Aspiring football writers are being invited to submit their work to win the chance to have their stories published in industry leading magazines.
The UCFB sports journalism competition is now open for students to showcase their writing skills. However, great journalism isn’t just about the ability to write but also the way to communicate a story in a clear, concise and engaging way. Judges will be looking for stories that are informative, structured with hard-hitting top lines and utilise gathered quotes in the best way possible.
Entrants are asked to submit their story covering one of the two following areas:
- Impacts of COVID-19 on sport;
- The future of the business of football.
Stories can cross over multiple areas, and must be no more than 400 words in length. Each story must also include fresh quotes. Submissions over the word count will be disqualified.
Prizes:
- The winning student from each campus will win a three-month voluntary student internship with the UCFB and GIS Marketing team, and…
- Have the opportunity to have their work published on industry websites through our unique partnerships;
- Interview a leading guest speaker thanks to UCFB’s partnership with the League Managers Association;
- The top five entrants from each campus will also have their stories published on the UCFB-GIS website, with a by-line, and given coverage across our various social media channels.
This competition allows entrants the chance to flex their journalistic muscle, come up with new ideas about the listed subjects and use their creative flair to tell the most engaging story possible. Most importantly, it is a way of building your portfolio to prove your abilities to future employers.
To enter, entrants should email their news story to marketing@ucfb.com. The closing date for all entries is Sunday 25th October 2020.
Good luck!
