West Wilson is currently known as a cast member on the hit Bravo reality series, “Summer House.” But he is no stranger to being a media personality. The Missouri native is a sports journalist, producer, and podcast host.
Wilson has built a career that blends traditional sports media production with on-camera hosting and social media influence. He has admitted that brand deals and partnerships now constitute his primary source of income.
West Wilson Previously Worked for Bleacher Report
GettyAccording to his LinkedIn profile, Wilson worked as a social and video producer for Bleacher Report. He was a social producer in Las Vegas from August 2019 to April 2020. He then transferred to the New York office as a video producer during the pandemic.
Before reality television, he spent nearly four years with the company. His journey in this role was a major storyline during his first season on “Summer House.”
Early Career & Athletics Experience
Before his current roles, West held several positions within the sports and media industries. Wilson served as a production assistant with Major League Baseball. He worked in production for the league for about a year, according to LinkedIn.
After a brief stint in marketing and project management, he returned to sports media. The reality star was a four-year safety for the Missouri State University Bobcats while studying marketing from 2013 to 2017.
Wilson Now Works for Complex & Hosts the ‘West Date Ever’ Podcast
While unemployed, West was cast for the Bravo series “Summer House,” which began filming in June 2023.
West Wilson currently serves as a sports social and editorial producer at Complex Networks, his LinkedIn profile indicates. He started this role immediately after filming wrapped for season 8. He transitioned to a part-time role there in early 2025 to balance his other media ventures.
Wilson became a web series host in 2024 with his show, “West Date Ever.” He launched this dating-focused digital series on Complex’s YouTube channel.
He hosts a podcast with WNBA player Sophie Cunningham titled “Show Me Something,” which covers sports, pop culture, and Bravo. The 31-year-old has expanded into sideline reporting and hosting, including appearing as a co-host on the NFL’s “Good Morning Football” and as a correspondent on Peacock’s “Reality Hot Seat” during the 2026 Super Bowl pre-game.
He has revealed that his salary from brand deals and partnerships now surpasses his salary from both “Summer House” and Complex.
