Kira Hoffelmeyer

Kira Hoffelmeyer is an accomplished media professional currently serving as the Digital News Director at KSL NewsRadio and KSL TV. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Oregon, Kira has over eight years of experience in both online and radio journalism. Her career has been marked by roles such as producer, writer, reporter, anchor and editor for various media outlets, including The Park Record Newspaper, Emerald Media Group, and KLCC.

Kira is known for her dynamic and engaging approach to news production, often described as a “pint-sized firecracker” with a “sometimes laughy, bubbly” demeanor. Her passion for delivering high-quality content matches her commitment to empowering her team and innovating the news delivery process. Since joining KSL NewsRadio in 2016, Kira progressed from part-time roles to becoming the youngest-ever Executive Producer of Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News. Now, she leads all digital initiatives for KSL NewsRadio and KSL TV.

While she’s a Murrow-winning journalist in broadcast, Kira is also recognized for her skills in online journalism, newsroom management, newsgathering, and social media. Her love for the Wasatch Mountains and Southern Utah’s red rocks brought her back to Utah, where she continues to make significant contributions to the media landscape.

While not in the newsroom, Kira serves as a board member for Amplify Utah, where she works to get student journalists’ work published in newsrooms across Utah. Additionally, she serves as the digital consultant for the Emerald Media Group, helping students build sound digital strategies and executing them, while also guiding professional staff in the same arena. As if that wasn’t enough — in January 2025, Kira began teaching as an associate instructor at the University of Utah.

Outside of work, you’ll find Kira playing with her three dogs, a cup of coffee in hand, along with a good book, a camera, and a notebook, always ready to capture the next story or color code her notes.

Connect with her on Instagram or contact Kira directly at khoffelmeyer@ksl.com.

Kira Hoffelmeyer is the digital news director for KSL NewsRadio and KSL TV.

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