About
Bailey Leasure is a web content editor for ArizonaSports.com and KTAR.com and works as an on-call producer and board operator for Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and KTAR News 92.3 FM. A native of Chandler, Arizona, Bailey is a passionate sports fan and rock music enthusiast. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys traveling and attending concerts and sporting events.
Expertise
- Sports journalism and digital content writing
- Radio producing and board operation
- Broadcast and technical direction
- Live sports radio production
Experience
- Web Content Editor (2024–Present) – Writes sports and news articles, updates KTAR and Arizona Sports websites, and manages social media content.
- On-Call Producer/Board Operator (2023–Present) – Produces and operates radio shows, including “Bickley & Marotta” and “Burns & Gambo.”
- Producer/Technical Director – Worked with the Varsity Sports Show on live sports coverage and production tasks.
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (2021)
- Mesa Community College – Associate’s degree (2016)
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2025Arizona Harkins Theatres to screen all Best Picture nominees for $5 each
Harkins Theatres in Arizona is offering moviegoers the chance to see all films that were nominated for this year’s Academy Award's Best Picture for $5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2025Chandler International Film Festival returns in January for its 9th festival
The Chandler International Film Festival returns Friday for its ninth iteration, which will span over 10 days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2025Tucson woman sentenced for role in human trafficking case
A Tucson woman was sentenced to prison for her role in a human trafficking case involving migrants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2025Morgan Wallen making 2-night Glendale stop a part of 2025 tour
Country music star Morgan Wallen will be making a two-night stop in Glendale on back-to-back nights in July during his 2025 I'm the Problem Tour.
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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Jan 21, 2025How IRAs are a helpful tool in retirement planning
When it comes to retirement planning, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be a great tool for income growth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 20, 2025Ricemill to open 3 new Asian rice bowl restaurants in metro Phoenix this year
Ricemill, an Asian rice bowl restaurant, is planning to open three new locations in metro Phoenix this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025Eastbound US 60/Grand Avenue in Surprise closed for several hours due to crash
Eastbound US 60/Grand Avenue was closed for several hours Sunday night after a crash, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025Suspect outstanding after hit-and-run collision in Phoenix leaves 1 dead
Police are searching for a suspect after a Phoenix man was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 19, 2025Second phase of road project near Scottsdale begins Wednesday
The second phase of a road improvement project on McKellips Road near Scottsdale is set to begin on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 18, 2025Carbon monoxide poisoning in Mesa leaves 3 people dead
Three people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Mesa on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2025Gilbert launches new campaign for construction support in Heritage District
The town of Gilbert is launching a new campaign in support of upcoming construction in its downtown Heritage District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2025New wine bar opens in downtown Goodyear’s GSQ district
Bacchus, Wine and Debauchery, a new wine bar in downtown Goodyear, is now open for business.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2025WeRide microtransit program expands to fourth West Valley city
WeRide, a public transportation program in the West Valley, is adding a new service in Peoria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2025Peoria partners with GCU for entrepreneur training program
The city of Peoria and Grand Canyon University have announced a partnership for a entrepreneur training program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Phoenix, Valley Metro extends grant program for businesses impacted by light rail construction
The city of Phoenix and Valley Metro have extended a grant program for small businesses affected by the light rail construction in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Woman injured after shooting near Desert Ridge Marketplace
A woman was injured in a shooting near Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Southbound I-17 reopens at Loop 303 in north Phoenix after crash
The southbound lanes of the Interstate 17 freeway in north Phoenix have reopened following a crash on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Pair of Tucson men charged after seizure of over 70 pounds of fentanyl
Two men were indicted on several charges for the possession and selling 75 pounds of fentanyl pills in Tucson in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Valley residents win HBO Max game show ‘Fast Friends’
Valley residents Michelle Keoghan and Suzanne Theune are the winners of HBO Max’s game show "Fast Friends".
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2025Phoenix granted $15 million for electric vehicle charging improvements
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that Phoenix has been granted $15 million that will go toward the improvement of electric vehicle charging.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 20241 person dead after single-vehicle crash in Phoenix
A 41-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle collision Saturday morning in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2024Suspect outstanding after Phoenix hit-and-run collision leaves 1 dead
Police are searching for a suspect after a Phoenix man was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2024President-elect Donald Trump focuses on border control during speech in Phoenix
President-elect Donald Trump laid out his plans for border control during his speech at Turning Point’s AmericaFest event in Phoenix on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2024Peoria signs agreement for development on over 6,000 acres of State Trust land
The Peoria City Council has signed a partnership with the Arizona State Land Department for development of 6,700 acres of State Trust land.