Sports Broadcasting

By: Vito Malacari Comm 115

A sports broadcaster is someone who reads

sports news or describes sporting events.

Usually done by a team of people.

What is Sports Broadcasting?

Degrees in Mass Communications, Journalism,

or Broadcasting.

Knowledge of sports.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to improvise.

Requirements to get into the field

Northwestern

Mike Greenberg, Brent Musberger, Rachel Nichols

Syracuse Bob Costas, Mike Tirico, Marv Albert

Fordham Vin Scully, Michael Kay, Mike Breen

(Reimold, 2012)

Schools known for Developing Broadcasters

ESPN

World Wide Leader in Sports

CBS Covers football and basketball

FOX Covers football, basketball, baseball, ect.

Major Sports Networks

Vin Scully, Los Angeles Dodgers

B.A in Communications (Via Dodgers.com)

Michael Kay, New York Yankees B.A. in Communications (Via Yankees.com)

Jim Nantz, CBS Radio/Televsion (Via IMBd)

Brent Musberger, ESPN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFCr1Zn73Ws

Known Names in the Field

Call play-by-play action

Inside information into the game

For color commentators, give in-depth detail into the game.

Responsibilities

Joe Buck, Al Michaels, Jim Nantz- 5 million

Chris Berman, Mike Tirico- 3 million

(Molis & Medina)

Salaries

Molis, J., & Media, D. (n.d.). "The Average

Salaries of Profesional Sports Announcers". Houston Chronical.

Reimold, D. (2012, December 4). "50 Best Journalism Schools and Programs at U.S. Colleges and Universities". Retrieved from collegemediamatters.com.

References