The new leadership of the Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia (SJAG), which is committed to improving sports journalism quality in the country, is set to conduct capacity-building sessions for its members in December 2024 and January 2025.
This leadership has prioritized the professional development of its members to ensure they can deliver high-quality work to their diverse readers and audiences.
“This training is a testament to the executive’s commitment to promoting professionalism and excellence in sports journalism in the country. As an executive, we are committed to improving and supporting our members in their professional growth,” Omar Jarju, the President of SJAG, explained.
The training sessions will be divided into two parts: the first will be in December 2024, and the second will be in January 2025.
The leadership mapped out significant areas of preference for this training, which would expose members to contemporary skills required to excel in the sports press.
The training will focus on the following areas: Advanced Sports Photography, Advanced Sports Writing, English For Sports Journalism, and Sports Content and Design.
“It is crucial for journalists to continuously improve their skills and knowledge, especially in the ever-changing world of sports journalism. I hope this training will also help to strengthen the overall quality of sports journalism in The Gambia, creating room for more accurate and informative reporting, which in turn benefits the public and the sports industry as a whole,” President Omar Jarju remarked.
Criteria established by the leadership will determine participation in the training, which will be communicated to the members.
The SJAG is an association of Gambian sports journalists under the Gambia Press Union.
The association’s leadership has designed plans tailored to the sports press’s needs, one of which is building the capacity of its members.
