What are the career prospects for a Sports Journalist?
Hi
Some sports journalists cover one professional sports team, whereas others may produce stories on a variety of local, university and/or professional teams. Some sports journalism jobs focus on interviewing athletes, while others focus on game/tournament highlights and results.
Some career options are,
- Sports writers/reporters for print media (including newspapers and magazines)
- Sports editors for print media (including newspapers and magazines)
- Hosts of radio or television sports shows
- Sports announcers/commentators for radio or television
- Sports writers/reporters for television or radio broadcasts
- Producers or directors of television or radio sports shows
- Online writers/reporters for sports websites, e-magazines or e-newspapers
- Online editors for sports websites, e-magazines or e-newspapers
- Sports information specialists
- Media Representative for sports teams, associations or major venues
A bachelor's degree in journalism , English, communications is a related major to study and became a sports journalist .