Sports Journalism
From the stands to the sideline
Alumna Carly Stephens’ journey from covering Mizzou Football to working for the Dallas Cowboys By Sydney Perry Many students at the University of Missouri dream of working in the sports industry. Missouri School of Journalism alumna Carly Stephens made it happen, working for the Dallas Cowboys as a corporate partnerships marketing manager, a position that … Continued
AdZou students score big with FOX Sports, FIFA World Cup
A select group of students were given unique opportunity to compete for a campaign proposal with big time client by Lexi Symonds Students at the Missouri School of Journalism got a chance to make their mark on the world’s biggest women’s soccer championship, The FIFA Women’s World Cup. During the spring semester, four teams of … Continued
Journalism students help put the ROAR into Mizzou Athletics
By Lexi Symonds After two years of just seeing people in boxes on a screen, the annual ROARS award show was back in person this year, orchestrated by the students of the J4214 Integrated Sports Production Class. This awards show — described as “part ESPYs, part Oscars, all Mizzou” — is dedicated to the players, … Continued
Pete Bland named sports editor at Columbia Missourian
Bland brings decades of experience and intimate knowledge of the community to the role Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 29, 2021) — Pete Bland, a veteran reporter and editor with decades of experience in the industry, is now the sports editor for the Columbia Missourian, the Missouri School of Journalism’s digital-first community newsroom. As sports editor, Bland … Continued
Students innovating with multiplatform sports coverage at Missouri School of Journalism
L-R: Wilson Moore, Emily Leiker, Calum McAndrew, Gerald Hopkins By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2021) — At a time when the Missouri School of Journalism is leaning into collaborative, cross-platform education through a curriculum that emphasizes cross-training and a newly created shared newsroom space, senior Gerald Hopkins has taken this philosophy to heart. … Continued
Heavy hitters in sports journalism to hold panel discussion at Mizzou
ESPN senior writers and a New York Times bestselling author will talk to students about what it takes to craft good stories By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2021) — Three acclaimed sports writers will come to the Missouri School of Journalism on Monday, Oct. 18 for a panel discussion about storytelling techniques, moderated … Continued
Friday Night Fever and Friday Night Sights put journalism students at center of high school football action
Meteorologist Matt Beckwith and Sports Director Ben Arnet reported live from Jefferson City High School during the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts. KOMU-TV and the Columbia Missourian send an army of student journalists across Central Missouri to help them gain experience covering sports Story by Austin Fitzgerald | Photos by Nate Brown Columbia, Mo. … Continued
AdZou partners with Fox Sports to create advertising campaign
Students were asked to create on-air, digital and out-of-home tactics, letting their creativity fly. Columbia, Mo. (July 21, 2021) — AdZou students working with Fox Sports during the 2021 spring semester were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to create an advertising campaign for the newly branded Fox Corporation. For the past 11 years, the Missouri School … Continued
Association for Women in Sports Media names two Missouri School of Journalism students as ‘AWSM Scholar’
Emily Leiker and Christina Long are two of eight students chosen nationwide; receive scholarship and paid summer internship. Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2021) – Two Missouri School of Journalism students have been named as a 2021 AWSM Scholar by the Association for Women in Sports Media. Emily Leiker and Christina Long will each receive a … Continued
Brett Dawson to lead Columbia Missourian sports coverage
The award-winning journalist brings national storytelling experience to the Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 12, 2021) – Brett Dawson, a veteran sports reporter, is the new sports editor for the Columbia Missourian. He will also serve as an assistant professor of professional practice on the Missouri School of Journalism faculty. Dawson was selected … Continued