Sports journalism isn't just written articles anymore. You need to shoot video, record audio, edit both, and know which platform works best for which story. A profile of a retiring athlete might work as a podcast. A tactical analysis might need video breakdowns. A human interest story could be a photo essay with short text.
Technical Skills You Need
This program teaches you the production side: shooting video on your phone that looks professional, recording clean audio in noisy stadium environments, basic editing in free and paid software, and understanding what makes content work on different platforms.
You'll learn equipment basics—what gear you actually need versus what's nice to have—and how to work within budget constraints. Most starting sports journalists don't have access to expensive camera equipment, so we focus on what you can do with a decent smartphone and $200 worth of accessories.
The program covers platform-specific requirements: how Instagram Stories differ from YouTube videos, why TikTok sports content needs a different approach than Twitter threads, and when long-form text still works better than multimedia.
Story Structure Across Formats
You'll practice adapting the same story for different formats. Take a single sports event and create a Twitter thread, a three-minute video, a podcast segment, and a written piece—each emphasizing different angles and using format-specific strengths.
Software and Tools
We use free tools where possible: DaVinci Resolve for video editing, Audacity for audio, basic smartphone camera apps. Paid alternatives covered include Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and Hindenburg Journalist.