advice

[mattyb]

What is the best kind of paper for a new sports writer to start at? I started working at a daily paper in June. I'm the only sports writer. No sports editor and 14 high schools and one college in the area. I put the sports section together 3-4 nights out of the week and attempt to keep the sports department organized and going. I basically do everything the SE would do.

The paper is about a 10,000 circulation paper in south mississippi. I took this job b/c I thouht it would be a good starting place where i could learn and gain experience to eventually become an SE.

It's a little overwelming. I don't know if i'm just being a baby about it or if I do have bum job.

Is this the most ideal place to start or should i look for another job?

 

[Mayfly]

If you are enjoying what you are doing stay there. Any place you start is the right place if you are happy, getting the experience/clips, and enjoying yourself.

 

[Idaho]

What is the best kind of paper for a new sports writer to start at?

the kind with a paycheck.

Honestly, it probably is a little more work than just one person should be doing. You might not have the title, but if you're the only sports person on staff, you're the sports editor.

 

[txsportsscribe]

did you not know all this before you took the job?

 

[Ace]

The good thing about where you are at is it sounds like you are getting a lot of experience.

The bad thing about where you are at is it sounds like you are getting no guidance.

Ideally, you'd get on the staff of a large Metro paper and have lots of responsibility and can learn from bosses and co-workers.

But, alas, most of us have to make do with reality.