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Emily Austin: Biography, Career & Net Worth

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Emily Austin turned a pandemic-era Instagram Live series into a career as one of the most recognizable young faces in sports media — hosting for Sports Illustrated, covering boxing for DAZN, running her own NBA podcast, and, in 2026, joining Jake Paul’s MVP broadcast team. Here’s a full look at her career and what’s actually confirmed about her background and earnings.

Quick Facts

Full NameEmily Austin
BornMay 24, 2001
Age25 (as of 2026)
BackgroundNew York native who grew up on Long Island
CollegeHofstra University
Known ForSports broadcasting, boxing coverage with DAZN, and hosting The Hoop Chat and The Emily Austin Show podcasts
Net WorthNot publicly disclosed — treat any online estimate as unverified

Note: Sources disagree on small biographical details such as the exact birthplace, so those are kept general. You should verify anything you intend to add against a primary source before publishing.

Early Life and Education

Austin grew up on Long Island, New York, in a Modern Orthodox Jewish household, and attended Hofstra University. She originally set out as a pre-med student before switching to sports journalism, a pivot that came directly out of what she started doing during the COVID-19 shutdown.

From Instagram Live to Sports Broadcasting

When Hofstra shut down in 2020, Austin had a lot of free time and started reaching out to professional athletes for interviews on Instagram Live, building a show she called Daily Vibes with Emily Austin. The series gave her a following and a portfolio, and it led to professional work, including a hosting role on MTV’s Music Lives On and hosting gigs at NFL and boxing events for Sports Illustrated. By her own telling, much of her early career came from creating opportunities rather than waiting for them.

Podcasts, DAZN, and Boxing Coverage

Emily launched The Hoop Chat w/ Emily Austin in 2023. Jalen Brunson, Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey, and Grant Williams were among the players that she interviewed for the podcast. She began covering DAZN’s boxing shows in 2024 and became a consistent figure throughout major boxing shows and interviews, including with Anthony Joshua. She is also the host of The Emily Austin Show, which discusses sports and wider pop culture topics.

2026: MVP, the World Cup, and a Reality Series

In 2026, Austin became a part of Jake Paul’s MVP boxing broadcast team to add to the numerous boxing shows she has done in her career. She covered multiple host cities at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and is also reportedly in the process of filming a new reality show called “No Days Off,” which chronicles her busy schedule.

Public Profile and Commentary

Beyond sports, Austin is a public commentator who has spoken openly about her Jewish identity and about antisemitism, and has worked as a media consultant for Israel’s mission to the United Nations. She has also been described in media coverage as a conservative commentator and has presented for PragerU. Those views and affiliations are part of her public profile, though they’re separate from her sports work and are the kind of topics on which readers hold a wide range of opinions. She has also worked as a model and has been an ambassador for Puma.

Emily Austin Net Worth and Earnings

As with any of our profiles, we always strive to draw a clear line between confirmed information and what is speculative. Because Austin has not publicly disclosed any details about her net worth, or how much she makes from podcasting, broadcasting, modeling, or her partnerships with brands, we recommend that you view all net worth figures online with a grain of salt.

Fun Facts

  • She started out as a pre-med major before switching to sports journalism.
  • Her career began with interviews on Instagram Live during the COVID-19 shutdown, while she was still a Hofstra student.
  • She has interviewed NBA players including Jalen Brunson and Chet Holmgren on her own podcast.

Emily Austin Diva

Emily Austin’s career is a clear example of how a self-built media platform can open doors that traditional paths once controlled: from Instagram Live interviews in a dorm-era lockdown to DAZN, Sports Illustrated, a World Cup assignment, and a spot on one of boxing’s biggest new broadcast teams. With a reality series on the way, her profile in sports media looks set to keep growing.

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