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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