Joe Kepner, the sports and news journalist for WFTV, has announced that he is leaving WFTV on his Twitter, and fans are curious to know what future plans he has for himself.
The sports journalist has worked as a sports anchor for the past 14 years on WFTV, covering some great meaningful stories during his career.
Now, the journalist is quitting his job and starting a new chapter in his life. Let us learn more about the journalist’s plans for the future after quitting his current job, his net worth, and details of his personal life, like his wife and family.
Where Is Joe Kepner Going After Leaving WFTV?
Joe Kepner announced his departure from his job at WFTV after 14 years of working as a sports and news journalist at the station, leaving fans wondering where Joe is going after leaving WFTV.
In a Twitter post, the former WFTV journalist wrote,
“The end is what makes it valuable. Knowing it won’t last forever forces you to enjoy the moments while you have them. #SportsBrothers Now, like @ChristianBruey, it’s time for me to move on to something new.”
Kepner did not reveal his future plans on his social media, but his LinkedIn profile has an update revealing his plans after WFTV.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Joe Kepner has joined Disney Sports/ESPN Wide World of Sports as a Public Relations Manager. The company works with a variety of Disney Sports Solutions for coaches and teams.
In a way, he will be connected to his roots which is sports, but he will not be in the field reporting or journaling the events; instead, he will work as a media relations and public relations manager between the company and the teams.
Sports Anchor Joe Kepner’s Net Worth Revealed
Former sports anchor Joe Kepner has an estimated net worth of $100,000, with his annual salary at WFTV estimated to be around $30000-$80000.
The journalist has worked in the field for over 16 years, with 14 years of journalism in WFTV alone and more than two years in KRCR ABC 7.
Kepner has also reported one of the Emmy-winning documentaries as a reporter about the first person with Down Syndrome who completed a full Ironman Triathlon named “Chris Nikic: A Life Of Inclusion.”
Although he was a sports reporter, he also filled in the news desk on occasion.
Who Is Joe Kepner’s Wife?
Joe Kepner is married to his wife, Briana Kepner, who is a designer specializing in crochet designs. She is an artist who turns a ball of yarn into something beautiful and meaningful, ranging from clothes to toys to decoratives.
She has her own crochet and knitting Instagram page with over 33.7k followers, and her business site name is Briana K designs.
The couple has two sons whose names are not disclosed, but the family goes out on trips and outings often since both the parents are very outgoing and love getting out of the house.