Content Creation in Sports and Entertainment

Catalog description

This course addresses all aspects of sports writing and reporting, including deadline coverage, game description, feature stories, column writing, and fantasy sports. Students compare print, digital, and broadcast sports coverage to evaluate trends and effectiveness. Students develop skills in crafting leads, reporting ethically, writing clearly, researching, cultivating sources, and conducting interviews. Guest speakers working in sports journalism are an integral part of the class. Prerequisites: JOU 219, JOU 235 Prerequisite: SCM 249