Sports analyst

A sports analyst is a person working as a sportscaster, color commentator and/or journalist reporting on sports. A sports analyst typically works for a media company that follows sports and their historical and current events and statistics. Such media companies include ESPN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network, Turner Sports, and ABC.

A sports analyst may perform different jobs within the field and may even hold more than one position at once. A sports journalist reports to the public in the form of writing and includes information about sporting topics, events, and competitions. A sports commentator and sportscaster give play by play details of a specific sporting event and game. They also relay information necessary in order to understand the context of that specific sport.[1] Notable sports commentator include Joe Buck, Brent Musburger, and Max Kellerman.

Sports analysts are typically former athletes and coaches from their respective sports. There are times where a sports analyst will cover a sport even though they have not played that sport previously. An example is Brad Daugherty, who played professional basketball but covers NASCAR racing.

A sports analyst's education may include a Bachelor of Journalism or sport communication and master's programs with concentrations in sports reporting. Common courses include news reporting, media ethics, sports psychology, and magazine writing.[2]

The number of sports analyst jobs is predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to decrease by 9% between 2014 and 2024.[2]

References
  1. Levinson, Chelsea. "What Are the Responsibilities of a Sports Analyst?". careertrend.com. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  2. "Sports Analyst Degrees". learn.org. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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