Joey Klecka

Digital Content Manager
Joey Klecka

Joey is a longtime Alaskan with childhood roots in Eagle River. Having grown up exploring the vast wilderness of Alaska, he has a strong grasp of what makes the state unique.

Joey graduated with a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and spent eight years covering the sports scene on the Kenai Peninsula as a reporter for the Peninsula Clarion.

At Alaska's News Source, Joey worked as producer of the Morning Edition before taking up a role as digital reporter and ultimately the position of Digital Content Manager at the station.

Education
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2011, Journalism
  • Awards
  • Alaska Press Club - 2nd place in Best Media Website (team award) 2022
  • Alaska Press Club - 1st place in Best Sports Reporting 2019
  • Alaska Press Club - 3rd place in Best Sports Feature 2019
  • Alaska Press Club - 3rd place in Best Sports Feature 2017
  • Alaska Broadcasters Association - 1st place Use of Digital Media 2022