Not many people outside of the industry understand the work that goes into broadcasting a football game on TV. Each time an announcing team televises a football game, they spend the week leading up to it studying and learning like they are preparing to take the SAT. The expectation for all of the announcers broadcasting […]
When Sexism Toward Female Broadcasters is Blatant
Columnist and TV host Jason Whitlock’s misogynistic comments regarding ESPN’s Maria Taylor and Katie Nolan made me hot in the face. Not only because of the abusive, cruel, and divisive nature of his words but because it reminded me of the time I was the target of Whitlock’s sexist schtick. It has been […]
5 Ways To Support Another Woman
5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other STICK TOGETHER: So many of our industries are still male-dominated, yet too often instead of women viewing each other as allies, we see each other as competitors. So, we throw each other under the bus and then back over each other, all while vying for the attention […]
The Most Misused Words in Sports Broadcasting
LeBron James one time butchered a common idiom to describe why he walked off the court and took himself out of a game against Atlanta. In the locker room afterward, he explained to reporters that he blew a “casket.” What he meant was that he blew a gasket, a common expression used to indicate one […]
The ESPN Reporter That Should Be Getting The Attention
People have been asking me my take on the female reporter who was caught on tape insulting a tow company employee. I’ve kept my mouth shut for the most part, because I know in my 22-year career I’ve made a lot of mistakes, said things I wish I could take back and haven’t always treated […]
What It Is Like To Work As A Sports Photographer
Kym Fortino’s is one of the few female NFL photographers. I met her many years ago on the 49ers sidelines and asked her to share her inspiring story. “Your camera is almost bigger than you.” It has to be the most repeated comment I’ve heard on the sidelines. If I had a dollar for every […]
How To Work in Sports Broadcasting
Sports broadcasting is incredibly competitive and isn’t as high paying as people think, especially for those starting out at the bottom. Like other highly sought-after occupations, it will take determination, resilience, and grit. Unlike many professions, in the field of broadcasting, there isn’t an exact road map for how to get where you want […]
The Importance of Internships
One of the first pieces of advice I give to anyone wanting a job in sports broadcasting is to get an internship. Better yet, get lots of internships. I have a degree from the University of Arizona in media arts and a minor in journalism, but it’s the practical experience I got that gave me […]