Comm Creatives: People

Comm Creatives: People is the third resource in the series of Comm Creatives Blogs.

Here we will feature and promote the projects and creative work of the freshest emerging talent in media and communication arts industries.

The Comm Creatives Blog collection is designed to be an online career guide for people who are just beginning their careers in the media and communication arts industries.
May 1

Nigel Chiwaya, current sports editor and former design director of the Queens Ledger/Brooklyn Star Newspaper Group

Career Q & A Interview: Part 3 of 5-Esssential Skills Needed and Advice for Aspiring Sports Editors

Comm Creatives:

What essential skills does it take to be an excellent sports editor? What advice would you give to aspiring sports editors?

Nigel Chiwaya:

“Beyond a passion for sports and good writing skills, you’ve gotta be willing to work at anytime. Sports is less random than news, but you still never know when a story will break. Also, try to hide your fandom. You’ll meet some famous people and perhaps even cover your favorite teams, but you can’t let that distract you from getting your job done. Embrace the web. You’re going to be asked to blog, to make tweets on twitter and produce video. The more skills you have, the more indispensable you make yourself. Read a lot. Lastly, learn the difference between a column and an article. If your editor wants game coverage, they just want the facts. Keep your feelings out.”