WHAT'S THE QUESTION: OVERVIEW OF INTERVIEWING, QUESTIONING, AND NEWS CONFERENCE COVERAGE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS JOURNALISM

The study delves into the dynamics of professional sports journalism, focusing on interviewing techniques, questioning strategies, and news conference coverage. The research evaluated perspectives on five pivotal aspects, primarily interviewing techniques, question types, the role of press conferences, the industry's evolution, and the self-perception of sports journalists. The findings highlight a contrasting narrative between traditional and digitally native journalists in the digital age, where the lines between professional and amateur reporting are increasingly blurred. Despite its immense societal and financial influence, a significant revelation was the perception of sports journalism as being less critical than other news domains. The research revealed an overall preference for one-on-one interviews, and non-verbal communication emerged as a vital tool for effective interviewing. A distinct area of investigation was the ethical considerations surrounding sports journalism, especially when probing into sensitive topics, and the challenges associated with defining boundaries. Limitations of the study, such as participant diversity, were acknowledged. Conclusively, the research provides a view of sports journalism's current state, underscoring the need for adaptability, ethics, and skill enhancement.

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's Degree

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• De Leon, Anthony Roy

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Yun, Gi W

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Constantino, Nora
• Altinay, Zeynep

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11714/10815

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarwolf.unr.edu:11714/10815