Payton Buse
Evansville
Summary
Sports Media Specialist with a proven track record in television and radio broadcasting. Award-winning success both as director and an announcer. Tailored a diverse skillset through experience in many roles while being a part of over one hundred annual broadcasts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Executive Producer - ESPN+
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
07.2025 - Current
- Manages ESPN+ operational activities at University of Evansville to enhance fan experience and engagement.
- Executes script production and live switching for over 80 events annually across five sports.
- Coordinated efforts with coaches, campus administration, and the Missouri Valley Conference to ensure seamless broadcast scheduling.
- Compiled crew member availability to construct event crew call schedules.
- Helps oversee budgeting for crew payroll, assessed equipment needs, and vehicle rentals to ensure seamless equipment movement.
Play-by-Play Announcer/Production Worker
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Delivers engaging commentary and updates for diverse sporting events on ESPN+ to enhance viewer experience.
- Gained insights into multiple positions necessary for seamless execution of broadcast activities.
- When not announcing, is utilized in: directing, technical directing, replay operation, audio leveling, graphics operation, and camera operation.
Sports Director
95.7 The Spin
Evansville, IN
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Oversight of the station's award-winning sports department.
- Coordinated with station management to ensure comprehensive preparation of all components and promotional activities for each broadcast.
- Coordinated crew availability to ensure efficient event crew call management.
- Assisted station manager in formulating an annual budget to optimize resource allocation.
- Started the station's sports designated social media pages, posting broadcast information and other relative sports news.
- Completed duties as an announcer and talk-show host, alongside sports director roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2025
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Television and radio broadcasting
- Audio and video editing
- Social media strategy
- Studio and production management
Timeline
Director/Executive Producer - ESPN+
University of Evansville
07.2025 - Current
Play-by-Play Announcer/Production Worker
University of Southern Indiana
08.2022 - Current
Sports Director
95.7 The Spin
08.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Southern Indiana