A professional who directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in broadcasting sports news or sports events over radio or television network or for individual station. Responsibilities include:

• Plans broadcast coverage of sports events, such as baseball, basketball, and football games or boxing matches.
• Directs or arranges for setup of remote broadcast facilities.
• Hires and assigns staff personnel to operate and direct broadcasting activities and to announce event.
• Directs preparation and broadcast of sports news and commentaries.
• Plans for and arranges employment of well-known individuals (personalities) to serve as guest commentators for special events or programs.
• May participate in broadcasts and interview sport personalities during broadcast, depending on size of station.