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Is it worth trying to get stringer assignments for the SB?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by GBNF, Jan 21, 2008.

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  1. GBNF

    GBNF Well-Known Member

    When I was in college, I tried to get a credential, but was quickly rebuffed. I don't know if the situation has changed, but is it worth trying to get freelance gigs for a game you're not sure you'll be able to attend?
     
    GBNF, Jan 21, 2008
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  2. mike311gd

    mike311gd Active Member

    I'd try to get a credential confirmation before you start whoring yourself out, though that might be pretty difficult in itself.
     
    mike311gd, Jan 21, 2008
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  3. GBNF

    GBNF Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure if I should try and get a credential with nothing lined up, or line stuff up without a credential...

    Chicken or the egg?
     
    GBNF, Jan 21, 2008
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  4. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Well, I'm not an SE anymore so it doesn't matter. But I wouldn't hire you without a credential.
     
    Moderator1, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. GBNF

    GBNF Well-Known Member

    Moddy,

    If I were to contact the SB credentialing department, wouldn't they tell me I needed a paper first, too? This is tough.
     
    GBNF, Jan 21, 2008
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  6. pseudo

    pseudo Well-Known Member

    Hasn't that deadline already passed?
     
    pseudo, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    You need the SB to give you a letter saying you will have a credential with an assignment from a qualifying publication. With that, you have a shot. Without that, I wouldn't look at you.
     
    Moderator1, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. mike311gd

    mike311gd Active Member

    A classic case.
     
    mike311gd, Jan 21, 2008
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  9. EE94

    EE94 Guest

    the credential deadline would have been last month at least
     
    EE94, Jan 21, 2008
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  10. GBNF

    GBNF Well-Known Member

    What about for the Giants? How were they to have been expected to be in the SB? Am I just missing something here?
     
    GBNF, Jan 21, 2008
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  11. Rumpleforeskin

    Rumpleforeskin Active Member

    I think papers often put in for credentials regardless if they think their team will make it.
     
    Rumpleforeskin, Jan 21, 2008
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  12. three_bags_full

    three_bags_full Well-Known Member

    From the SB Web site.

     
    three_bags_full, Jan 21, 2008
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