NFL reporter Aileen Hnatiuk has made a big career announcement on social media.
The 26-year-old Florida native shared an update on Instagram that she’s joining Tampa NBC affiliate WFLA-TV News Channel 8 as a sports reporter.
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Aileen previously worked for local NBC affiliate WVLA in Louisiana.
She covered Louisiana State University college athletics as well as the New Orleans Saints.
In her career update, Hnatiuk shared that she’ll cover the Tampa professional sports teams, including the Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays, and Rowdies as well as the University of South Florida athletics.
Aileen added that South Lousiana “will forever have a special place in my heart.”
She also thanked “every viewer, coach, player, staff member” for the acceptance of the Floridian.
Hnatiuk ended her caption, writing: “Tampa, I’m coming for you! See ya in July.”
And her legion of fans swooped into the comments on her latest announcement.
One wrote: “Yay honey I’m so happy for you. Congratulations.”
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Another said: “So excited for you!”
A third commented: “Congrats queen.”
Aileen has over 65,000 Instagram followers.
She received popularity after her sign-off for the 2022 season went viral.
Hnatiuk is a former volleyball star for the East Carolina University Pirates.
The 26-year-old is also the daughter of ex-PGA golfer Glen Hnatiuk.