Also called: Esports Commentator, Caster
Provides live play-by-play and analysis during esports broadcasts.
Casters study teams and strategies, then call matches live with energy for audiences of thousands or millions. Many start by casting amateur games on Twitch.
Estimate; esports pay varies widely by game and team, and the industry has gone through boom-and-bust cycles.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal path; deep game knowledge and broadcasting skills.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Broadcast Journalism.
Growing about average. Steady demand at major events.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI commentary is being tested on minor matches; personality and game knowledge drive big broadcasts.
Classes: Speech and debate, Broadcast journalism, Drama.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3011.
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