Developing good relationships with coaches, front-office employees, broadcasters and other media members, team staffers and even stadium/arena workers is not only crucial to being as informed as possible for your reporting, but also to feel legitimate and comfortable, and to be able to enjoy and operate smoothly while on the day-to-day grind.Ĭhristina Long: Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer, Southwest (Arkansas) Times Record/USA Today Network
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Interviewing players is a skill even an introvert can eventually master, but I’ve learned sports journalism at the professional level requires so many more interactions than that.
I’m an introvert who was originally drawn to this industry by a love of sports and a talent for writing, but the interpersonal side of reporting has always been my weakness. And when you’re not working, read good stories! That helps, too.īen Pope: Chicago Blackhawks beat reporter, Chicago Sun-Times If you’re doing the work, you’ll set yourself up for success.
So, join the student newspaper, freelance for another publication and apply to internships. Like anything else in life, we become better writers and reporters by doing the job over and over again. Wilson Alexander: LSU beat writer, The Advocate | The Times-Picayune (New Orleans)ĭo the work.
Also, never say no to an assignment - within reason, of course! Being well-rounded is a huge asset in today’s landscape, and stepping back from your normal beat to cover something different is an unbeatable way to get refreshed and come back with new ideas. Being reliable and easy to work with will take you so much further than you can imagine. My favorite piece of advice to give student journalists is simple: meet your deadlines, file clean copy and be pleasant to work with. And if you’re looking for a news job, much of this advice applies outside sports, too.īailey Johnson: High school sports reporter, The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch What can you be doing to set yourself up for success while in school? What resources can you take advantage of?Įight sports journalists in their first few years on the job shared valuable advice and tips for current students. So you want to find a job as a sports journalist. Sign up here to have it delivered to your inbox every Wednesday morning during the school year. Have a suggestion on newsletters you’d like to see in next year’s update? Make a submission via our contact page.The Lead is a weekly newsletter that provides resources and connections for student journalists in both college and high school. As always, all our recommendations are genuine, unbiased, and based on our actual experiences. Newsletters are organized into the following categories:īy the way, some of the links in this article may be from partners or affiliates - which simply means we may get to make money at no cost to you. Our team collected and curated the best niche newsletters that are actually worth subscribing to.Įxplore this list, subscribe to any of the newsletters that stand out to you, and fill your inbox with a bit of goodness. Our email addresses are sacred - and only the best newsletters deserve to get access to our inboxes. A great newsletter can brighten your day, help you learn, make the world easier to understand, or empower you to make a difference.Īt the same time, we’re all receiving way too many emails as it is.
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