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Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by PatrickCarney, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. PatrickCarney

    PatrickCarney New Member

    It seems that one day a sports writer is at their paper and the next thing you know, they are working for ESPN.

    I'm not trying to say it is commonplace to make it to ESPN, but my question is:

    Do reporters just send their resume / clips etc. to ESPN? Are they recruited? Or, is it all about knowing the right people?
     
    PatrickCarney, Oct 18, 2008
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  2. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Yes, yes and yes.
     
    playthrough, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. PatrickCarney

    PatrickCarney New Member

    How do they recruit?
     
    PatrickCarney, Oct 18, 2008
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  4. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Well, there's plenty of ESPNers here who can answer in detail, but I know some .com editors who used to be in the newspaper biz. They went after folks who they used to work with or against. It's absolutely the "who you know" factor.
     
    playthrough, Oct 18, 2008
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  5. luckyducky

    luckyducky Guest

    Pretty much everything Playthrough said in both posts, although more emphasis on the second one than the first one.
     
    luckyducky, Oct 18, 2008
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  6. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

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    They send this guy.
     
    Batman, Oct 18, 2008
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  7. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Nice....
     
    slappy4428, Oct 18, 2008
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  8. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    I think it's safe to say they rely a lot on their staff for recommendations.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Oct 20, 2008
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