About
Payne Moses is a web content editor for KTAR News and Arizona Sports at Bonneville Phoenix. A lifelong Arizonan, Payne briefly left the state to play collegiate golf but returned to pursue his passion for journalism. When he’s not managing digital content, he enjoys exercising, golfing, spending time with his family and dogs, and serving at his local church.
Experience
- Web Content Editor, KTAR/Arizona Sports (June 2024–Present)
Writes and edits 5+ articles per day, curates homepage content, manages app alerts and newsletters, and distributes content across digital platforms. - Assistant Sports Information Director, Arizona Christian University (July 2023–June 2024)
Produced over 300 articles, managed stats and event setup, and created digital graphics and media content across 10 varsity sports. - Staff Writer, The Echo News, Taylor University (Feb 2021–May 2023)
Reported and edited campus news, authored profiles and event previews, and contributed to editorial planning and publishing. - News Reporter, Marion Chronicle-Tribune (Sept 2021–Jan 2022)
Covered high school and college sports, profiled local businesses, and wrote feature previews for community events.
Education
- Arizona State University – M.A. in Sports Journalism (Expected Summer 2025)
- Taylor University – B.A. in Multimedia Journalism, minor in Sport Management (2023, Summa Cum Laude)
Achievements & Awards
- Excellence in Multimedia Journalism Award – Taylor University (2022–23)
- Sports Writer of the Year – Taylor University (2022–23)
- Certificate of Merit in Leadership – Taylor University (2022–23)
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Sonora Quest Laboratories opens first patient service center in Buckeye
Sonora Quest Laboratories recently opened its first patient service center (PSC) in Buckeye, the company announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert rated top-10 best places to rent in America
Scottsdale, Chandler and Gilbert were all ranked top-10 best places to rent in the United States in a study conducted by WalletHub.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold at Arizona gas station
Check your Powerball tickets because a slip worth $150,000 was sold at an Arizona gas station for Monday's drawing, Arizona Lottery officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024APS’ Supply My Class program offers up to $500 worth of classroom supplies to Valley teachers
Arizona Public Service (APS) has relaunched their "Supply My Class" program to provide teachers located in APS territory with school supplies for the fast-approaching academic year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024State Farm Stadium hosts Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show this weekend
The Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show will take place this weekend at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2024Williams hot air balloon crash injures 3, damages 2 parked vehicles and other property
A hot air balloon crash near Ramada Inn Hotel in Williams Sunday morning injured three individuals and damaged two parked vehicles, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024Westbound US 60 reopens northwest of Surprise following vehicle fire closure
The westbound lanes of US 60/Grand Avenue near Center Street were reopened Saturday night after a vehicle fire caused a closure, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024Glendale resident strikes Fantasy 5 Jackpot on July 3, prize remains unclaimed
PHOENIX -- One Glendale resident's Fourth of July weekend became a lot sweeter, as their Fantasy 5 Jackpot…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2024Arizona children found as part of nationwide ‘Operation We Will Find You 2’
Several Arizona missing children were recovered after the U.S. Marshals Services' "Operation We Will Find You 2" ended on June 24.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2024New Goodwill in Phoenix to open this weekend in repurposed Firestone Building
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is expanding its impact in the Valley. It will open a new Goodwill in downtown Phoenix on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2024Phoenix ranked 14th-best city to celebrate Fourth of July in 2024
The city of Phoenix was ranked No.14 in WalletHub's "Best Places to Celebrate 4th of July" with the patriotic holiday just days away.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2024AG Kris Mayes gets nod to eliminate secrecy clauses in assisted living arbitration agreements
Attorney General Kris Mayes was given court approval on Friday to progress in the elimination of secrecy clauses found within arbitration agreements utilized by several Arizona assisted living agencies, the AG's office announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2024Young royalty: Goodyear’s ‘Sonny’ named 2024 Gerber Baby, photo contest winner
Gerber unveiled one-year-old and Goodyear, Arizona resident Akil McLeod as the winner of its 14th annual Photo Search and named him the 2024 Gerber Baby, according to a presser released on June 25, 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2024‘Worth a pilgrimage’: Pizzeria Bianco makes New York Times’ top pizza joints in the United States
Local Italian restaurant Pizzeria Bianco was featured in a New York Times' piece "22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States" published on Wednesday.