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Sports Analyst
Broadcast Journalist
| Attribute | Sports Analyst | Broadcast Journalist |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Creative Arts, Media & Communication | Creative Arts, Media & Communication |
| What it involves | Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. | Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Cluster commonly uses Biology/General Science, Mathematics A/B, another science/humanities subject and English/Kiswahili or another approved subject. | Degree mean grade C+. Representative minimum: English/Kiswahili/KSL C+. Diploma/certificate journalism routes often have no additional subject-specific minimum beyond level entry. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; coaching certifications vary | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate: about 1-2 years |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium / Global - local market is competitive, but digital production, content, design and remote/freelance work expand the opportunity set. | Medium / Global - local market is competitive, but digital production, content, design and remote/freelance work expand the opportunity set. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Competitive / rapidly transforming | Competitive / rapidly transforming |
| Professional regulator | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title | Media Council of Kenya (MCK) - accreditation/industry regulation |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy creating, communicating ideas and developing a strong portfolio; useful strengths include Clear communication, Written communication, Clear writing. | May suit you if you enjoy creating, communicating ideas and developing a strong portfolio; useful strengths include Clear communication, Written communication, Clear writing. |
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