Also called: Esports Commentator, Caster
Commentates live esports matches with play-by-play and analysis.
A shoutcaster studies team stats, then calls a tournament match live for thousands of online viewers, yelling with excitement during clutch plays.
Approximate; top casters at major events earn well; most freelance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Game knowledge and a strong voice; start by casting amateur matches.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Broadcasting.
Growing about average. Follows esports.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI commentary exists for some streams, but big events want human personality and analysis.
Classes: Speech and debate, Broadcast journalism, Theater, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3011.
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