The qualifications that you need to work in the sports radio industry depends on your career path. Producers and on-air personalities, such as hosts, commentators, and sports broadcast journalists, need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with prior experience working on air. Employers may also require a postsecondary degree in broadcasting, journalism, or a related field. To pursue a technical position at a sports radio, you may need at least an associate degree in media production, electrical engineering, or sound engineering and strong technical abilities.