Stories from the sidelines
Imagine yourself courtside at an NBA game, in the dugout during MLB spring training, or on the sidelines of the Super Bowl. At the Cronkite News Phoenix Sports Bureau, these aren’t just dreams—they’re your classroom.
Located in the epicenter of Phoenix’s thriving sports scene, our state-of-the-art newsroom offers unparalleled access to the action. As a student in this capstone course, you’ll:
- Cover major league teams, collegiate and high school athletics, and more, diversifying your professional portfolio
- Gain experience reporting for local and national outlets
- Work in a cutting-edge facility with panoramic views of the city and within walking distance of major stadiums
- Produce multiplatform content, honing your skills in video, photography and written journalism
- Build a professional network that spans the sports industry
The bureau is located in a state-of-the-art newsroom on the second floor of the Cronkite School with views of the city. Students are within walking distance from stadiums that house the MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks and the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Students work at least two full days a week, producing sports video, photos and text for professional media outlets and Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS. In the spring semester, students report on MLB spring training for major metropolitan media organizations and national news outlets, including MLB.com, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bay Area News Group and more.
Students go on to become award-winning sports journalists, broadcasters, and media professionals. Inside the Cronkite News Phoenix Sports Bureau, you’re not just learning about sports journalism—you’re living it.