How can I become a sports journalist?

Hi, Arjun As you have already done graduation, you need to get enrolled into a sports journalism course at the master’s level but very few colleges offer a separate master’s degree in sports journalism. This aspect of journalism is usually collaborated with the general journalism program with specialization in a specific area such as sports journalism. The duration of the course can differ from institute to institute. Below mentioned are some colleges that you can consider : • Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior • Times School of Journalism, New Delhi • Asian College of Journalism, Chennai • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal • Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai Hope this helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

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In my humble opinion, you should now take up a job in your respective field and pursue a course in journalism(Or sports journalism). Remember that quote "Never test the depth of water with both feet."? Create a safe base for yourself in your existing field , I've seen a lot of my Mass media friends sitting jobless after graduation for months in search of better opportunities and finally are forced to take up the ones that are available. Competition is cut throat if you are aiming to become a journalist for a top Sports Magazine or organization. The top college graduates in DU and MU won't let those opportunities go easily. 1. Get into a job in your field and study the field of journalism(it is sports journalism in your case) closely and try meeting a lot of professionals in the mean time. You can make use of Social Media and Youtube too. Start your own private blog and compare that to the articles that are daily written in the esteemed sports magazines. 2. The next stage involves researching about courses that can make a you a better candidate/competitor and you can pick the one in the end that suits you. 3. You'll now have to search for a platform where you can show your talent, skills and expertise to the recruiting Organizations/Individuals. 4. Now, let us make an assumption that you've completed the above three stages and have got a few opportunities. You'll have to make a choice where you can work for a lot of hours with passion, zeal, energy and enthusiasm. Growth is the main thing that has to be looked here and it is the most differentiating parameter among others. Choose an organization where you can grow and if possible where you are willing to stay for the next 5-7 years. You cannot simply hop here like the way you do in Software/IT as the opportunities are comparatively less.

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