On-Air-Talent

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On-Air-Talent
Why I Chose the Topic
I chose the topic on-air talent because I am interested in journalism and communication. Announcers, especially in sports broadcasts, are listened worldwide during international matches. On-air talent gives information on what is happening in the field during the game. Some of the game fans do not have access to televisions hence they rely on announcers to get match updates.
International announcers are very qualified professionally since they steer the conversation during the match (Hutchins 360). I like the way they change their tones when announcing depending on the context. For instance, they shout more when a goal is scored and speak faster when the striker is dribbling the ball and about to shoot. Example of sports broadcasters was Mike Breen in World Cup 2014.
What You Learned about It
I have learned that sports broadcasters have different roles in their profession. The play-by-play voice gives the first-hand news on what is happening in the field. The play-by-play voice is international broadcasters and has experience and expertise in sports broadcasting.
Again the sports broadcasters set up the analyst team and provide the promos during games (Hutchins 364). It requires a lot of research to have player statistics at the fingertips since they provide enough player history during the match.
Additionally, the play-by-play voice does not broadcast alone. They have a team of statisticians who provide the ball possession, number of shots, and substitution analysis during the game.

Moreover, some analysts analyze the match and why particular teams are losing the game (Hutchins 369). In most cases, the analyst is the former coach or retired player who has experience in game techniques. Example of an analyst is Tony Romo in Brazil World Cup. Again, there are sideline reporters who give immediate reports on the game progress, especially during halftime breaks. They interview the players or coaches thus getting the tips and predicting the winners during the pregame session. The example of sideline reporters was Chris Fowler in FIFA World Cup 2014.
Works Cited
Hutchins, Brett, and David Rowe. “From broadcast scarcity to digital plenitude: The changing dynamics of the media sport content economy.” Television & New Media 10.4 (2015): 354-370.