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 | Apr 26, 2024Construction begins for 1st tenant in Gateway East airport business park in Mesa
Ground recently broke on a headquarters and manufacturing facility focused on climate control and energy management solutions near the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2024Trunk Space event venue looking for new home after 8 years at current Phoenix location
The Trunk Space, a Phoenix nonprofit venue that hosts art, music and theater events, will be looking for a new home at the end of May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2024Retail center near Glendale Community College sells for $5.5 million
Avenue at Olive Park, a fully leased 3-acre retail center near Glendale Community College, was sold recently for $5.5 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2024Restaurant franchisee buys Peoria retail center 83 Marketplace for $11.1 million
A local franchisee for restaurant chain Seven Brothers Burgers bought the new Peoria retail center '83 Marketplace' for $11.1 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2024New restaurants, retail and event venues coming to Peoria
Peoria City Council unanimously approved a motion to bring new restaurants, retail and event venue developments for the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2024Glass Animals making Phoenix stop in September as part of 2024 world tour
Glass Animals making Phoenix stop in September on 2024 tour in support of their upcoming fourth studio album.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2024Phoenix Film Festival returns in April for its 25th festival
Phoenix Film Festival returns for its 25th iteration, taking place at Harkins Theatres in Scottsdale from April 4-14.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 29, 202410-acre Harvest Park opens in Phoenix neighborhood of Laveen
Harvest Park, a 10-acre park in the Phoenix neighborhood of Laveen, opened to the public last week.