Unit 11: Key Points about the Job Role and Responsibilities

A commentary role means that you need to talk over a sporting event to deliver the information of whats happening over TV and radio. It is easier to commentate over TV because the audience can see whats happening therefore you don't need to give as much detail. This means its harder to commentate over the radio because you have to describe the action in more detail so the audience can visualise themselves watching the game or event. As a commentator you not only need to describe the action, you need to tell the audience about statistics and conduct interviews. As a commentator it is your responsibility to describe to the audience the action. In addition to this, you need to tell the audience facts and statistics relevant to the end. Also, you are responsible for conducting the interviews.