India’s First-Ever LIVE-Online Sports Journalism course
22nd December
Each and every sports fan who wish to enhance their knowledge
Sports enthusiasts who wish to take up this as a profession
College students who want to pursue sports content creating as a side hustle
Recent graduates or working professionals who want to transit into a sports career
Overview of Sports Journalism
Why should one be a Sports Journalist
Examples of good Sports Journalists and their strengths
Basics of News Writing and Reporting
Sports Reporting styles: game coverage, feature stories, opinion pieces
Writing engaging headlines and leads for sports stories
How to include data and statistics in write-ups
Case study: Covering the media coverage of Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement from international cricket
Practical assignment in class: Writing a breaking news about the retirement of a legendary cricketer
Live tweeting from stadiums for teams
Application live tweeting
Live tweeting for blogs
In-class assignment: Live tweeting about a few goals in a football match between East Bengal FC and Mumbai City FC
Basics of Mobile Journalism
How to be a Citizen Journalist
Benefits of Mobile Journalism
Case study: Understanding how journalists use mobiles to capture fan reactions outside a stadium during the IPL
Understand the various types of Interviews
How to approach athletes, coaches, fans
Vox Pop fundamentals
Handle difficult moments in Interviews
In-class assignment: Creating a script for a sit-in interview with Virat Kohli
How to write a good Match Report
How to write a good fantasy Article
Structures in Match Reports
Additional elements in Match Reports
Practical assignment in class: Writing a match report of an IPL final
Identifying key points behind making a successful Video
Equipment needed
Creating sports Reels and making them go viral
How to edit Videos in quick time?
Software needed for Video Editing
Adding graphics, text overlays, and music for enhanced storytelling
Importance of Sports Podcasts
How to start your first Podcast
Platforms to create Podcasts
Distribution
Case Study of SporTank Originals: Season-1
Bonus content: How to land a ‘Original’ agreement with a distribution platform
Create compelling human-interest stories
Use of Narrative techniques
Showcasing Athletes’ personal journeys, hardships and obstacles
In-class assignment: Writing a feature article about Virat Kohli and his impact on Indian cricket
Use of social media to create a Personal Brand
Use of Twitter to voice your views and opinions
How to Network in the sports industry
Case Study: Understanding Harsha Bhogle, the brand! How did he increase his brand value?
Understanding the thought-process and perspective of a Journalist
Dos and Don’ts of a Sports Journalist
How to not be biased as a Journalist
How to create good Behind The Scenes (BTS) content
Internship opportunities and in-house Placements
How to overcome Haters and Trolls on social media
Yes! You will be certified by CoLLearn which brings a lot of credibility to your profile.
Share your certificate and work on different social media platforms to enhance your social capital.
Use the skills learned in the course to become an expert in Sports Journalism or secure your position in news dailies, publications, media houses or sports organisations.
Our instructor, Sayanta Sengupta, is an experienced Writer, Host, Presenter, Commentator, and Manager for national & international sports events/organizations. Some of his notable works are –
Testimonials
For any support, please Whatsapp us at +91 9108981949 or email us at learn@thecollearn.com We will get back to you within 12 working hours.
Dates: 22nd December 2023
Days: Monday & Friday
Live-Sessions Timings: 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm [IST]
It is a fully LIVE-online course.
Recordings of the sessions will be shared only in case of missing the sessions due to emergencies.
Passion for sports is a must, and then a smart device with internet would be enough.
Yes. All your doubts would be addressed during the sessions and even after the sessions through our community group.
Yes, you will be getting the Certificate of Completion after completing the course is will be available.
No worries, please WhatsApp us your query on +91-9108981949 or email us at learn@thecollearn.com and we will get in touch with you.