In this episode we speak to broadcast journalist Sam Ashoo and former professional netball player Sarah Leach about breaking into a freelance career in sports journalism.
We also discuss the impact of Covid-19, the obstacles faced by women reporters in sports and how to negotiate pay rates as a freelance journalist.
The Guests
Sam Ashoo @samashoo_tv
https://www.samashoo.com/
Sarah Leach @sarleach
http://www.sarahleach.com/about
Resources
The freelance place for new starters in TV: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tv.runners
Sky Sports Careers https://careers.sky.com/jobsearchresults/
The Athletic Careers https://theathletic.co.uk/careers/
Journo resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/
NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/
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