The Carolina Sports Journalism focuses on classroom study and newsroom practice. The camp will feature visiting sports reporters and sports personalities. Students will take a behind-the-scenes tour of UNC’s sports media facilities. They will cover a press conference and experience what it’s like to work on a sports media deadline. Instructional sessions will include sports photography, sports broadcasting and sports writing. The camp is led by instructor Tim Crothers, former senior writer for Sports Illustrated and author of three books: The Man Watching, co-author with Roy Williams on William’s autobiography, Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court, and The Queen Of Katwe, which has been made into a Disney feature film.
Location(s)
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Schedule
- Late June
Cost/Compensation
- In-state tuition: $600
- Out-of-state tuition: $1,200
Eligibility Requirements
- Rising high school juniors and seniors
Deadline
- April 1: Priority application deadline
- May 1: Applications are accepted until this date
Application or Entry Requirements
- Two references’ emails.
- Short essay
- 250 words about why you want to attend the Carolina Sports Journalism Camp
- Additional items that may also be uploaded
- Letter of reference from either a journalism teacher or an athletics coach
- An additional sample of your work.
- Include a list of your Twitter and/or Instagram handles and a link to a blog site
Notifications of Decisions
- May 15
Financial Aid Details
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The Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a premier institution for the study of journalism and media. Founded in 1950, the school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in journalism and media, as well as interdisciplinary programs that combine journalism with other fields such as business, public policy, and environmental studies. Hussman places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, providing students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a variety of media formats, including print, broadcast, and digital, at its state-of-the-art media center.
