Kurt Sutton

Kurt Sutton has a diverse work experience in the field of broadcast operations and production. Kurt has held various roles in different companies and organizations.

Starting in 2009, Kurt began their career as a Production Intern at ESPN, where they gained valuable industry experience. Kurt then worked as a Production Assistant at Ball State University, Teleplex, WIPB-PBS, before joining the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Sports Properties, as a Production Assistant. In this role, they contributed to the production of live events, radio shows, highlights, interviews, and various other projects for different sports teams.

Kurt's next position was as a Newscast Director at WCTI TV 12 and FOX 8/14, Bonten Media Group, where they directed news broadcasts. After that, they joined Walt Disney World as an Entertainment Technician, producing video content for stage shows and collaborating with creative teams and actors.

In 2013, Kurt took on two roles simultaneously. At Indiana University, Radio & TV Services, they served as a Technical Services Manager, responsible for designing, implementing, and operating television control rooms and production facilities. Kurt also worked as a Technical Director and Digital Engineer for RTVS, overseeing studio and remote productions.

Kurt's freelance work includes being a Television Production Professional, where they have taken on various roles such as Director, Technical Director, EIC, V1, V2, Fiber Technician, and Graphics Producer. Kurt has worked on broadcasts for Big Ten Network, Fox Sports, ESPN, and Colts TV.

Currently, Kurt holds the position of Director of Broadcast Operations at Clemson University. In this role, they lead the production and direction of athletic event broadcasts for a variety of sports and manages streaming schedules and content.

Overall, Kurt Sutton has a wealth of experience in broadcast operations, production, and management across different organizations and platforms.

Kurt Sutton completed their Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications at Ball State University from 2005 to 2009. Kurt then pursued further education at Clemson University, where they obtained a Master's Degree in Athletic Leadership from 2019 to 2021. Currently, Kurt is enrolled at Clemson University, working towards a Master of Business Administration in Digital Brand Communications from 2022 to 2024.