Meet the 2019 Award Winners: Florida Sportscaster Steve Goldstein
12.05.2020
Today’s award spotlight is on NSMA 2019 Florida Sportscaster of the Year, Steve Goldstein. Goldstein is an anchor and Play by Play sportscaster primarily for the NHL team, The Florida Panthers on FOX Sports Florida in Miami. Goldstein also works for CBS TV Miami, USTA Tennis, and Westwood One Radio. He has also hosted pregame, halftime, and postgame shows for the Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes during his 27 year long career.
The Brooklyn native graduated from Syracuse University in 1991 before moving to Southern Florida, where he currently resides. This is Goldstein’s first time being honored by the NSMA as Florida's Sportscaster of the Year.
Goldstein briefly spoke with NSMA on his career and other thoughts regarding the industry.
NSMA: What was your career path like on the way to your current position?
Steve Goldstein: Taking all opportunities that came my way. Mostly radio, before transitioning to mostly TV over time.
NSMA: What is your favorite thing about your job?
SG: Bringing information and levity to people and the feeling after a solid broadcast.
NSMA: What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?
SG: Numerous hockey games such as the Panthers playoff games and calling the 2010 Winter Olympic hockey gold medal game.
NSMA: What is the best piece of advice you have for people pursuing a career in sports media?
SG: Never say no, even if a job opportunity is not exactly what you want to do. Have the right work ethic, which shouldn't be an issue since you love what you do and have passion for it. And relationships are important.
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Written by NSMA intern, Brian Cohen