Is it hard to get a job in the field of sports journalism?

Question

If you major in Journalism or sports journlaism, is it hard fiding a job right out of college? Is it easier to find jobs if you major in broadcast journalism or if you major in journlaism(like newspapers)?

Answer 1

Not hard nasty is a better word

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It seem today the world is full of want a be reporters

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You have picked a subject that is on the less sought after carrier in writing

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It is too seasonal for most reporters who are specializing in one sport

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You have to know who's who and know where to be at the right time

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To get on a local newspaper can be relentless in trial and failure

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To get a desk in a newspaper office is even harder in today's market  

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And the hard part of getting a job right out of college is not all that hard SOME TIMES

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Most editors will give a new be a chance because they might have the gift of words and who knows you might be the one

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So all I can tell you is to go to a local newspaper office and ask for an application to get an idea if they are even accepting one

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That will tell you for sure if your local paper is open to anyone new that wants to give it a  shot at the story of the day crew

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Good hunting and don't give up if you chose to be in this league of people

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Answer 2

you can always start out blogging for your favorite sport or team and that way you'll already have a lot of samples to show the paper or company you are applying to.