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Voice over editing: one simple trick for your recordings

Career Development, Tech & ProductionBy Alex RawnsleyApril 16, 2020

Whether it’s pre-game intros or scripted reports, we’ve all had to voice over some elements for our broadcasts. They can go easily or be long-drawn out affairs if you’re unable to spit out all the words in the correct order. I’ve always found it difficult to make an edit in my voice over tracks that…

Broadcasting different sports: what can you learn?

Career Development, Play-by-PlayBy Alex RawnsleyJanuary 6, 2020

It’s common wisdom for athletes to cross-train. Seldom to the world’s best focus strictly on one sport, twelve months a year…they branch out, they try new things. New sports work new muscles and develop new skills and it can be the same for sportscasters. But what specifically can you learn from broadcasting different sports? We’ve…

Resources to achieve your sportscasting resolutions

Career DevelopmentBy Alex RawnsleyDecember 29, 2019

Happy New Year (almost)! January 1st is a great time to stop and reflect on the year just gone, as well as the year to come. Many set common resolutions like losing weight or saving more money or spending more time with family…however what about your sportscasting resolutions? Setting sportscasting resolutions or goals for the…

25+ Stocking Stuffers for Sportscasters under $25

Career Development, Misc, Tech & ProductionBy TJ ChillotDecember 12, 2019

Christmas is right around the corner. With that comes (hopefully) a bit of time off to spend with family and friends, eating way too much and of course presents from Santa. While big presents are nice, some of my favourite holiday acquisitions are from stocking stuffers. Stocking stuffers can be worth their weight in gold,…

The Hunt for the Perfect Call

Career Development, DiscussionsBy TJ ChillotDecember 9, 2019

Before every single broadcast, we put together hours of prep, research dozens of players, and comb through previous games looking for the diamonds in the rough. All of that work is done so we can achieve the perfect call. One thing I’ve learned over the years, there’s no such thing. When I was first starting…

Crafting a cover letter to apply for sportscasting jobs

Career DevelopmentBy Alex RawnsleyDecember 6, 2019

Applying for sportscasting jobs can be extremely stressful. There is a lot of competition paired with minimal opportunity to stand out from the crowd. That’s why every inch of your application has to do its best to stand out from your demo reel, to your resume and even your cover letter. Crafting a solid cover…

How to deal with losing your sportscasting job

Career DevelopmentBy Alex RawnsleyDecember 2, 2019

Losing your sportscasting job is a horrible feeling. Whether you’re fired, laid off or squeezed out, losing your ability to broadcast live sports can leave a huge hole in your life both personally and professionally. In the spring of 2019, I was laid off from my sportscasting job, one that I’d held for 8 years,…

Three things to tell an aspiring sportscaster

Career Development, DiscussionsBy Alex RawnsleyNovember 25, 2019

Recently I had the opportunity to speak to a high school class on the nature about sportscasting. The class was filled with grade 10 and 11 students who were being introduced to a variety of new and interesting careers. After I was invited, I actively wondered what an aspiring sportscaster would ask me. I remember…

Tips on Being a Helpful Sportscast Host

Broadcast Prep, Career DevelopmentBy TJ ChillotNovember 4, 2019

At times, being on the road can be rather stressful for a sportscaster. Whether it’s a new venue that you’ve never been to before or maybe it’s somewhere you’ve been hundreds of times but the Wi-Fi is always on the fritz or the vantage point is awful. In times like these, it’s nice to have…

Self-Critiques and How To Do it Right

Career Development, Play-by-PlayBy TJ ChillotOctober 24, 2019

Like any good broadcaster, I self-critique. Simply put, it’s a vital part of doing this job to the best of our abilities. How else can we truly understand our skillset, our strengths, and our weaknesses, without hearing our broadcasts through the ears of the audience? If you don’t already self-critique, or if you’re a seasoned…

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