Kolby Paxton
About Kolby Paxton
Kolby Paxton serves as the Senior Manager of Global Rights Acquisition at FloSports, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in media relations and content management, with previous roles at organizations such as the Kansas City Royals and ACTIVE Network.
Current Role at FloSports
Kolby Paxton serves as the Senior Manager of Global Rights Acquisition at FloSports, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the acquisition of global rights for various sports content. His work involves negotiating contracts and managing relationships with rights holders to enhance FloSports' offerings.
Previous Experience in Sports Media
Prior to his current role, Kolby Paxton accumulated extensive experience in sports media. He worked at FloSports as a Content Manager from 2018 to 2021, and as a Senior Editor for six months in 2017. His earlier experience includes a position as a Senior Content Editor at ACTIVE Network, LLC from 2016 to 2017, and a role as a Copywriter at Fanwish from 2015 to 2016.
Internship and Early Career
Kolby Paxton began his career in sports communications with an internship at the Kansas City Royals in 2014, where he worked in public relations for eight months. He also served as a Media Relations Graduate Assistant and Student-Athlete Support Services Assistant at the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 2013 to 2015, gaining valuable experience in media relations and support services.
Educational Background
Kolby Paxton holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Higher Education Administration with a focus on Sports Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, which he completed from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Studies and Political Science from Northeastern State University, studying from 2010 to 2013.