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A Sports Journalist covers sports news, events, and athletes, creating articles, interviews, and video content, while reporting live and collaborating with editors.

    • AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Get qualified to work as a Sports Journalist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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A Sports Journalist is responsible for covering sports news, events, and athletes across various media platforms. They typically work for news outlets, sports networks, or digital media, producing written articles, conducting interviews, and creating video content for live broadcasts or online platforms.

Sports Journalists may also attend sporting events, report on live matches, and collaborate with editors to ensure engaging and accurate coverage​.

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