Kaitlyn McCarthy is a dayside multimedia journalist for 21 News.

McCarthy joined the 21 News team in 2022 but became a dayside reporter in April 2024. Before reporting, Kaitlyn was a booker and assistant producer for 21 News 5 P.M.

At 21 WFMJ, Kaitlyn covered events, politics, spot news, and other stories across the Mahoning Valley.

Kaitlyn grew up in Northeast Ohio and graduated from Youngstown State University in 2023 with a telecommunication studies degree and a minor in journalism. Before graduating, McCarthy won a Senior Leadership Award.

While in college, Kaitlyn was an anchor and floor director for JambarTV.

Since she was a child, Kaitlyn has been passionate about telling stories and editing videos. These passions led her to decide to become a news reporter.

When Kaitlyn isn’t looking into the latest news, she loves being around her family and friends, playing video games, and getting in a quick workout at the gym.

Email Kaitlyn at [email protected] with any news ideas, and you can follow her on Facebook.