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Sports Writer

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April 13, 2024 3 minute read

Sports Writers inform the public about sporting events, teams, players and other sports-related topics. They may cover local, national and international events. Most sports writers work for newspapers, magazines or websites, while some are self-employed.

Education and Training

Sports Writers typically need a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications. Some colleges and universities offer specialized programs in sports journalism. These programs provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in this field.

Skills and Knowledge

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Salaries for Sports Writer

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$91,000

$112,000

$139,000

$112,000

San Francisco

$84,000

$102,000

$123,000

$102,000

Seattle

$83,000

$97,000

$127,000

$97,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$91,000

$112,000

$139,000

$112,000

San Francisco

$84,000

$102,000

$123,000

$102,000

Seattle

$83,000

$97,000

$127,000

$97,000

Austin

$57,000

$69,000

$82,000

$69,000

Toronto

$58,000

$70,000

$86,000

$70,000

London

£38,000

£48,000

£65,000

£48,000

Paris

€35,000

€45,000

€60,000

€45,000

Berlin

€33,000

€38,000

€45,000

€38,000

Tel Aviv

₪28,000

₪35,000

₪43,000

₪35,000

Singapore

S$32,000

S$41,000

S$55,000

S$41,000

Beijing

¥60,000

¥70,000

¥80,000

¥70,000

Shanghai

¥155,000

¥187,000

¥248,000

¥187,000

Shenzhen

¥132,000

¥217,200

¥334,000

¥217,200

Bengalaru

₹432,000

₹587,000

₹771,000

₹587,000

Delhi

₹25,000

₹30,000

₹38,000

₹30,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Sports Writer

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We've curated four courses to help you on your path to Sports Writer. Use these to develop your skills, build background knowledge, and put what you learn to practice.

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