Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Open Post #1

While doing some research on the field of Sports Broadcasting I came across the job requirements.  I learned that there is actually no educational requirements to becoming a sportscaster.  This is something I found quite interesting.  I thought becoming a sportscaster required a Journalism degree and quite possibly a masters in it also.  "A bachelor degree is preferred" and "prospective broadcasters may have to intern and work their way up to an on-air position or begin in a smaller market prior to moving up" (How to Become a Sports Broadcaster).  Even though a degree is not a requirement and only preferred I believe that if you want to have a real chance at getting a good job in the field you need to put in the time and get the degree.   I also knew interning was key in becoming a successful sportscaster so I will begin to look at more ways on becoming a successful intern in future blogs.


How to Become a Sports Broadcaster. Education Portal, n.d. Google. Web. 

           9 Sept. 2014. <education-portal.com/how_to_become_a_sports_broadcaster.html>.

1 comment:

  1. Sports Broadcasting sounds like a sweet career, being able to possibly meet some of your athletic idols would be a dream. Is there a certain sport you would like to discuss more than others? and is your goal to work at ESPN?

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