What do I want to achieve in the industry of Sports Journalism?
I am hardworking, passionate and excited about where my future as a sports journalist will go.
I like all things sport.
I want to show that I can be one of the best journalists out there.
I will do everything I can to achieve all my aims for my career.
I need to remember what my goals are and remember exactly how to achieve them all.
I feel positive about how everything is going so far and believe everything is going to plan.
I see myself on a television screen reporting on the biggest sporting events in the world.
I aim to be the best sports journalist I can be.
Manifesto:
REMEMBER WHERE YOU WANT TO END UP.
YOU’RE HARDWORKING, YOU’RE EXCITED AND YOU’RE READY TO ACHIEVE ALL YOUR GOALS.
IT DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT BUT THOSE NIGHTS ARE STILL IMPORTANT.
USE THE TOOLS AROUND YOU, SOCIAL MEDIA, THE COURSE, YOUR CONTACTS. SHOW WHAT YOU CAN DO.
PRACTISE IN FRONT OF A CAMERA, THE MORE PRACTISE, THE MORE NATURAL YOU’LL BE WHEN YOU EVENTUALLY GET THERE.
WRITE, WRITE AND KEEP WRITING. GET IT DONE.
SWOT Analysis:
Strengths: I work well in groups and have good communication skills. I know sport, not just the ones that I sometimes focus on. My writing is to a good level and reads well. I’m becoming more and more use to speaking in front of a camera. I’m focused on my aims. I get my work done on time and don’t leave things to the last minute. I keep up to date with the news regularly and focus on how the professional journalists have written each piece.
Weaknesses: I need to do more work in front of a camera to become a lot more natural. I need to start doing more in my own time to show my commitment to the industry. I need to start showing through my articles that I can write about more than just football and boxing. I need to start utilising my social media platforms to start building a following and gaining more contacts.
Opportunities: There’s an opportunity to become one of the best sports journalists out there. The more practise in front of a camera, the more prepared you will be. The course helps you prepare for several different careers in the world of journalism, not just broadcasting and the written work. There’s a chance to build a big following on twitter and other social media platforms.
Threats: There are a great number of other people trying to achieve the same goals as me at the same time, there will always be people that you have to prove that you are better than but remembering that we all want to succeed. Trolls on social media are always going to exist. Sometimes your work doesn’t get the reception you want it to. COVID-19.
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