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Simon researches into sports journalism professionalism in the digital age and has had work published in leading journals including the International Journal of Sport Communication, Journalism, and Digital Journalism. Simon also conducts enterprise activity in leading the learning and development of industry professionals at Sky Sports News, a 24-hour rolling news channel. Simon is chair of the sports journalism board for the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This role involves setting national subject benchmarks for sports journalism.
Simon teaches both practical and theoretical modules across BA (Hons) Sport Journalism, BA (Hons) Journalism, and BA (Hons) Sports Studies courses. He leads units in Introduction to Journalism Studies, News and Ethics, Sports Writing, Reading Sports Media. and Advanced Sports Journalism.
Simon has a professional background in sports journalism with both national and local newspapers. He was a sports journalist with The Sun for nine years after leaving his post as deputy sports editor of the Colchester Evening Gazette. Simon started his career as a news reporter and is a NCE/NQJ-qualified senior journalist.
Simon was awarded a distinction in Master's of Arts and Cultural Research (MRes) at the University of Brighton and an upper second class degree in BA Hons English Literature from the University of Sheffield.
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A Whole New Ball Game: How Sky Sports News Journalists Are Learning From The Academy
McEnnis, S., 1 Nov 2019, In : Australian Journalism Review. 41, 2, p. 169-181 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
A comparative analysis of how regulatory codes inform broadcast and print sports journalists' work routines in the UK using Sky Sports News and the Sun as case studies
McEnnis, S., 8 Mar 2018, In : Ethical Space: The International Journal of Communication Ethics. 15, 1-2, p. 43-51 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Sports journalism and cultural authority in the digital age
McEnnis, S., 30 Jan 2018, Transforming Sport: Knowledges, Practices and Structures. Burdsey, D., Carter, T. & Doidge, M. (eds.). Abingdon: RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Chapter
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Toy department within the toy department? Online sports journalists and professional legitimacy
McEnnis, S., 3 Sep 2018, In : Journalism. p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Blame MacKenzie, blame Murdoch - but don't blame the subs
McEnnis, S., 19 Apr 2017, London : The Conversation Trust (UK).Research output: Other contribution
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