how much she wanted to work at her hometown station. We’re excited that the next part of her professional journey will be at 5 On Your Side.”
A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Kernan earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.
Kernan fills the role left vacant when former MSJ Alex Fees was promoted to community impact manager. She starts her new role today.
About 5 On Your Side
5 On Your Side is the NBC affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri and has been a leader in local news, information, and community involvement for more than seven decades. 5 On Your Side is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), an innovative media company that owns and operates 64 television stations in 51 markets. To learn more about 5 On Your Side, please visit KSDK.com.
For more information contact:
Alicia Elsner, 314-444-5256
