Kerith Burke...is this 'new news'?

[Blakeon18]

Matt Buckler of the JI reports that Kerith has had only a couple of free lance jobs out west this past year and was considering giving up her broadcasting hopes. BUT...she has just landed the job of being sideline reporter
for the Golden State Warriors for the upcoming season.

Congrats to Kerith!

 

[CocoHusky]

Yes this new & good news. Must rethink that NBA league pass now.

 

[Blakeon18]

Going from interviewing Geno and the occasional Husky AA to interviewing Steve Kerr and maybe Steph Curry?
Pretty cool for Kerith. Elite to elite.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Very good news. Kerith did a no-no by leaving SNY with no job lined up in a contracting industry. She was very candid about that journey. Great news for a very likeable sports caster.

 

[eebmg]

Marvelous. Clearly, Steve Kerr is looking to pick Kerith's brains on how to play basketball the Geno way. I think this will lead to GS having an undefeated season as they go for the 4peat. Kerith does not even have to change the questions. "How do you guys feel winning 100 in a row? Did you think you could win 4 NC in a row? Are you guys good for Mens Basketball? " Also, look for Durant to get more info on how Stewie plays the game. I see big improvement there.

 

[bags27]

We know the inequity around sports, that often (not always) it's an attractive young woman with minimal knowledge of the game that gets picked to do these things. In this case, it's an attractive young woman who is really, really smart and entirely deserving. Really miss her and wish her the very best.

 

[MilfordHusky]

If Kerith was on the verge of changing industries, she sure wound up with a plum in Golden State. Congrats to her and the Warriors!

 

[HoopsFan21]

Wouldn't call her young being well into her 30s.

 

[eebmg]

Wouldn't call her young being well into her 30s.

Ssshhh.

 

[augustaTC]

Wouldn't call her young being well into her 30s.

She looks mighty young from my perspective!

 

[j66kicker]

Congrats to Kerith!

Warriors have new sideline reporter: Who is Kerith Burke?

After nearly quitting journalism, Kerith Burke joins NBC Sports as Warriors sideline reporter

 

[Farney]

Wouldn't call her young being well into her 30s.

If that outstanding reporter is in her 30s I'd love to pick her brain as to how she looks to be 25.

I already get League Pass and now, as if I needed more reasons to watch GSW, I will happily be watching late games.

 

[Nuyoika]

Matt Buckler of the JI reports that Kerith has had only a couple of free lance jobs out west this past year and was considering giving up her broadcasting hopes. BUT...she has just landed the job of being sideline reporter
for the Golden State Warriors for the upcoming season.

Congrats to Kerith!

I am more concerned at the fact that someone who was that good at her job and likely has incredible references would have a hard time finding a broadcasting job..... How?

 

[HoopsFan21]

If that outstanding reporter is in her 30s I'd love to pick her brain as to how she looks to be 25.

I already get League Pass and now, as if I needed more reasons to watch GSW, I will happily be watching late games.

You can already see how she looked at 25 - just google her mug shot.

 

[Carnac]

Wouldn't call her young being well into her 30s.

Age is relevant. When you're in the age range of most of us here in the yard, anywhere in the 30's is young. Some of us are 30-60 years older than her. As far as we're concerned, she still has Similac on her breath.

 

[Gate81]

sounds like Ros Gold-Onwude's former job...

 

[RockyMTblue2]

She'll be busy:

"In addition to her sideline duties, Burke will provide coverage across the network’s signature programs – “Warriors Pregame Live,” “Warriors Postgame Live,” “Warriors Central” and other NBA programming. Burke will also present original content throughout the season across various social media platforms."

From @j66kicker article cite above. It is a great opportunity and I hope she hits it out of the park.

 

[MilfordHusky]

sounds like Ros Gold-Onwude's former job...

It is Ros's former job. Ros has moved up to Turner Sports.

As the article notes, Kerith went to the same university as Klay Thompson. That should allow for some bonding.

Kerith was always prepared, articulate, and personable in her SNY work, plus her looks didn't hurt.

 

[BigBird]

I am more concerned at the fact that someone who was that good at her job and likely has incredible references would have a hard time finding a broadcasting job..... How?

1. The traditional media (radio, TV, newspaper) are downsizing their staffs in order to perk up the profits. Long term, this might not be smart, but it bumps up the bottom line in the near term.

2. Media jobs are often filled from inside. Being on the outside can be a severe disadvantage.

3. Younger talent or less experienced talent has little leverage as to compensation. A veteran pro typically costs more.

4. Some performers have limits on certain work conditions, and take themselves out of the running because of them. (e.g. not working nights).

5. While likely a non-issue for Kerith, the involvement and opinions of sponsors can erase otherwise solid talent from the hiring plan.

I hope this is helpful.

 

[schmendrick]

Always felt it was only a matter of time before Kerith was truly discovered and reached Doris-Burke-like-magnitude.

Like Doris, she's smart, prepared, and no-nonsense. Unlike Doris, she's in no way shrill and instead of trying to imprint herself on the event, she subtly enhances it.

Go Kerith.