In this episode we speak to broadcast journalist Sam Ashoo and former professional netball player Sarah Leach about breaking into a freelance career in sports journalism.

We also discuss the impact of Covid-19, the obstacles faced by women reporters in sports and how to negotiate pay rates as a freelance journalist.

The Guests

Sam Ashoo @samashoo_tv

https://www.samashoo.com/

Sarah Leach @sarleach

http://www.sarahleach.com/about

Resources

The freelance place for new starters in TV: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tv.runners

Sky Sports Careers https://careers.sky.com/jobsearchresults/

The Athletic Careers https://theathletic.co.uk/careers/

Journo resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/

NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/

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