When West Wilson isn’t hanging with his friends on Summer House, he has a bustling career in the media world, spanning everything from podcasting to sports journalism. As his BravoTV.vom bio notes, “his sports media career [is] taking off” in Season 10 (more on that below).Â
In the past, West has been candid about how timing has played a role in his career’s evolution as he found himself joining Summer House at a lull in his career. In between gigs and months after he lost a job, he got the call for Summer House and the rest is history because as he noted on “no reason not to entertain this or see this through,” as he revealed on the Trading Secrets podcast.
Looki for more 411 on how West got to where he is today in his work life. Well, we’re taking a closer look at West’s resume and career trajectory, including what his life looks like in Season 10 of Summer House as he balances his many hats.Â
Did West Wilson play football in college?
In case you were wondering, West played football at Montana State University, where he went to college. And now, he uses his expertise on the sport in his work today.
West Wilson reflects on his early career resume
In a post on Instagram he shared in January 2026, West shed light on what his career was like about a decade ago, revealing he spent some time working at REI. In 2025, he reflected on his post-college life, which he began when he made the move to New York City to make his dreams come true and build his career.Â
“I moved to New York right after I graduated, didn’t have a job, and like, slept on couches and s—t,” the Missouri native said on the Trading Secrets podcast. “And so I think that, I mean, that is some financial investment, but that was a lot of time investment, uncomfortability investment. Like, I think you can invest more than just money, but that was a big one.”
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What does West Wilson do for a living?
Currently, West works as a journalist and reporter with a focus on sports. In his early days on Summer House, West was figuring out his next steps after being laid off from his job at Bleacher Report. He later secured a job at Complex and Complex Sports, where he continues to work today.Â
He shared more info on the moment he made the move over to Complex, which was featured in Season 8 of Summer House. “The moment I kind of got to close [the] door on unemployment was this summer, and it was [a] very touching moment for me in real life [and] with the cast, on camera, with the crew, [with] everyone,” he told BravoTV.com. “Like, just seeing people who I hadn’t known for that long be super supportive and happy for me was a special moment that I’ll like remember forever. So that was awesome.”
More details on West Wilson’s career as a sports reporter
By the way, you can also find him reporting on sports in the NBCUniversal family. He’s shown off his skills while working on the sidelines during Peacock’s Reality Hot Seat back in December 2025. During the football-themed broadcast, he, along with other Bravolebs and pop culture stars, shared their takes on the Houston Texans-Kansas City Chiefs game that aired that date. “Shoutout to Donna and the Kelce family,” he later shared on Instagram about speaking with Donna Kelce during the event, which aired on Peacock.Â
West has been recruited once again to share his expertise and knowledge during Super Bowl LIX. He’ll appear on the pre-game, titled Reality Hot Seat Sailgate Super Bowl LX pre-game show, slated to air on NBC and Peacock at 1 pm ET on Sunday, February 8. “I love a little pregame,” he captioned the announcement on Instagram about the 2026 Super Bowl pre-game event.Â
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Does West Wilson have a podcast?
How to see West Wilson on TikTok
You can also find West on social media, including on Instagram and TikTok. On TikTok, West takes his followers inside his life, including his encounters with fellow Bravolebs, candid fun life moments, and more.
West Wilson talks about money, net worth, and datingÂ
On his podcast, West opened up about his feelings about finances in a romantic relationship and used his own experience growing up with his parents as an example (his mom is a doctor and his dad is a rancher). “I’m in a unique situation because I grew up in a household where my mother made more money than my father. And we have a very funny family story. I don’t know, I was at some work party with my mom or something one time and someone said, ‘Are you gonna be a doctor when you grow up?’ And I go, ‘No, I’m not a girl,’ because I just I didn’t know the difference,” he said. “So it’s not weird to me, and I think I would be much more suited to be with someone who had more money than me, maybe than someone who grew up in a more traditional household.”
Spoilers about West Wilson’s life on Summer House Season 10
You can, of course, also follow West’s journey in his work life and beyond during Summer House Season 10. In addition to sharing more on his career, West’s official BravoTV.com bio adds, “West is determined to rally the house for a fun and more connected summer. He’s ready to date again and prioritize his happiness as he moves into his first solo apartment. Will West be able to confidently date in front of his housemates, or will he find himself retreating into a shell when things get complicated?”
Get more details on the Summer House Season 10 cast.
