Kainani Stevens Shapes Jaguars Stories On and Off Game Day

From journalism school to sports reporting

Stevens grew up in New England and studied journalism at Northeastern University in Boston. During her first two years there, she interned with Boston Red Sox radio after being selected through a class led by radio announcer Joe Castiglione.

The NFL profile reports that Stevens was 19 when she interviewed Red Sox players, including David Ortiz. She later worked in local television, covering different sports, before seeking a role beyond TV news.

She interviewed for the Jaguars position in 2023. Stevens said the organization’s production resources and emphasis on quality made the role a strong fit.

A varied role with the Jaguars

Stevens writes her own material and produces the programs she appears on. She co-hosts “Jags AM” three days a week with Brian Sexton and John Oehser, and conducts weekly feature interviews with players.

Her work also includes co-hosting broadcasts on local affiliates, writing for the Jaguars website and interviewing players before and after games. At home games, she conducts the postgame interview on the stadium jumbotron, the NFL said.

The demands of a football schedule

Stevens told the NFL that the schedule can be challenging. The role involves work on nights, weekends and holidays, and she described managing that commitment as an important part of the job.

Her previous television news experience prepared her for deadline-driven work, she said. She also noted that each day can be different, a quality she enjoys.