Podcasting has been around for many years, but it’s only been in the last few that it has become a real force on on-demand audio. Started by individuals and independent groups, now major media networks are on board, ‘podcasting’ their shows for viewing or listening to later. The popularity of platforms like iTunes may have…
No longer is it acceptable to just send in a resume and expect jobs to be offered to you left right and centre. In an increasingly competitive job market, the resume is just the foot in the door…and the real first impression is being made on your actions after you’ve applied. Following up can be…
Few broadcasters are more synonymous with their sports as Vin Scully. The long-time broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Scully was on air during a March 2014 ball game between the Dodgers and Angels in LA when a 5.1 earthquake rattled the area. Rarely thrown off, Scully took it in stride. “Little tremor here in the…
There is nothing worse than a cold when you’re trying to broadcast a game. Faster sports like basketball and hockey provide few chances to clear the airwaves or get a quick drink of water. Here is a great article from Phil Dotree of Yahoo! on how to get a leg up on the cold while…
Purchasing your own equipment is a big investment. In this industry, money is usually at a premium, especially starting out, and it can be a big task to set aside $500+ on your own set of gear. It’s an investment that can be a big benefit, or a waste of money. Purchasing your own gear…
Before I start this article, I should clarify something. I’ve never hired anyone, and thankfully never fired anyone, so this article is purely based on my experiences, and the feedback I have received when asking this question: What do I put on my demo-reel to send prospective employers? The one simple lesson I’ve always been…
Broadcasting is trending more towards a totally online platform than ever before. Most games are available for free online, and even major television networks stream live events through their web sites. While live-streaming HD video is a little above the price-point of most broadcasters starting out, there are a number of great tools available online,…
It’s happened to all of us. You’re calling a game, everything is going well, and then the referee/umpire becomes memorable for all the wrong reasons. He or she “blows” a call, which has a direct result on the game. Maybe it’s multiple bad calls, which turn momentum. As both a referee and a broadcaster, I’ve…
The following article is from Sports Networker and focuses on the increasingly huge role social media is playing in the sporting world. The world is dominated by the internet. At any given second, you can roll your office chair up to a computer, whip out your smart phone or connect through your gaming console to…
A spotting board is usually an over-sized, one page chart of all players on a team. It is more useful in some sports than in others, but its use is the same. To provide nuggets of information at a quick glance. For sports like football, it can also double as a depth chart, providing a…