WMYD Detroit is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Studio Analyst, Sports to provide expert commentary and analysis on sports events, teams, and athletes in studio and during live broadcasts. This role is responsible for delivering detailed, insightful, and engaging commentary that enhances the audience experience across television, streaming, radio, and digital platforms.
The ideal candidate combines deep sports knowledge, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication abilities to explain game action, player performance, and strategic developments in an informative and entertaining manner while helping shape Scripps Sports programming and coverage.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Provide in-depth analysis and commentary on sports games, tournaments, championships, and other sporting events.
- Deliver live, detailed, and engaging commentary across television, streaming, radio, and digital broadcasts.
- Narrate key plays, game strategies, and momentum shifts to provide additional context and insight for viewers.
- Break down player performance, team strategies, and game dynamics in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-understand manner.
- Provide pre-game, in-game, halftime, and post-game analysis, highlighting critical moments and factors that influence outcomes.
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, commentators, and fellow analysts to develop segment ideas, storylines, and engaging broadcast content.
- Conduct research and prepare detailed reports on teams, athletes, statistics, trends, and upcoming games to support informed analysis.
- Engage with viewers through social media platforms and interactive digital experiences, providing insights and responding to audience questions.
- Participate in live chats, Q&A sessions, and other audience engagement initiatives to strengthen viewer connection and interaction.
- Appear on network programs including pre-game shows, halftime reports, post-game analysis segments, and other sports programming.
- Participate in special features, documentaries, and sports-related content initiatives as assigned.
- Stay informed of sports news, league developments, industry trends, player movement, and emerging storylines.
- Leverage advanced statistics, analytics, and research tools to provide deeper insights and enhance audience understanding.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, broadcasting, sports media, or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in sports broadcasting, sports journalism, commentary, analysis, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with advanced sports analytics and statistical analysis.
- Experience providing live commentary, sports analysis, or expert opinions in a broadcast, streaming, or digital environment preferred.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules based on sports programming requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Exceptional knowledge of sports, including current events, historical context, athletes, teams, leagues, and key storylines.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interviewing, and public speaking abilities.
- Strong on-air presence and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts, statistics, strategies, and trends in a compelling and accessible manner.
- Proficiency with broadcasting equipment, production software, and digital media tools.
- Strong research and preparation skills with a commitment to accuracy and credibility.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with talent, producers, directors, and production personnel.
- Adaptability and confidence in fast-paced live production environments.
- Commitment to journalistic integrity, professionalism, and high-quality sports coverage.
- Multilingual abilities, particularly in languages relevant to the sports covered by the network, preferred.
- Familiarity with video editing, content production workflows, and post-production processes preferred.
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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.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, broadcasting, sports media, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in sports broadcasting, sports journalism, commentary, analysis, or a related field
- Experience with advanced sports analytics and statistical analysis
- Experience providing live commentary, sports analysis, or expert opinions in broadcast, streaming, or digital environments
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules
- Exceptional knowledge of sports, including athletes, teams, leagues, history, and current events
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, presentation, interviewing, and public-speaking skills
- Strong on-air presence and ability to connect with diverse audiences
- Proficiency with broadcasting equipment, production software, and digital media tools
- Research and preparation skills with commitment to accuracy and credibility
- Ability to collaborate with talent, producers, directors, and production personnel
- Ability to adapt and perform confidently in fast-paced live production environments
- Multilingual abilities relevant to covered sports
- Familiarity with video editing, content production workflows, and post-production processes
The E.W. Scripps Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard package, and retirement planning is highlighted in company materials. This provides a conventional savings vehicle that aligns with large‑company norms.
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Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance is offered, and eligibility includes spouses and domestic partners. Parental leave is described as standard, with specifics varying by role and location.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, ID protection, and pet programs, alongside community giving perks via the Scripps Howard Fund. Some roles also note flexible schedules, remote options, or an optional four‑day work week.
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Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
