Remote Game Analyst & Color Commentator

Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Sports is seeking a knowledgeable Game Analyst/Color Commentator for a full-time temporary position. In this role, you will provide expert commentary and analysis on sporting events, teams, and athletes in the studio and during live broadcasts.

You will use your deep understanding of sports, strong analytical skills, and on-air presence to make complex information engaging and accessible for television, radio, and online audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field.
• 5+ years in sports broadcasting or on-air analysis preferred.
• Experience providing live color commentary for TV, radio, or streaming.
• Experience using sports analytics and statistics to support commentary.
• Knowledge of broadcast equipment and production software.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth analysis and commentary on sporting events.
• Serve as color commentator alongside play-by-play announcers.
• Narrate key plays, strategies, turning points, and momentum shifts during live broadcasts.
• Break down player performance, team strategies, advanced statistics, and game dynamics.
• Provide pre-game, in-game, halftime, and post-game analysis, highlighting key moments and factors influencing the outcome.
• Collaborate with producers, hosts, reporters, and other analysts to develop segment ideas, storylines, and cohesive broadcast coverage.
• Conduct research and prepare detailed information on teams, athletes, matchups, and upcoming events to support accurate and informed analysis.
• Leverage advanced statistics, analytics, and other research tools to provide deeper insights and context.
• Appear across network programming, including pre-game shows, halftime reports, post-game analysis segments, and special coverage.
• Participate in special features, documentaries, and other sports-related programming as needed.
• Engage with viewers through social media, live chats, question-and-answer sessions, and other interactive platforms.
• Stay current on sports news, industry trends, league developments, historical context, and emerging storylines.
• Maintain accuracy, professionalism, and composure while responding to the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of live sports coverage.

Skills

Color commentary

Live broadcasting

Sports analytics

Broadcast production software

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Production software

Job description

Scripps Sports is seeking a knowledgeable Game Analyst/Color Commentator for a full-time temporary position. In this role, you will provide expert commentary and analysis on sporting events, teams, and athletes in the studio and during live broadcasts.

You will use your deep understanding of sports, strong analytical skills, and on-air presence to make complex information engaging and accessible for television, radio, and online audiences.