Career cluster: (communications)

You need a bachelor's degree in 

journalism, communications, or sports broadcasting.

Local college option (in state): 

Rutgers, Rowan, Kean University in NJ

Northwestern and Columbia university are 

the top out of state options.

SALARY

Starting salary: 42,000

Average: 66,000

Maximum: 160,000

When you start out, you make less because you are new. If you become a well-known journalist or reporter, you will make more money because you will have more of a following. 

Typical day: 6- 12 hours

Tasks: 

https://www.franklin.edu/career-guide/reporters-and-journalists/what-do-sports-reporters-do

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/e/What-are-the-typical-work-hours-and-environments-for-Real-Sports-professionals

This career is expected to shrink by 3.6% between 2022 and 2032

Men wear suits and women wear dresses usually.

Fun facts:

If they are on the news, they have to wake up really early

First sports reporter was in 1921

Pros- good salary, Know news about sports early, fun, dynamic career

cons: pressure on deadlines, career is declining, early and long hours