Amy Wilson is a well-known face in Western media circles for her 11-year career on television and radio. But Wilson’s road to media royalty wasn’t as easy as one would think.
Crowned Miss Rodeo America, Amy spent a year being the face of the rodeo industry before returning home to work three jobs while searching for a new opportunity promoting rodeo and agriculture. After constantly putting herself out there, she was hired on by RFD-TV and moved to Omaha.
Fast forward more than a decade and Wilson has taken the next step in her careerâbecoming the Western Sports Media Manager for Equine Network. In this new role, Wilson will manage relationships with partners that stream events through Equine Network, commentate alongside Dru Stewart at events and network among the Western industry for new partnership opportunities.
Listen to the newest episode of The Breakdown Podcast to hear Amy Wilson’s story, plans for her career and 2024 goals for herself and her horses.
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