Sports

Sports

Through game analyses, extended reports, profiles and commentaries, Sports Reporters cover all things athletics on campus — primarily Thunderbird varsity teams, Thunderbird Sport Clubs and intramurals.

Positions

Men's Soccer Reporter Not Accepting Applications

Our Men’s Soccer Reporter will cover UBC’s varsity men’s soccer team, both throughout their season and during the off-season.

Over the next year, the Men’s Soccer Reporter can expect to file:

  • analyses of every regular season and playoff game that the team plays (splitting duties with another Men’s Soccer Reporter)
  • profile pieces of athletes and coaches on the team
  • extended, feature-length reports on the team
  • analytical reports of the team’s performance over longer stretches of time
  • commentary articles taking a position on an issue in relation to the team.

No prior experience in journalism is required. Ongoing training and training materials will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting one to two stories per week, working on firm deadlines
  • Practicing thoughtful journalism to the highest standards of ethics
  • Developing relationships with sources to inform reporting
  • Attending weekly meetings
  • Being professional and responsive to editors, peers, and sources
  • Staying expertly informed on matters concerning your beat
Women's Soccer Reporter Not Accepting Applications

Our Women’s Soccer Reporter will cover UBC’s varsity women’s soccer team, both throughout their season and during the off-season.

Over the next year, the Women’s Soccer Reporter can expect to file:

  • analyses of every regular season and playoff game that the team plays (splitting duties with another Women’s Soccer Reporter)
  • profile pieces of athletes and coaches on the team
  • extended, feature-length reports on the team
  • analytical reports of the team’s performance over longer stretches of time
  • commentary articles taking a position on an issue in relation to the team.

No prior experience in journalism is required. Ongoing training and training materials will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting one to two stories per week, working on firm deadlines
  • Practicing thoughtful journalism to the highest standards of ethics
  • Developing relationships with sources to inform reporting
  • Attending weekly meetings
  • Being professional and responsive to editors, peers, and sources
  • Staying expertly informed on matters concerning your beat
Men's Basketball Reporter Not Accepting Applications

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Women's Basketball Reporter Not Accepting Applications

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Men's Volleyball Reporter Not Accepting Applications

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Women's Volleyball Reporter Not Accepting Applications

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Men's Hockey Reporter Not Accepting Applications

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Women's Hockey Reporter Not Accepting Applications

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Women's Rugby Reporter Not Accepting Applications

Our Women’s Rugby Reporter will cover UBC’s varsity women’s rugby team and the varsity women’s rugby sevens team, both throughout their seasons, and during the off-season.

Over the next year, the Women’s Rugby Reporter can expect to file:

  • analyses of every regular season and playoff game that both teams play
  • profile pieces of athletes and coaches on the team
  • extended, feature-length reports on the team
  • analytical reports of the team’s performance over longer stretches of time
  • commentary articles taking a position on an issue in relation to the team.

No prior experience in journalism is required. Ongoing training and training materials will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting one to two stories per week, working on firm deadlines
  • Practicing thoughtful journalism to the highest standards of ethics
  • Developing relationships with sources to inform reporting
  • Attending weekly meetings
  • Being professional and responsive to editors, peers, and sources
  • Staying expertly informed on matters concerning your beat

Contact

Section email: sports@ubyssey.ca

Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editors: Caleb Peterson, Ian Cooper and Sofia Campanholo