Whit Watson

Current

Anchor/Host at Fox Sports Net
Anchor/Host at Sun Sports / Fox Sports Florida

Past

Anchor at ESPN
Television Producer and Radio Reporter at Orlando Magic

Education

Cornell University

Recommended

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Connections

173 connections

Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

My Blog

Whit Watson’s Summary

Versatile, experienced, self-sufficient TV and radio pro. Multiple Emmy-winner. 20 years of above-the-line experience in TV, radio, Internet, and print. Expertise includes the NBA, Major League Baseball, college football, college basketball, golf, and multiple other assignments at the national and regional level. Not just "talent," but an across-the-board contributor in marketing, sales, and PR. Interested in investing my experience and interpersonal skills into new challenges as an announcer, writer, consultant, or advisor.

Whit Watson’s Specialties:

Extensive resume' as a host, play-by-play announcer, voice talent, writer, and producer. Proven skills in seeing the big picture and executing the smallest details. An exceptional resource as a media consultant, or as hands-on, low-maintenance talent. Skilled consensus-builder who thrives on finding solutions.

Whit Watson’s Experience

Anchor/Host

Fox Sports Net

(Public Company; Broadcast Media industry)

August 2003 — Present (6 years 4 months)

Television host and play-by-play announcer for two Fox-owned regional sports networks in Florida (Sun Sports and Fox Sports Florida). Extensive experience in the NBA, Major League Baseball, college football, high school championships, golf, and much more. Extensive writing portfolio and versatile skill set.
Anchor/Host

Sun Sports / Fox Sports Florida

(Broadcast Media industry)

2003 — Present (6 years )

Sun Sports and Fox Sports Florida are the FLA-based brands for Fox Sports Net (same as above).
Anchor

ESPN

(Public Company; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)

April 1997 — August 2003 (6 years 5 months)

Hired at age 25 as studio anchor for "SportsCenter," ESPNEWS, and a variety of specialty shows on ESPN2. Guest host on ESPN Radio and columnist for ESPN.com. Specialties/event coverage included hosting "NBA Matchup" (co-produced by NBA Entertainment), "NBA 2Night," "RPM 2Night," Indy 500, Boston Marathon, NASCAR, and more.
Television Producer and Radio Reporter

Orlando Magic

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Sports industry)

August 1993 — April 1997 (3 years 9 months)

Developed, wrote, and produced original TV programming for Orlando NBA franchise. On-camera host and reporter. Studio host and reporter for Magic radio broadcasts. Worked closely with sales, marketing, and broadcast departments to satisfy production requirements.

Whit Watson’s Education

Cornell University

BA , English , 1989 — 1993

Graduated "with distinction" (honors) in English, concentration in Communications

Activities and Societies:

National Merit Scholar, Cornell National Scholar, Dean's List, Cornell Ski Club, WVBR-FM, Cornell Information and Referral Center Information Specialist, Phi Gamma Delta