Also called: Analyst (Sports Broadcast)
Explains the strategy and adds insight during sports broadcasts, often as a former athlete.
A color commentator watches film all week, then during the game explains why a play worked and tells stories from their own playing days.
Highly variable; ex-pro analysts on national TV earn millions; local analysts earn much less.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Usually a former player or coach; broadcasting training helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Sports Broadcasting, Kinesiology.
Growing about average. Tracks sports media.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI stats support analysis, but fans want former players' insight and personality on air.
Classes: Physical education (sports), Speech and debate, Broadcast journalism, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3011.
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