-Life as a NFL Sports Reporter | Analyst-
Introducing
Joe Buscaglia is a long-time sports reporter and analyst, having covered the NFL’s Buffalo Bills for over fourteen years and doing so across multiple platforms.
Radio
Buscaglia got his start in sports radio at 21 years old in Buffalo at the market’s top station, WGR 550, working his way up to be named the lead Bills reporter by the age of twenty-three.
Television
He then moved to the local television station WKBW as their Bills reporter and, after one year, was named the sports director at twenty-nine in addition to his Bills duties.
National Writing
Three years later, he joined the national sportswriting company The Athletic, where he has operated as their Bills reporter since 2019.
Professional Duties & Specialities
Buscaglia specializes in the day-to-day coverage of an NFL team, analysis of football through game film and practice, roster construction, using spreadsheets to convey his work to his audience and continues to try and find new ways to cover the team for such a passionate fan base.
He was born and raised in Buffalo, spent two years at Florida State University for college and transferred to Buffalo State University, graduating with a degree in media production.
Reasons to Listen
This talk offers up a clear vision of what life as an NFL sports reporter is like. Listeners eager to learn more about this profession owe it to themselves to listen in on this informative talk.
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in knowing what it truly means to be an NFL sports reporter
- those curious about the practicalities of the profession as far as the personal and professional sacrifices the work demands
- those who are looking for tips on how they too can look to enter the industry and become a fully fledged NFL sports reporter
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- the evolution of the profession as far as role and responsibility
- the critical nature of finding one’s professional reporting niche
- the duties and responsibilities of covering an NFL club during both the season and off season
- the weekly rhythm of a NFL sports reporter
- Joe’s non traditional entry into the profession
- what particularly helped propel his career
- what its like to cover pro athletes
- working relationships with fellow sports reporters
- work travel
- job perks
- the hyper-specialization of sports reporting
- the interaction with fans who follow his work
- an entertaining story involving Joe and two professional athletes
- what it was like to cover the Damar Hamlin story in early 2023
- how technology has broadly impacted the profession of sports reporting
- Joe’s take on the Bills chances of winning the Super Bowl for the 2023 season
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“I always found it more interesting to provide context and get into ways to look at a team as opposed to showing you the same three highlights you just watched on your phone.”
-Joe Buscaglia
Check out the Video Conversation:
For those who desire to view the full video conversation of this discussion, you can do so via Youtube.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Joe and his work, be sure to check out the The Athletic. You can also find him on:
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