What do you need to do to get started on the path to becoming a sports broadcaster or journalist?

Answer 1

Today in the United States it typical takes at least a Bachelors Degree in Broadcasting or Sports Broadcasting/Journalism or Sports Journalism. A degree along with a lot of experience will quickly build a good resume. There are also small jobs along the way to getting a degree that will be very helpful. Some newspapers and local television stations have apprentice type programs for high school students who are interested in Sports Journalism or Sports Broadcasting.

The more connections you make the better and in many instances the experience you gain through these jobs/programs will often be as important (if not more) than what you actually learn in school.

There are a list of jobs that you should look into if you are already in college or soon will be...

-Sports Writer for your school newspaper

-Work in the sports department for your school's radio station, writing game recaps, doing play-by-play for any sport if you get the chance, etc

-Work in the school's Sports Information or Athletic Media Relations office, where you will become extreme familiar with a wide range of sports and have the opportunity to write game recaps, feature stories on athletes, etc