The Observer sports reporter George Simms

from How to be a Journalist · host News Associates

Today's guest is The Observer sports reporter George Simms. Hear insights about George’s current role, experience covering major sporting events like the Tour De France and Australian Open. George trained on our 2022 sports journalism course and has gone from stride to stride since completing his NCTJ. George has carved out speciality of covering stories regarding neurodivergence in sport, interviewing the likes of James Haskell with poise and most importantly he consistently does the stories of those he interviews with justice. If the prospect of becoming a sports journalist is of interest to you, then this episode is a must-listen.Follow News Associates to keep up to date with each episode release. Edited by Plamedi Mbungu.Music by Alfie Smith.

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