Football Media

It’s the dream job, isn’t it? Getting paid to watch football, free tickets to games and the chance to hob nob with the stars. Who wouldn’t want to be a full-time football writer? (more…)

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Interviewing is an essential skill for a blogger, journalist, or writer. I would like to discuss 10 key concepts in the interviewing process with an emphasis on the new media and freelance journalists. 1. The Initial Approach Be specific in your request: When you approach your target and/or their media relations representative, provide a detailed plan. “I [...]

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In recent years a proliferation of football podcasts has emerged. Many are associated with media outlets: The Times, The BBC, The Guardian, etc. Some are podcasts produced and distributed by football clubs or leagues. Examples of this include the weekly Chelsea podcast or the Bundesliga report. Others are homespun efforts produced by fans for fans. If [...]

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Soccerlens editor Steve Amoia recently had the opportunity to interview respected investigative journalist and film maker, Mr. Andrew Jennings, whose recent book, “Foul! The Secret World of FIFA: Bribes, Vote Rigging and Ticket Scandals” painted FIFA in a hue that many at the world governing body would have rather not seen. Mr. Jennings is one [...]

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So…you want to be a football journalist? You want press access to all the matches and press conferences, one-on-one interviews with the football stars, dining with the biggest names in the game? There’s good news, and there’s bad news. The bad news is that your chances of ‘making it’ as an averagely-successful journo working for a [...]

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