Remote Studio Host — Sports & Interviews

The E.W. Scripps Company in; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company Detroit is seeking a dynamic Studio Host for Scripps Sports on WMYD.

You will lead live studio broadcasts, host pre-game and post-game segments, and conduct high-profile interviews to inform and entertain audiences across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong on-air presence, deep sports knowledge, excellent interviewing skills, and the ability to connect with viewers while maintaining journalistic integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, sports media, or related discipline.
• Generally 5+ years of experience in sports broadcasting, hosting, reporting, or related field.
• Experience hosting live broadcasts, conducting interviews, moderating discussions, and engaging audiences across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules based on sports programming requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead live studio broadcasts, including pre-game shows, halftime reports, post-game analysis, and special sports programming.
• Facilitate discussions with analysts, guest commentators, athletes, and sports personalities, ensuring conversations are engaging, informative, and balanced.
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis on sporting events, teams, athletes, and key storylines.
• Research and gather current information on teams, players, standings, statistics, recent performances, and upcoming matchups.
• Prepare talking points, interview questions, and discussion topics for broadcasts, interviews, and panel discussions.
• Collaborate with producers, writers, and editorial teams to develop compelling content, programming concepts, and segment ideas.
• Engage with viewers through social media, live chats, audience outreach initiatives, and other interactive platforms.

Skills

On-air hosting

Interviewing

Sports knowledge

Live broadcasting

Audience engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Broadcasting systems

Media software

Social media platforms

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company Detroit is seeking a dynamic Studio Host for Scripps Sports on WMYD.

You will lead live studio broadcasts, host pre-game and post-game segments, and conduct high-profile interviews to inform and entertain audiences across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong on-air presence, deep sports knowledge, excellent interviewing skills, and the ability to connect with viewers while maintaining journalistic integrity.