Sports club reporter
うんどうぶきしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that writes and distributes articles based on coverage of games and practices in high school and university athletic clubs, as well as interviews with club members and related parties.
Description
Sports club reporters cover games, practices, and training camps in high school and university athletic clubs, and write and edit articles based on interviews with players and coaches. They leverage deep knowledge of sports to plan and create game reports and feature articles. With tight deadlines, they often cover weekends and nights, collaborating with photographers and videographers to deliver content. In addition to print media, they are required to handle digital media such as web publications, SNS distribution, and video production.
Future Outlook
With the spread of digital platforms, sports reporting on web media is expanding, requiring skills in real-time distribution using SNS and video content production, while print media staff is shrinking.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Enjoys communication / Flexible and adaptable / Patient and persevering
Work Style
Business trips / Direct to/from work / Night and holiday work / Reporting site / Shift work
Career Path
Reporter assistant → Sports club reporter → Senior sports club reporter → Chief reporter → Editor-in-chief
Required Skills
Photography / Reporting and interview techniques / Understanding of competition rules / Writing skills
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English interviews) / Data analysis (sports) / SNS operation / Video editing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To quickly respond to game progress or changing situations and update articles. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent misrecording of game results or comments. |
| Communication Skills | To elicit information through interviews, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of on-site reporting and travel. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high pressure from last-minute reporting and writing near deadlines. |
Aliases
- Sports journalist
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