Journalism / Media Courses

Freelance Sports Writing & Photography Course

Turn your love of sport into a rewarding career

If you're mad about sport, picture yourself for a moment interviewing your favourite athlete or snapping photos from the sideline as your team wins the grand final... and getting paid for it!

The Australian College of Journalism's Freelance Sports Writing & Photography course can help you take your passion for sport to a professional level and land your dream job.

You'll learn how to identify unique story angles, get tips on interviewing sporting personalities and refine your digital photography techniques – all important skills you'll need to turn your detailed knowledge of sport into a successful career as a sports writer and photographer.

What you will learn

  • Sports journalism and print media
  • Writing great sporting articles
  • Digital photography
  • What you need to know about sports writing
  • Building your freelance business
  • Introduction to sports writing & photography
  • The angle of an article and photo ideas
  • Developing sports articles
  • Writing sports reviews
  • The interview, understanding film and quality
  • Research and the market

Included extras

On completion of your course, you'll receive a FREE 12 month Australian News Syndicate Media Pass – valued at $50.

Career prospects

As a freelance writer, your destiny is in your own hands. Once you have developed the skills to generate marketable ideas and write and sell your stories, you'll be able to shape your own career.

With a focus on sporting events, you earn a living as a:

  • Sports Writer
  • Freelance Journalist
  • Freelance Photographer