Whit Watson

Current

• Anchor/Host at Fox Sports Net

Past

• Anchor at ESPN
• Television Producer and Radio Reporter at Orlando Magic

Education

• Cornell University

Recommended

3 people have recommended Whit

Connections

17 connections

Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

• My Blog

Whit Watson’s Summary

Versatile, experienced, low-maintenance TV and radio pro with nearly 20 years of experience at the national and regional level. Not your typical "talent" -- I can see the whole picture. Have worked closely over the years with professionals in marketing, sales, programming, virtually every aspect of the business, and I know what works.

Whit Watson’s Specialties:

On-camera, voiceover, freelance writing, editing, proofreading. Specialties include play-by-play, studio, and field work. TV and radio experience in multiple sports formats.

Whit Watson’s Experience

• Anchor/Host

  Fox Sports Net

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  August 2003 — Present (4 years 10 months)

  Television host and play-by-play announcer for two Fox-owned regional sports networks in Florida (Sun Sports and FSN 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

  ESPN

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)

  April 1997 — August 2003 (6 years 5 months)

  Studio anchor for "SportsCenter," ESPNEWS, and a variety of specialty shows on ESPN2. Guest host on ESPN Radio and columnist for ESPN.com.

• 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

  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

Additional Information

Whit Watson’s Websites:

• My Blog

Whit Watson’s Interests:

Writing, travel, golf, fitness

Whit Watson’s Groups:

Florida State Golf Association Foundation member, USGA member

•    Cornell University Alumni Network member

Whit Watson’s Honors:

Wrote and hosted several Emmy-winning projects for Sun Sports and FSN Florida, Trinity Preparatory School (FL) Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2007

Whit Watson’s Contact Settings

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