Studio Host, Scripps Sports - WMYD

WMYD Detroit is seeking a dynamic and engaging Studio Host, Sports to serve as the face of Scripps Sports programming. This role is responsible for leading compelling sports discussions, providing insightful analysis, conducting high-profile interviews, and delivering high-quality content that informs, entertains, and engages audiences across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional on-air presence, deep sports knowledge, strong interviewing skills, and the ability to connect with viewers while representing the Scripps Sports brand with professionalism and credibility.

• Lead live studio broadcasts, including pre-game shows, halftime reports, post-game analysis, and special sports programming.
• Facilitate discussions with analysts, guest commentators, athletes, and sports personalities, ensuring conversations are engaging, informative, and balanced.
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis on sporting events, teams, athletes, and key storylines.
• Research and gather current information on teams, players, standings, statistics, recent performances, and upcoming matchups.
• Prepare talking points, interview questions, and discussion topics for broadcasts, interviews, and panel discussions.
• Stay informed on major sports news, trades, injuries, league developments, and other events impacting coverage.
• Collaborate with producers, writers, and editorial teams to develop compelling content, programming concepts, and segment ideas.
• Ensure all content meets Scripps Sports standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy, professionalism, and quality.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with athletes, coaches, executives, and other key figures in the sports industry, both in-studio and remotely.
• Research interview subjects and develop thoughtful questions that generate meaningful and informative conversations.
• Engage with viewers through social media, live chats, audience outreach initiatives, and other interactive platforms.
• Promote upcoming broadcasts, special programming, and original content across multiple channels to strengthen audience engagement.
• Participate in live coverage of major sporting events when needed, providing on-location reporting, interviews, and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, sports media, or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in sports broadcasting, hosting, reporting, sports journalism, or a related field preferred.
• Experience hosting live broadcasts, conducting interviews, moderating discussions, and engaging audiences across multiple platforms.
• Experience with social media engagement and audience interaction.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules based on sports programming requirements.

• Exceptional communication, interviewing, storytelling, and public speaking skills.
• Deep knowledge of sports, including current events, key players, teams, leagues, and historical context.
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to engage audiences and facilitate meaningful discussions.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle live broadcasting situations with professionalism and confidence.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories and discussion topics.
• Proficiency with broadcasting technology, production systems, and media software.
• Strong organizational and preparation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with producers, analysts, writers, and production teams.
• Commitment to journalistic integrity, credibility, and accuracy.
• Ability to connect with audiences across television, streaming,…