Description
Deliver live play-by-play or analysis of sporting events on radio, television, or digital platforms; present sports news, scores, and features; conduct interviews; perform sponsor reads and station IDs; and collaborate with producers to plan and execute broadcasts.
- • Provide live play-by-play or color commentary for games and events.
- • Present pregame, halftime, and postgame shows with analysis and highlights.
- • Prepare and deliver sports news, scores, standings, and injury updates.
- • Break in with sports bulletins and urgent updates.
- • Research teams, players, coaches, rules, and statistics for broadcasts.
- • Build game notes, spotting boards, and show rundowns.
- • Conduct on-air and sideline interviews with athletes, coaches, and officials.
- • Host call-in segments and moderate fan discussions.
- • Attend practices, media availabilities, and press conferences to gather information.
- • Coordinate content and timing with producers, directors, and technical crews.
- • Write scripts, teases, tosses, and on-air copy for segments and shows.
- • Record promos, sponsor reads, and commercials for later broadcast.
- • Deliver sponsor messages, station identifications, legal IDs, and network cues.
- • Provide real-time score, stat, and situational updates during live coverage.
- • Offer context and storytelling to explain tactics, strategy, and momentum shifts.
- • Prepare and voice highlight packages, recaps, and feature pieces.
- • Operate or interface with broadcast consoles and playback systems when required.
- • Keep detailed logs of segments, spots, cues, and live reads during broadcasts.
- • Book guests and coordinate appearances for shows.
- • Moderate panel discussions with analysts and contributors.
- • Collaborate on social media posts, live hits, and digital extras.
- • Participate in remote setup checks, rehearsals, and sound checks.
- • Verify information and adhere to league and team media policies.
- • Emcee or host team, civic, or sponsor events connected to broadcasts.
- • Travel to venues and file reports from the field.
- • Maintain an archive of game notes, highlight clips, and research materials.
Related specializations
Interview options
Interview options
Interviewee gender
Interviewee accent
Available on paid plans only
Interview time
Related Pathways
Arts, Entertainment, & Design
View
Source
Tasks & skills:
O*NET occupational data (work activities, skills, knowledge).
Learn more
Sources & Standards:
This site includes information from O*NET by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. Career Clutch has modified some of this information for student readability. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Last reviewed: Jan 2026
