Also called: Sports Talk Host
Hosts a local sports talk radio show or podcast, debating teams and taking calls.
They prep segments, book guests, and talk for hours on air about the home team. Strong opinions and personality draw listeners. Many also host podcasts.
Estimate; national hosts earn far more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications helpful; personality and on-air skill matter most.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Broadcast Journalism.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years). Radio is declining; podcasts growing.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI voices and syndicated shows cut local radio jobs; personality-driven shows and podcasts with loyal fans remain.
Classes: Speech and debate, Journalism, Drama.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3011.
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