Sportswriters

Sportswriters are reporters who cover the news in sports for newspapers and magazines. They research original ideas or follow up on breaking stories, contacting coaches, athletes, and team owners and managers for comments or more information. Sometimes a sportswriter is fortunate enough to get his or her own column, in which the sportswriter editorializes on current news or developments in sports.

Quick Facts
Duties	Write about sporting events, athletes, and other sports-related topics; conduct interviews and research
Alternate Title(s)	Magazine Sportswriters, Newspaper Sportswriters, Sports Columnists, Sports Reporters, Stringers
Salary Range	Below $25,000 to $100,000
Employment Prospects	Fair
Advancement Prospects	Fair
Work Environment	Indoors/Outdoors
Best Geographical Location(s)	Opportunities exist in all regions, with most demand in urban centers
Education and Training	Bachelor's Degree
Related School Subjects	English Journalism Physical Education
Experience	Any writing experience helpful
Skills	Interpersonal Organizational Writing
Personality Traits	Creative Curious Organized
Licensure/Certification	None
Special Requirements	None
Career Ladder	Syndicated Columnist, or Sports Publicist, or Managing Editor Sports Editor Sportswriter-National Publication Sportswriter-Local Publication Editorial Assistant