Click name to view affiliation. In this phenomenology, interviews were conducted with former newspaper reporters now working for prominent Internet sports sites. Data were transcribed and coded by two researchers. Most of the journalists decided to be newspaper sports writers early in life and began garnering professional experiences in their teens or in college.
None planned to work for Internet outlets. However, all foresaw the demise of newspapers and landed with Internet outlets through media connections initially formed through newspapers. All but one expressed high satisfaction in their current jobs, citing large travel budgets, freedom to choose writing assignments, national platforms, and no hard time deadlines for submitting stories.
These reporters find the future of sports journalism unpredictable, but believe they will be ready. User Account Sign in to save searches and organize your favorite content. Not registered?
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