Studio Host, Scripps Sports - WMYD

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

Studio Host, Scripps Sports - WMYD (Creative Design)

WMYD Detroit is seeking a dynamic and engaging Studio Host, Sports to serve as the face of Scripps Sports programming. This role is responsible for leading compelling sports discussions, providing insightful analysis, conducting high-profile interviews, and delivering high-quality content that informs, entertains, and engages audiences across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional on-air presence, deep sports knowledge, strong interviewing skills, and the ability to connect with viewers while representing the Scripps Sports brand with professionalism and credibility.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 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.
• Stay informed on major sports news, trades, injuries, league developments, and other events impacting coverage.
• Collaborate with producers, writers, and editorial teams to develop compelling content, programming concepts, and segment ideas.
• Ensure all content meets Scripps Sports standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy, professionalism, and quality.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with athletes, coaches, executives, and other key figures in the sports industry, both in-studio and remotely.
• Research interview subjects and develop thoughtful questions that generate meaningful and informative conversations.
• Engage with viewers through social media, live chats, audience outreach initiatives, and other interactive platforms.
• Promote upcoming broadcasts, special programming and original content across multiple channels to strengthen audience engagement.
• Participate in live coverage of major sporting events when needed, providing on-location reporting, interviews, and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Exceptional communication, interviewing, storytelling, and public speaking skills.
• Deep knowledge of sports, including current events, key players, teams, leagues, and historical context.
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to engage audiences and facilitate meaningful discussions.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle live broadcasting situations with professionalism and confidence.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories and discussion topics.
• Proficiency with broadcasting technology, production systems, and media software.
• Strong organizational and preparation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with producers, analysts, writers, and production teams.
• Commitment to journalistic integrity, credibility, and accuracy.
• Ability to connect with audiences across television, streaming, digital, and social media platforms.
• Multilingual abilities, particularly in languages relevant to the sports covered by Scripps Sports, preferred.
• Familiarity with video editing and production processes preferred.

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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