- Operate control consoles.
- Record commercials for later broadcast.
- Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
- Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- Identify stations, and
Sports commentator | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Sports commentators describe what's happening at sporting events to listeners and viewers and offer their opinions.
Sports commentators typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Sports commentator you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 21,899 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Sports commentator
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22,882 GBP
Average salary for part-time Sports commentator
Average salary for full-time Sports commentator
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7,939 GBP
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7,209 GBP
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8,737 GBP
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21,899 GBP
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22,882 GBP
Salary over time for Sports commentator
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17,050 GBP
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17,311 GBP
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18,766 GBP
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19,443 GBP
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20,206 GBP
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20,579 GBP
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21,899 GBP
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21,599 GBP
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22,545 GBP
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Future outlook for Sports commentators
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4% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Balanced outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Sports commentator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Sports commentator.
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Sports commentator. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Sports commentator interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
