Sports Broadcasters and Announcers

The U.S. Department of Labor's predicts that employment for sports announcers will show little or no change through 2033. Few new radio and television stations are expected to enter the market, and most job openings will come as sportscasters leave the market to retire, relocate, or enter other professions. In general, employment in this field is not affected by economic recessions or declines; in the event of cutbacks, the on-camera sports broadcasters and announcers are the last to go.

Competition for jobs in sportscasting will continue to be fierce, with the better paying jobs in larger markets going to experienced sportscasters who have proven they can keep ratings high. Sportscasters who can easily substitute for other on-camera newscasters or anchors may be more employable.

Employment of broadcast announcers in general is projected to shrink by 4 percent through 2033. This is a small occupational field, and only the most skilled and experienced announcers will land jobs with professional sports teams.