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 their own column, in which the sportswriter editorializes on current news or developments in sports. Sportswriters also write for online publications and social media.
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Quick Facts
Alternate Title(s) Magazine Sportswriters, Newspaper Sportswriters, Sports Columnists, Sports Reporters, Stringers
Duties Write about sporting events, athletes, and other sports-related topics; conduct interviews and research
Salary Range Below $25,000 to $100,000
Work Environment Indoors/Outdoors
Best Geographical Location(s) Opportunities exist in all regions
Minimum Education Level
  • Bachelor's Degree
School Subjects
  • English
  • Journalism
  • Physical Education
Experience Any writing or sports experience helpful
Personality Traits
  • Creative
  • Curious
  • Organized
Skills
  • Interpersonal
  • Organizational
  • Writing
Certification or Licensing None
Special Requirements None
Employment Prospects Fair
Advancement Prospects Fair
Outlook Decline
Career Ladder
  • Syndicated Columnist, or Sports Publicist, or Managing Editor
  • Sports Editor
  • Sportswriter-National Publication
  • Sportswriter-Local Publication
  • Editorial Assistant

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