Asia Pacific Media Educator
Abstract
Tertiary journalism students have had a smorgasbord of work experience opportunities at major sporting events over the past couple of years. But for many - especially those who volunteered for the Sydney 2000 Olympics - the experience was one of disappointment. This paper chronicles some of the major work experience opportunities afforded students in recent times and concludes that a more productive arrangement with event organisers looking for willing helpers from journalism schools need to be put in place to avert disappointing student journalists looking for “real journalism experience”.
Recommended Citation
Patching, R., Work experience at major events: Is it worth the bother?, Asia Pacific Media Educator, 11, 2001, 129-140.Available at:https://ro.uow.edu.au/apme/vol1/iss11/10
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