The Reporter and Fan Issue Bullets

by Kimberly Pena

• I believe there are those sports fan who think being a sports journalist is about having with players and having fun at the games, but do not understand the work that goes into it. There is deadlines that have to be meet, interview players who at times do not have much to say.

• During games, your main priority is to get the story and not focus on who your favorite player is especially is he/she really did nothing to contribute to the game. 

• Fans also tend to take gists from players, like autographs and signed jerseys, however a sports reporter must remain professional and do his/her job. Gifts are unacceptable, except for free hot dogs that are meant for the media!

• It is important to dress as a professional to your job because if you take your job seriously others will take you seriously. Never wear home colors and dress as if you were going to work. This is something I found to be true during my internship at the Herald last summer.