JOB DESCRIPTION
A sports journalist specialises in writing about athletic events for newspapers, television or through blogs and social media. They may have a general journalist qualification combined with a personal background playing or organising sport.
DUTIES AND TASKS
Sports journalists may perform the following tasks:
- attend sporting events
- conduct research
- arrange meetings with key people associated with sport
- write articles.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- excellent interpersonal skills
- good computer and technology skills
- able to meet strict deadlines
- able to work a variety of hours and travel to events