ABOUT
Alyssa Butterson is an American Journalist and Host. She currently works for Wach Fox 57 as their Carolina Showcase Host, where she interviews local and national sponsors.
ALYSSA BUTTERSON
Sports Journalist
Alyssa has a broadcasting journalism degree from the University of South Carolina. She began her journey as a courageous female leader in sports journalism during college covering football and basketball for the University of South Carolina. Instead of being a fan in the stadium, she found happiness reporting from the sidelines.
PAST CAREER
Prior to joining Wach Fox 57 Alyssa was a contributor to ESPN, and ESPNU. Working events that included SuperBowls, Monday Night Football, and Pro Bowls. She also has her own podcast Opinions On Pickens, a local sports podcast based out of Columbia, SC that shares opinions on sports news while interviewing professional coaches and athletes to share their personal journeys.
FEMALE REPRESENTATION
IN SPORTS
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and brought up in Columbia, South Carolina. Alyssa’s number one goal is advocating for more female leadership roles in the sports journalism world. Growing up with a love for sports evolved to become a passion for supporting female work roles in sports. Outside of work Alyssa loves to travel and engage in her community specifically, Food For the Soul which provides food and shelter to those in need in Kershaw County.