Advanced Sports Reporting (404-0-20)

Instructors

Melissa K Isaacson

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Wed 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This course is a dive into the ever-changing industry of sports journalism from both the reporting and audience perspectives. You will learn how sports reporters do their jobs on a daily basis by covering a beat, learning how the really good ones rise above the rest by studying professionals in the business. And in an industry that seemingly looks different every year, we will examine and analyze how it disseminates news. I will ask where you get your sports news and content beyond social media but more importantly, I will ask you to examine why and what you think about it. I will expect you to master the fundamentals of writing and reporting while you learn how best to perform on deadline in a fast-paced, often highly pressured environment; to craft original daily stories and features; to develop sources and break news and how to interview and interact with athletes, coaches, team execs, agents and media relations officials in a way that gets the best results.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory