It is said that sports broadcasting employers need to listen to someone for just 30 seconds to decide if they like that person’s work. Similarly, I can tell within a few minutes of conversation if the person to whom I am speaking is cut out for a career in sports broadcasting.
Here are 16 traits that foretell sportscasting success:
- Speaking with confidence
- Maturity
- Boldness
- Inquisitiveness
- Likability
- Motivation
- Knowledge of the industry
- Relationship-building
- Decisiveness
- Determination
- Proactiveness
- Responsibility
- Problem-solving ability
- Refusal to make excuses
- Never blame others
- Know a plan from a dream
A sportscaster with most of these 16 traits is likely to enjoy a long and fulfilling career.
