Careers in Sports Broadcasting

You do not have to be the next Marv Albert or Al Michaels to enjoy a career in sports broadcasting. Plenty of options are available across a variety of venues.

  1. Radio Play-by-Play

    • Many sportscasters begin at smaller radio stations, working as news reporters and calling high school sports events on the side.

    TV Play-by-Play

    • Along with the need for TV broadcasters at the national level, many local and cable channels carry smaller sporting events that require someone to call the action.

    TV Sports Anchor/Reporter

    • Sportscasters not only need to be broadcasters, but they should also be skilled at shooting and editing video.

    Radio Talk Show Host

    • Hosting a show requires more than an opinion on sports and conversations with callers. Hosts must also be well versed in the technical aspects of radio.

    Producer

    • Radio and TV broadcasts need someone behind the scenes to work in a jack-of-all-trades role, getting the show ready for air by writing copy and arranging guest interviews.