Broadcast Reporting Alumna Kelly Sasso is a News Anchor for WTAE-TV Alumni Profile
Meet Kelly Sasso
- Job Title & Employer
- Anchor, WTAE-TV
- Major/Program
- Broadcast Reporting
- College Activities
- Staying involved in just about every student-produced show with special interest in Point News Now, where I anchored and reported.
- Hometown
- Greensburg, Pa.
- High School
- Hempfield High School
- Hobbies & Interests
- Healthy living! This business can be so crazy that taking good care of your mental and physical health in your downtime is a must.
"The classes I took required that I go out and shoot and write stories on tight deadlines - sometimes solo, sometimes in a team - which is the exact skill you need when you take your first job."
What factors led you to pursue your undergraduate degree at Point Park?
I chose Point Park based on its facilities and emphasis on broadcasting as a major. It was simply a bonus the campus was located in beautiful and active Downtown Pittsburgh. I made memories and friendships there that will last forever.
In what ways did your Point Park experience prepare you for the real world?
The classes I took required that I go out and shoot and write stories on tight deadlines - sometimes solo, sometimes in a team - which is the exact skill you need when you take your first job.
What do you enjoy most about your job and why?
I love the role of local news in a community. It serves as a crux - a central place people can go to learn about the happenings, events and inspirational stories of those around them. I also find myself really gravitating toward the "get ready" mentality of morning news. I find it very fulfilling to help people walk out the door in the morning feeling like they know what's important that day.
What advice do you have for a student interested in pursuing a similar degree at Point Park?
Take advantage of all of the opportunities the University offers! Get involved in extracurricular activities, complete as many internships as you can and watch closely to see what your peers are doing. Your experience at Point Park will be what you make it. The great news is, if you're looking, you'll find opportunity to soar!