Contact Info

bsmith@wkbt.com

Brian started at WKBT in July of 2008 as Internet Content Coordinator. He graduated from Winona State University in 2008 with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. A La Crosse native, Brian can remember watching his future co-workers anchor newscasts when he was little. Prior to working at WKBT, he was a Sports Information Assistant for three years with the Winona State Athletic Department and was the Media Relations Intern with the La Crosse Loggers in 2006.

Brian helps publish day-to-day content for News8000.com and all of WKBT's social media outlets. He also coordinates sales orders and produces advertisements for the website. Brian enjoys the unpredictable days at News 8, and occasionally travels outside of the office to help report breaking news stories.

Favorite way to spend a day off? On the golf course

What sports team are you a big fan of? Brewers, Packers

Do you have a hobby? I play and write music for guitar. I also played tenor and baritone saxophone for jazz ensembles in college

Favorite band: Alter Bridge

Favorite song: “The Count of Tuscany” by Dream Theater

Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings trilogy

Favorite food: Lasagna

Pizza. Sausage, pepperoni or everything on it? Pepperoni