Sports Writer
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Writers and EditorsYou can learn about the nature of the work associated with writing and editing, as well as earnings potential and the job outlook for different types of writers and editors. The latest national, state, and local earnings information can be accessed from separate links at the page.
CareerOneStop: WriterThe comprehensive occupational portal for a writer can be viewed from the links at the center of this page, which will take you to a video on becoming a writer, national salary data, and education and training of a writer.
Princeton Review: WriterA day in the life of a writer is described at the Princeton Review’s career site, where you can learn what you can expect in two, five, and after 10 years of employment. Links at the left side also connect you to information on salary potential, employers, and majors to select in college if you are interested in becoming a writer, graduate programs available, and internships.
Occupational Titles
Writer
Sports Journalist
Sports Writer
Sports Talk Radio Host
Accredited Academic Programs
Broadcasting Schools.comYou can search a network of broadcasting schools, organized by state at this page. General school details and links to requests for further information are available.
National Association of Broadcasters: Education FoundationLinks to broadcasting leadership training programs, fellowships in communications in radio, and executive development programs are described at this page, sponsored by an organization that is dedicated to effective and timely broadcasting.
Princeton Review: Writer, College MajorsSince writers can study across a variety of undergraduate programs and be successful, you may want to look at the list of potential majors here, including journalism. After selecting what interests you, click on “Schools Offering the Major” at the left of the page, to be taken to a comprehensive list of colleges nationwide.
Radio CollegeSupported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the college and university programs listed here may be of particular interest to you if you are thinking of pursuing a career as a sports radio or TV announcer or writer. The list includes top schools of journalism, broadcast, and media studies programs.
Salary Levels
Indeed.com: Writer SalariesThe average salaries for writers nationwide can be seen at this page, as well varied average salaries of jobs with related titles.
PayScale: SportscasterThe median salary by years of experience is shown at this chart. You can also click on hourly rate, or select an area of the country to find specific salary information. Scroll down the page to see median salary by employer type or click on “gender” or “years of experience” to get a better look at potential earnings.
PayScale: WriterPayscale’s site for writers provides a basic salary chart at this site. You can change the chart by entering a job with a similar job title and view low, typical, and high salary expectancies.
Professional Organizations
American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThis organization helps professional writers to advance their careers, whether experienced or just starting out as a writer. Members share information very candidly on their current rates, their contracts, and agents. Check out all this site has to offer, including a newsletter, as well as exclusive access to job leads, a professional press card, and many other financial benefits and discounts that can be useful to you as a writer.
American Sportscasters’ AssociationProviding information to sportscasters and potential sportscasters, this site contains news and interviews with current personalities, a job bank, a link for women in sportcasting, and tips for beginning your career.
International Sports Press AssociationFrom this site, you have access to plenty of information on becoming a professional sports writer, including news of the sports industry, worldwide national associations in sports, press releases, and coverage of commissions across basketball, football, golf, skating, skiing, and many more professional sports. The organization sponsors scholarships for study abroad, as well as a variety of links addressing international sports coverage.
National Association of Broadcast Employees and TechniciansThis division of the Communication Workers of America represents employees in radio, film production, and television. News, job listings, and a members’ database are provided.
National Conference of WritersThis organization is composed of members who are newspaper, radio, television station, magazine, and internet contributors. Interesting departments include jobs, awards and contests, a newsletter, and online discussion group. A student membership is available for a low price and is open to college students enrolled in journalism or related programs where an interest in opinion writing is demonstrated.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Press Institute: Sports Journalism JobsA collection of several sports industry job boards is available at this site, with several links to sports journalism job listings. Links include women’s sports jobs, a sportscasters’ job board, and a sports journalism page.
Indeed.com: Writer JobsAll writer jobs available through Indeed.com can be viewed from these pages, where you can connect directly to a variety of nationwide job databases and individual private employer web sites to apply online for writing jobs.
Publications
International Sports Press Association MagazineThis publication is international in focus and gives you access to full color, full-text downloads of past issues at the site, including articles on sports legends and sports world news. Sports history, related travel, and the globalization of sports are presented.
Online Forums & Blogs
American Society of Journalists and Authors: BlogsClick on the blog sites at this location, and you will be taken to personal blogs from the members of an important organization for writers.
Indeed.com: Writer ForumStart a discussion or post an answer in forums on how to be a great writer, get a writing job, and learn about salary.
Journal of Sports Media BlogThis blog is hosted by the University of Mississippi journalism school, which is regularly updated by member contributors. Previous posts include coverage of sports and social change, broadcasting of upcoming games, and full archive access.
Sports Journalists’ Association: BlogsSports awards, training and courses, photography, press conferences, sports broadcasting, and a host of other blogs can be accessed from this page, which is intended for sports writers, photographers, editors, and broadcasters.
Career Videos
CareerOneStop: Writers and Author VideoThe video at his page can be viewed by clicking on your selection for media player, after which you can learn about writing jobs across industries, as well as the most important qualifications you need to have a rewarding profession as a writer.
