MEMORANDUM
Date: August 28, 2014
To: Mrs. Patricia McCabe-Remmell
From: Evan Wallster
Subject: Job exploration of becoming a Sports Journalist
Sports writers of the modern era are college graduates receiving their degrees in the field of journalism. Besides their journalism classes, sports writers typically write for their college newspaper. Sport information departments at colleges are common place and students typically rely on internships providing valuable experience.
1) Degree seeking students should tailor their academic career by majoring in journalism with a degree level of at least a Bachelor’s.
2) Background experience associated with writing experience and a plethora of sports knowledge is essential for any prospective sports journalist.
3) Skills often used by
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Meaning, they’re assigned coverage of a particular sport or team throughout a season, even spanning throughout the year. Because of the time of day that sports games are usually played, sports writers rarely work your typical nine to five day job. Normal daily proceedings are he/she arrives in the afternoon to discuss story ideas (and approval) with editors, make phone calls to sources keeping their ear to the ground for possible stories, formulates and begins writing their story.
2) The vast majority of sports writers will not make a fortune but much like teaching, are passionate and work not for the money but merely for the love of what they do. As in any field of work, sports writers who rise to the top of their respective field can make a lot of money. Average pay however usually ranges from anywhere to $25,000 to $45,000.
3) Upon receiving their degrees after college, sports writers look to start at a paper in a small town and work their way up to bigger publications such as ESPN. It is the hub of sports and is the dream job of many writers looking to find employment at one of the many sports websites like
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... journalist. Besides being incredibly successful, Dr. Greer is an important figure in the world of journalism because she can easily explain her learning experiences to those who wish to follow in her footsteps. Also, the fact that Dr. Greer has spent the majority of her life learning to be a successful journalist should inform young writers that, in journalism, there is always something to be learned. Thus, this lifelong learning process should ensure young writers that success is attainable with the right amount of valued experience and appreciated opportunities. In other words, precisely follow the path set forth by Dr. Greer. The University of Alabama professor’s success in journalism is undeniable. For evidence of this success, look no further than Dr. Greer’s office. The writing is on the wall.
A handful of athletes will have a chance to turn pro before they have completed their college career. Job-wise there is nothing better than getting paid for doing something that you truly love and enjoy. There is nothing wrong with players doing everything in their power to make them go pro. However it is a decision bound with peril.
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I want to be sportscaster when I grow up because I would like to discuss events with proffesionals. I also couldn’t see myself in life without being connected to sports. Also it seems really cool to be a sportscaster at ESPN because it looks like a cool place to work there.
about the pros and cons of paying college athletes, Dennis Johnson, a writer for The Sport
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(2011) Author “The Value Of College Sports” NCAA. (2014) Daugherty, Paul “No Pay For College Athletes” Sports Illustrated. (2012)
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Some sports photographers work as freelance photographers, others are employed by media groups, corporations, and also sports teams. In order to enter this profession, there are some requirements. Some sports photographers enter the
While working or while looking for work there are certain skills sets that are universally important. No matter what job or career path you have chosen these skills make it easier to obtain your goals, whatever they may be.
Some of those careers include; sports management, sports administration, sports broadcasting, coaching or communication specialization for a college or a professional sports team. The idea of a sports communications degree is to prepare someone to be a good communicator in a sports setting. The inclusion of the sports aspect within this degree program is of vital importance, because it teaches me the aspects of communications within a this setting. This setting is one that is vastly different than most other environments, because of the major platform that sports holds in our society. Such, the understanding of how to be a good communicator within this setting is very important.
Skills I have I think the different skills I have possessed are persuasion, listening, counseling and anger management skill. Example of the use of the skill in a practical situation I actively using those acquired skills in different situations whether at work, home, community, organization and to my studies. I considered listening skill as exceptionally important above all in receiving vital instructions or advises from a boss, co-employee, parents, and people in the community. I believe that active communication would break the boundary that sets people apart and the best wisdom in the world would not acquired if we fail to listen.
The skill that I am the best at or at least would give myself the highest score in would be showing empathy. I am not sure why I am skilled in this it just seems to come naturally to me. I have always found myself to be a very empathetic person who is able to understand the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and, attitudes of others almost as well as my own. One way that I have shown empathy is by being open to learning about the experiences of others including other cultures, races and religions. Learning about struggles of others and the impact their struggles have on the world as a whole has increased my ability to show empathy. I think that my empathetic nature has both helped me and hurt me in my life. It has helped me as a counselor, as