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. **WHAT YOU'LL DO:** * 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. **WHAT YOU'LL NEED:** * 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. **WHAT YOU'LL BRING:** * Exceptiona