Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists' Association
British Equestrian Media Association
Websitesportsjournalists.co.uk

The Sports Journalists' Association (SJA) is an association for British sports journalists. It represents the British sports media on the British Olympic Association's press advisory committee and acts as a consultant to organizers of major events who need guidance on media requirements as well as seeking to represent its members' interests in a range of activities. Its president is Patrick Collins, the distinguished former sports columnist for The Mail on Sunday, who succeeded veteran broadcaster and columnist Sir Michael Parkinson in the role.[1] Membership is open to journalists, photographers, broadcasters, reporters, editors, and cartoonists.[2] However, in order to obtain a full membership you have to be a journalist based in the United Kingdom.[2]

  1. ^ Amos, Owen (3 March 2009). "SJA sports writer of the year shortlist announced". Press Gazette. Progressive Media International. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b "How to join the SJA – Sports Journalists' Association". www.sportsjournalists.co.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2016.