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 .