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Hi, I’m Whit Watson. I’m a four-time Emmy winner and 10-time nominee with a wide range of experience as a host, announcer, and writer for television, radio, and digital at all levels.
Today I’m on-air with The Villages News Network and WVLG in the Orlando market, creating golf programming for iHeartMedia and NBC Sports Group, and producing podcast content like Media Credentials. I pride myself on delivering concise, energetic commentary, building relationships with athletes and producers, and helping brands tell compelling stories across multiple platforms.
Experience Level
Expert
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Talent at Villages News Network and WVLG
January 1, 2025 - June 9, 2024On-air host for VNN, The Villages News Network, and reporter/host for WVLG radio, The Soundtrack of The Villages. Broadcasting for the fastest-growing metro in the United States.
Radio Host at iHeartMedia
January 1, 2024 - June 9, 2024Created ‘Making The Cut, with Whit Watson,’ the only radio show in the Orlando market dedicated to golf, subsequently expanded to Jacksonville market. Book guests, research and write copy, and deliver golf news during a one-hour show.
Podcast Host at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2024Created “Media Credentials,” a podcast that platforms professionals who work in sports media. Book guests, research their background, record interviews, and edit final product via Adobe Audition. Distributed through Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast outlets.
Public Address Announcer at Various Central Florida Colleges and High Schools
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2024Deliver marketing messages and engage audiences with lineups and announcements at Central Florida colleges and high schools, including Stetson University and Trinity Preparatory School.
Talent at Golf Channel / NBC Sports Group
January 1, 2010 - June 9, 2024Play-by-play announcer for PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour, and European Tour events. Studio host for Golf Central and Golf Today. College basketball play-by-play for NBC Sports Network. Condense vast amounts of information into concise, informative delivery in a live setting.
Talent at PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Play-by-play announcer for PGA Tour events streaming on ESPN+. Coordinate with producers and directors and conduct extensive research to provide insightful commentary in a fast-paced, multi-stream environment.
Talent at Westwood One Sports
January 1, 2012 - June 9, 2024Provided live radio commentary and interviewed players at the Masters. Hosted 30-minute 'PGA Championship Tonight' wrap-up show after each round of the PGA Championship. Delivered live updates during Westwood One coverage of the US Open. Developed relationships with athletes, agents, announcers, and event administration to generate unique audio content for a global audience on both radio and digital.
Talent at SEC Network
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Host pregame, halftime, and postgame studio shows around syndicated game coverage during Southeastern Conference men’s basketball season. Required broad knowledge of teams and the conference and quick rapport with a variety of analysts and producers.
Talent at Sun Sports and Fox Sports Florida
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2010Lead studio host for regional sports channels in Florida. Play-by-play announcer for NCAA basketball, football, and baseball. Host and reporter for NBA, NHL, and Major League Baseball broadcasts. Pregame and postgame host at World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and BCS College Football National Championship Game. Leadership position for both studio and remote productions, requiring expert time management.
Anchor at ESPN
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003Host 'SportsCenter' and specialty shows on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNEWS, covering the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NHL, NCAA basketball and football, and motorsports. Reporter at the Boston Marathon and host at the Indianapolis 500. Researched and wrote copy to deliver breaking sports news across all dayparts.
Television and Radio Producer at Orlando Magic
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997First ever sideline reporter for the Orlando Magic Radio Network. Conceived, wrote, and produced features for Orlando Magic TV broadcasts and served as on-camera talent. Developed relationships with players and coaching staff to contribute content for NBA franchise.
Talent at Villages News Network and WVLG
January 1, 2025 - June 7, 2024On-air host for “VNN,” The Villages News Network, and reporter/host for WVLG radio, “The Soundtrack of The Villages.” Broadcaster for the fastest-growing metro in the United States.
Radio Host at iHeartMedia
January 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024Created ‘Making The Cut, with Whit Watson,’ the only radio show in the Orlando market dedicated to golf, subsequently expanded to Jacksonville market. Book guests, research and write copy, and deliver golf news during a one-hour show.
Talent at Golf Channel / NBC Sports Group
January 1, 2010 - June 7, 2024Play-by-play announcer for PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour, and European Tour events. Studio host for Golf Central and Golf Today. College basketball play-by-play for NBC Sports Network. Condense vast amounts of information into concise, informative delivery in a live setting.
Talent at PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Play-by-play announcer for PGA Tour events streaming on ESPN+. Coordinate with producers and directors and conduct extensive research to provide insightful commentary in a fast-paced, multi-stream environment.
Talent at Westwood One Sports
January 1, 2012 - June 7, 2024Provided live radio commentary and interview players at the Masters. Host 30-minute “PGA Championship Tonight” wrap-up show after each round of PGA Championship. Deliver live updates during Westwood One coverage of the US Open. Develop relationships with athletes, agents, announcers, and event administration to generate unique audio content for a global audience on both radio and digital.
Talent at SEC Network
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Host pregame, halftime, and postgame studio shows around syndicated game coverage during Southeastern Conference men’s basketball season. Required broad knowledge of teams and the conference and quick rapport with a variety of analysts and producers.
Talent at Sun Sports and Fox Sports Florida
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2010Lead studio host for regional sports channels in Florida. Play-by-play announcer for NCAA basketball, football, and baseball. Host and reporter for NBA, NHL, and Major League Baseball broadcasts. Pregame and postgame host at World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and BCS College Football National Championship Game. Leadership position for both studio and remote productions, requiring expert time management.
Anchor at ESPN
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003Host “SportsCenter” and specialty shows on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNEWS, covering the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NHL, NCAA basketball and football, and motorsports. Reporter at the Boston Marathon and host at the Indianapolis 500. Researched and wrote copy to deliver breaking sports news across all dayparts.
Television and Radio Producer at Orlando Magic
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997First ever sideline reporter for the Orlando Magic Radio Network. Conceived, wrote, and produced features for Orlando Magic TV broadcasts and served as on-camera talent. Developed relationships with players and coaching staff to contribute content for NBA franchise.
Talent at Villages News Network and WVLG
January 1, 2025 - June 14, 2024On-air host for VNN, The Villages News Network, and reporter/host for WVLG radio, delivering news and engaging content for the fastest-growing metro in the United States.
Radio Host at iHeartMedia
January 1, 2024 - June 14, 2024Created ‘Making The Cut, with Whit Watson,’ the only golf-dedicated radio show in the Orlando market, later expanding to the Jacksonville market. Responsibilities include booking guests, researching and writing copy, and delivering golf news during a one-hour show.
Podcast Host at Self-Produced Media
January 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024Created and host the “Media Credentials” podcast featuring interviews with professionals in sports media. Responsible for booking guests, researching backgrounds, recording interviews, and editing final products using Adobe Audition. Distributed via major podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify.
Public Address Announcer at Central Florida Colleges and High Schools
January 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024Deliver marketing messages and engage audiences with lineups and announcements at institutions including Stetson University and Trinity Preparatory School.
Talent at Golf Channel / NBC Sports Group
January 1, 2010 - June 14, 2024Play-by-play announcer for various PGA TOUR events, studio host for Golf Central and Golf Today, and college basketball play-by-play for NBC Sports Network. Skilled at delivering concise and informative live broadcasts of complex sports information.
Talent at PGA Tour Live on ESPN+
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Provided play-by-play announcing for PGA Tour events streaming on ESPN+, coordinating with producers and directors while conducting extensive research to provide insightful commentary in a fast-paced multi-stream environment.
Talent at Westwood One Sports
January 1, 2012 - June 14, 2024Provided live radio commentary and player interviews at the Masters, hosted a wrap-up show for the PGA Championship, and delivered live updates during US Open coverage. Developed strong relationships within the sports industry to generate unique audio content for a global audience.
Talent at SEC Network
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Hosted pregame, halftime, and postgame studio shows during the Southeastern Conference men’s basketball season. Leveraged broad team and conference knowledge to build quick rapport with analysts and producers.
Talent at Sun Sports and Fox Sports Florida
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2010Lead studio host for regional sports channels, play-by-play announcer for NCAA basketball, football, and baseball, and host/reporter for NBA, NHL, and MLB broadcasts. Managed leadership roles on studio and remote productions with expert time management skills.
Anchor at ESPN
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003Hosted SportsCenter and specialty shows covering major sports leagues and events. Reported from significant sports venues like the Boston Marathon and Indianapolis 500. Responsible for researching and writing copy to deliver breaking sports news across all dayparts.
Television and Radio Producer at Orlando Magic
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997First-ever sideline reporter for the Orlando Magic Radio Network. Conceived, wrote, and produced broadcast features while serving as on-camera talent. Developed close relationships with players and coaching staff to contribute content for the NBA franchise.
On-air host at Villages News Network / WVLG
January 1, 2025 - PresentOn-air host for 'VNN' and reporter/host for WVLG radio, 'The Soundtrack of The Villages.' Broadcaster for the fastest-growing metro in the United States.
Radio Host at iHeartMedia
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreated ‘Making The Cut, with Whit Watson,’ the only radio show in the Orlando market dedicated to golf, subsequently expanded to Jacksonville market. Book guests, research and write copy, and deliver golf news during a one-hour show.
Podcast Host at Media Credentials
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreated “Media Credentials,” a podcast that platforms professionals who work in sports media. Book guests, research their background, record interviews, and edit final product via Adobe Audition. Distributed through Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast outlets.
Public Address Announcer at Central Florida colleges and high schools (Stetson University; Trinity Preparatory School)
January 1, 2023 - PresentDeliver marketing messages and engage audiences with lineups and announcements at Central Florida colleges and high schools, including Stetson University and Trinity Preparatory School.
Talent at Golf Channel / NBC Sports Group
January 1, 2010 - PresentPlay-by-play announcer for PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour, and European Tour events. Studio host for Golf Central and Golf Today. College basketball play-by-play for NBC Sports Network. Condense vast amounts of information into concise, informative delivery in a live setting.
Talent at PGA TOUR LIVE ON ESPN+
December 31, 2023 - September 20, 2025Play-by-play announcer for PGA Tour events streaming on ESPN+. Coordinate with producers and directors and conduct extensive research to provide insightful commentary in a fast-paced, multi-stream environment.
Talent at Westwood One Sports
January 1, 2012 - PresentProvided live radio commentary and interview players at the Masters. Host 30-minute “PGA Championship Tonight” wrap-up show after each round of PGA Championship. Deliver live updates during Westwood One coverage of the US Open. Develop relationships with athletes, agents, announcers, and event administration to generate unique audio content for a global audience on both radio and digital.
Talent at SEC Network
December 31, 2010 - September 20, 2025Host pregame, halftime, and postgame studio shows around syndicated game coverage during Southeastern Conference men’s basketball season.
Talent at Sun Sports and Fox Sports Florida
December 31, 2010 - September 20, 2025Lead studio host for regional sports channels in Florida. Play-by-play announcer for NCAA basketball, football, and baseball. Host and reporter for NBA, NHL, and Major League Baseball broadcasts. Pregame and postgame host at World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and BCS College Football National Championship Game. Leadership position for both studio and remote productions, requiring expert time management.
Anchor at ESPN
December 31, 2003 - September 20, 2025Host “SportsCenter” and specialty shows on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNEWS, covering the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NHL, NCAA basketball and football, and motorsports. Reporter at the Boston Marathon and host at the Indianapolis 500. Researched and wrote copy to deliver breaking sports news across all dayparts.
Television and Radio Producer at Orlando Magic
December 31, 1997 - September 20, 2025First ever sideline reporter for the Orlando Magic Radio Network. Conceived, wrote, and produced features for Orlando Magic TV broadcasts and served as on-camera talent. Developed relationships with players and coaching staff to contribute content for NBA franchise.
Education
B.A. at Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993B.A. in English (With Distinction) at Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Telecommunications
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