Garrett Searight

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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media's News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in local television. In addition to his work with Barrett Media, he is a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.

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"ESPN JV is about creating an exciting entry point into sports for the next generation of fans."

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“Our mission — to entertain the world — is ambitious, and delivering on it requires us to be disciplined about where we prioritize our people and resources.”

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"What I’m really looking forward to in this show is to be able to say here are some quick hits about what stories are about over a variety of sports."

NYPR CEO Christy Tanner Exits as Interim Team Steps In

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