Laura Okmin is an American reporter who covers news for the NFL from FOX. She came into contact with Fox Sports Network in 2002 and began her career there as a reporter, presenter or presenter. She held numerous job titles while working for the FOX family.
Laura Okmin currently works as a reporter for the NFL for FOX while appearing for both program shows, FOX NFL SUNDAY and FOX NFL KICKOFF. She has also interviewed and reported on big names over two decades, including MLB All-Star Games, multiple NBA Finals, two Olympics, 10 Super Bowls, and World Series.
Early life
Okmin was born on June 11, 1972, and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She holds her citizenship for the United States. Laura Okmin is the daughter of the late Lynne Okmin, who died of cancer many years ago. She has also written a book based on her story as a tribute to her mother. Laura Okmin received her journalism degree from the University of Kansas. She began her television career as a sports host or reporter in Montgomery for a Chicago sports channel where she had to travel with the Chicago Bulls during the championship run. During her session in Chicago, she was honored with the Chicago Midwest Emmy for outstanding achievement in sports while single-handedly covering the sport.
Laura Okmin career
Laura Okmin worked as an AFC reporter for FOX Sports from 2018-2019. She used to provide analysis for the NFL from Westwood One on Thursday nights and Monday nights. Laura hosted FoxSports.com covering the London 2012 Summer Olympics and Sochi 2014 Winter Games. She has served as a reporter for the Orange and Fiesta BCS Bowl Games. Okmin began LO productions and produced PROfiles for a 30-minute series featuring NFL personalities off the field.
The show was broadcast on FSN. She hosted a number of shows while serving as executive producer for VIZIO, securing title sponsorship and writing for each episode. Before this job, Okmin worked for TNT/TBS Sports from 2002-2003, where she hosted Braves and Thrashers while also serving as a reporter for NBA playoffs. She was with CNN for five years while she was a reporter and anchor. From 1997 to 2002 she hosted programs such as Page One, CNN Morning News, CNN Early Edition, and NBA Today, which she simulcast daily on CNN and CNNSI.
Laura Okmin biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Laura Okmin |
| date of birth | June 11, 1972 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 51 years |
| place of birth | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| nationality | American |
| job | sports journalist |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | cancer |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 5′ 10” – in centimeters – 177 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 70kg – in pounds – 154 pounds |
| body measurements | 34-25-35 |
| bra size | 32B |
| waist size | 25 inches |
| hip size | 35 inches |
| shoe size | 7.5 (US) |
| Hair color | Blond |
| eye color | blue |
| body type | Slim |
Laura Okmin family | |
| father | – |
| mother | – |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | – |
| University | University of Kansas |
relationship status | |
| marital status | Married |
| who is Laura Okmin’s husband? | Michael Hagerty |
| children | none |
Personal life
Laura Okmin is married to Michael Hagerty. They jointly own a production company called Okerty Entertainment, which specializes in scripted and unscripted content. The couple have lived a happily married life in Nashville together with an adoring dog named Booyah. Laura loves dogs and enjoys spending time with them.
Laura Okmin net worth
She is one of the top-rated analysts working for FOX Sports. Laura has an annual salary of between $20,000 and $100,000. She has built a successful life through her journalistic career. It is estimated that she earns a net worth of around $1 million to $3 million.
Facts About Laura Okmin
- In honor of her mother, she wrote a book called Mommy Has Cancer, which was published in 2002.
- She is passionate about educating and mentoring young women who want to get into sports broadcasting with her company GALvanize.
- She also leads a media training program for professional athletes, NFL and MLB teams, coaches, and business people.
- Laura seems to be very active on her social media platforms including Instagram. She used to update her reported news daily on Instagram.