Sport Journalist
USEFUL LINKS
https://www.whatuni.com/degree-courses/search?subject=sports-journalism
https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/your-degree/undergraduate-degrees/ba-hons-multimedia-sports-journalism/
JOB PROFILES
https://www.icanbea.org.uk/app/explore/jobroles/sports-journalist-763/
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/sports-commentator
Sports journalists conduct thorough research, and interviews, and attend events such as games, tournaments, and press conferences that they are covering. On a day to day basis they may prepare for an event by researching clubs, coaches or players, work with a production team, take direction from a producer, interview sports professionals, report on the action as it takes place and give updates on the scores and highlights and much more.
HOW TO BECOME A SPORT JOURNALIST
The main routes to get into this role are:
University course- there are many different degrees you could undertake a degree in many different areas.
An apprenticeship- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming a sport journalist.
Working towards this role- you could apply for an entry level job and work your way up.
Volunteering-you'll need to have some practical experience and be able to show you have a real enthusiasm for sports commentating.
Direct application- you can apply directly to employers if you've got some of the relevant skills.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS
There is no set entry route to become a sports journalist but it may be useful to get a degree in a relevant subject like:
Journalism
Sports journalism
Sports business and broadcasting
You will usually need 2-3 a levels to be accepted onto a degree.
Personal Statement Help
https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/journalism-and-sport-activity-personal-statement
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2479973
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/personal-statement-advice-media-studies-and-journalism
https://www.applytouni.com/applying/personal-statements/journalism-personal-statement/
APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS
There are some companies who offer degree apprenticeships in sport journalism which will support you gaining a degree whilst undertaking direct work experience in this field. Some of these degree apprenticeships include:
Level 5 journalist
Level 7 senior journalist
This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in aerospace engineering.
Apprenticeship Finders
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Interview Help
https://www.viasport.ca/communications-toolkit/13-ways-give-great-media-interview
https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/182/60-Second-Interview:-Sports-Journalist