SJI Profile Banner
SJI Profile
SJI

@SJI_Update

Followers
3,183
Following
1,033
Media
804
Statuses
2,977

The Sports Journalism Institute - Helping women and minorities into newsrooms since 1993.

Joined October 2013
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Pinned Tweet
@SJI_Update
SJI
20 days
🚨BREAKING: Our Class of 2025 Application is now open. Deadline is Friday, November 1st. ⏰ Apply here: Read more about SJI here:
0
38
23
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
BREAKING: We’re proud to announce SJI's Class of 2021! Our roster boasts students from institutions across the country + internships in top newsrooms like @espn , @SInow + @USATODAY . Congratulations + welcome to the SJI family! 🎉
Tweet media one
15
50
207
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
🚨BREAKING: SJI welcomes its 30th class! This class stands on the shoulders of 3 decades of women + minority journalists who found opportunities in newsrooms nationwide. Welcome to the legacy!🎉 Meet the class of 2022:
10
66
193
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Our alum @malika_andrews putting in work. Fine work during your first NBA Finals working the sidelines. Your SJI family is proud!
Tweet media one
1
27
190
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Two sisters. Two @SJI_Update alums. Congrats @kendra__andrews (2017) and @malika_andrews (2016)
Tweet media one
5
47
182
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Congrats tonight to alum @malika_andrews who tonight received her @NABJ @mfeeney Emerging Journalist of the Year award. #NABJAwards
Tweet media one
7
17
140
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
Congratulations to the newest members of our institute. Welcome to the Class of 2020. @NABJSports @AAJAsports @APSE_sportmedia @AWSM_SportMedia @najournalists @NAHJ @NABJ
13
42
114
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
Congrats to @onemore_chance_ of @CronkiteSports @TheSunDevils who was selected to the Class of 2018. He will intern at @espn @NABJSports @nabj
Tweet media one
3
32
111
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
🚨BREAKING: Our 2021 class has one last member to announce! 👀 Welcome to the SJI fam @totaltroutmove ! 🎉 Shoutout @USC , @FOXSports + @NABJSports ! ⏰+ #sportschecks start NOW! ✅📱💻 Read the full story:
Tweet media one
7
30
108
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
It is official: The Class of 2020 is now part of the extended SJI family!
Tweet media one
3
28
109
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Alums @NotoriousOHM , @kendra__andrews and @ThompsonScribe out covering Warriors-Nuggets.
Tweet media one
1
7
102
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
We are proud to announce the 26th edition of our Institute. Congrats to all of the winners. @nabj @aaja @NAHJ @najournalists @NABJSports @AAJAsports @AWSM_SportMedia @APSE_sportmedia
Tweet media one
7
39
104
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
Allow us to introduce the 14 students who have been named to the Class of 2019! @NABJSports @AAJAsports @NAHJ @NABJ @aaja @APSE_sportmedia #mediadiversity #sportsjournalism
4
40
102
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Congrats to alum @malika_andrews for being named to the @Forbes Under-30 List in the Sports Category.
1
9
95
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
🚨BREAKING: We’re proud to announce the roster for the Class of 2023! Please give a warm welcome to the newest members of the SJI family and get to know the future of sports journalism at our 🔗 in bio.
6
31
87
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Alum @malika_andrews doing her thing on @espn with tonight's NBA Draft coverage. #NBAdraft2020
Tweet media one
1
10
87
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 months
. @Amie_Just may be one of the youngest sports columnists in the country, but she’s more than Just that. Story by @shelbymswanson
Tweet media one
3
14
88
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
One year ago @loganmmurdock was a SJI student. This year he completes his first @NBA season covering the @warriors championship team. @malika_andrews , two years removed from her SJI class covered the #NBAFinals for @chicagotribune #sjistrong !
Tweet media one
1
9
79
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 months
Looking good SJI alums who are on the NFL beat. @ScandalB4God approves of the attire
Tweet media one
0
10
78
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
SJI earns national recognition from @NSMASportsMedia for its contributions to the industry.
Tweet media one
1
69
69
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
A @seniorbowl gathering of @SJI_Update alums.
Tweet media one
2
4
77
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
Welcome to the Class of 2020 to @landryyy14 . The senior at @LSU @ManshipSchool will intern @MLB
Tweet media one
7
11
71
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Tweet media one
8
28
71
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
SJI alum @malika_andrews to be sideline reporter for the NBA Finals.
@benjstrauss
Ben Strauss
3 years
ESPN announces Malika Andrews will replace Rachel Nichols as sideline reporter during the NBA Finals: “We believe this is best decision for all concerned in order to keep the focus on the NBA Finals. Rachel will continue to host The Jump.”
213
1K
4K
0
10
66
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
The great @stephenasmith is speaking to the class. #sji2020
Tweet media one
1
8
67
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
Congrats to @Allana_B18 of @XulaMassComm @XULA1925 who was selected to the 2018 Class. She will intern at @TBTimes_Sports @NABJSports @NABJ @AWSM_SportMedia
Tweet media one
0
15
66
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 months
Congrats to alum @colton_pouncy The Class of 2024 was able to participate in the surprise announcement.
@PFWAwriters
Pro Football Writers
4 months
Colton Pouncy ( @colton_pouncy ) of @TheAthletic is the 2024 PFWA Terez A. Paylor Emerging Writer Award recipient:
Tweet media one
22
45
374
0
5
65
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Our 2022 @APSE_sportmedia Red Smith Award winner @ScandalB4God
Tweet media one
3
19
62
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 months
Congrats to alums @benyarthur @DanielOyefusi @colton_pouncy and @krisrhim1 , who are among the nominees for the @TerezPaylor Emerging Writer Award.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
3
11
61
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Today our SJI family lost a great alum (Class of 1995) & journalist. Sekou Smith of @NBATV + passed of the novel Covid-19 virus. Please send all your thoughts & prayers for our brother + his family. RIP 🕊
Tweet media one
2
10
60
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Welcome to the Class of 2021. The stats: 17 students -- largest class ever 9 women -- most ever in class 8 men --- 2 Gators 2 Longhorns 3 college athletes First-ever students from Ferris State University and the University of South Florida.
1
12
56
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Attn college students: Countdown to the SJI Class of 2021 Application Deadline is approaching: Nov. 2 @NABJ @AAJAsports @NABJSports @SAinSports @NAHJ @nlgja @najournalists @APSE_sportmedia @AWSM_SportMedia
Tweet media one
0
73
56
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
🚨BREAKING: #SJI Announces the launch of its 30th Class Application for Summer of 2022! This milestone celebrates 30 years of helping women + minority journalists find opportunities. Visit our website to apply today:
1
64
55
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
The Class of 2021 #SportsCheck Champ is: @clairekuwana ⏰🎉🏀⚾️🏈🎾🥎🏐🥏🎉⏰
Tweet media one
1
5
54
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Some alums (all on the left) break bread with program co-founder @ScandalB4God
Tweet media one
4
3
53
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
For 30 years, schools have encouraged students to apply for the program. Today, we are releasing the all-time school participation list. Which school has the most alums? Is it @UNCHussman or @merrillcollege or @mujschool or @ScrippsOU or @_HamptonU
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
1
21
52
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
Congrats to @Dre_LaVista of @CNUcaptains who was selected to the Class of 2018. He is a @Gannett Scholar.
Tweet media one
0
23
52
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Alum makes history.
@FOS
Front Office Sports
2 years
Tonight, Malika Andrews will make history as the first woman to ever host the NBA Draft.
Tweet media one
1K
11K
103K
2
10
51
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Your @SJI_Update family loves you @InstantRHIplay . Keep fighting. We will always have your back.
@TheAthletic
The Athletic
4 years
We stand with @InstantRHIplay .
5
213
731
0
11
49
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
Congrats to '17 alum @CTPSports on getting hired at USA Today Sports Network Tennessee after a completing his summer internship there.
6
6
49
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
BREAKING: The SJI Class of 2023 just got bigger. SJI welcomes @DamonBrooksJr of @merrillcollege . He will intern this summer at @PostSports this summer.
Tweet media one
6
6
49
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
The application for the 2019 program is now posted. . Today we announced we are moving the bootcamp to @ASU Deadline: Nov. 1. @NABJSports @AAJAsports @najournalists @NAHJ @AWSM_SportMedia @NABJ @aaja
0
45
48
@SJI_Update
SJI
1 year
Another class has ended! We have hit the end of the road!
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
1
12
46
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
How It Started vs How It’s Going... #SJIAlum Class of 2016 @Malika_Andrews 📰📱🏀🏈 Oakland ➡️ @UPortland + @UPBeacon ➡️ @denverpost ➡️ @KOINNEWS ➡️ @ESPN Begin your #Howitstarted story - our 2021 app deadline is Nov. 2nd! ⏱ Visit our 🔗 in bio to apply today!
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
0
14
46
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 months
Eight Alums Embark on Summer Olympics Assignment in Paris
Tweet media one
1
6
46
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
SJI classes 1 and 2 with Sgt. Carter! Milo Bryant and Greg Lee.
Tweet media one
1
2
45
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Just two SJI alums at the #NBAAllStar     Game. Good seeing @sieraajones and @malika_andrews meet up!
Tweet media one
0
5
44
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
SJI and @Cronkite_ASU announce partnership. Program moving west to conduct bootcamp at @ASU
Tweet media one
1
17
44
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
The 26th Class is underway.
Tweet media one
2
7
43
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Countdown: 1 week from deadline for 30th Class. Paid sports journalism internship! @NABJSports @AAJAsports @NAHJ @SAinSports @AWSM_SportMedia #HBCU Apply:
Tweet media one
1
38
42
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
Congrats to @CameronFields_ of @ScrippsOU @ThePostSports who was selected to the Class of 2018. He is a @EWScrippsCo Scholar. His internship host to be named at a later date. @NABJSports @NABJ
Tweet media one
4
9
42
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
Salute to our co-founder @sandyrosenbush on her @APSE_sportmedia Red Smith Award winner!! @ScandalB4God presented her!
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
2
17
42
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Big 12 media day brings 2019 SJI classmates @Frank_Bonner2 and @nanavedia together!
Tweet media one
0
6
40
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
After receiving some calls from students and schools, we extend the deadline for applications for the Class of 2021. Deadline: Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. EST. No exceptions. Visit our 🔗in bio to apply today! @APSE_sportmedia @AWSM_SportMedia
Tweet media one
1
45
41
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 months
The Class of 2024 is underway. Thank you to alums @ByJamesWagner @Bachscore @ChrisChavez @jxlorenzi and @APSE_sportmedia president @NailaJeanMeyers for kicking us off today.
Tweet media one
1
7
39
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
The Bucks' bubble dreams may have popped, but our new website is live 🦌💻 What's on your 2021 calendar? SJI students intern w/ top digital & print outlets -- apply now to join them! See #SJIUpdate for Bootcamp BTS & trending headlines. 🗒📱 Visit
0
33
40
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
It is time to honor @ScandalB4God with his Red Smith Award.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
1
10
40
@SJI_Update
SJI
1 year
Alum @kennlandry , the lone Black woman covering a Major League Baseball team, shares her knowledge with the class.
Tweet media one
0
6
36
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
Congrats to @tashan1996 of @CoMoSports @Mizzou who was selected to the Class of 2018. He will intern at @memphisnews @NABJSports @NABJ
Tweet media one
0
12
39
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
How It Started vs. How It's Going Class of 1994: @nabjprez2011 NOLA➡️ @XULA1925 ➡️ @NOLAnews ➡️ @PostSports ➡️ @BGlobeSports ➡️ @Sentinel_Sports ➡️ @NBAcom ➡️ @TheAthleticDC next @BostonGlobe Begin your #HowItStarted story - our 2021 app deadline is Nov. 2! Visit our🔗in bio to apply
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
0
6
37
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Many alums gather at @aaja convention. Go @AAJAsports .. #AAJA22
Tweet media one
1
6
38
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Apply to join the Class of 2023 today! ⏰🎙💻🗒🔌
1
40
38
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Congrats to alum @malika_andrews on earning a Sports Emmys Award!!
@sportsemmys
Sports Emmys
2 years
The #SportsEmmys Award for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent goes to @malika_andrews ( @espn ).
8
53
400
1
3
38
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
We are proud to announce an addition to the Class of 2020. Welcome @nick_a_alvarez of @NewhouseSU . Nick will intern at @usatodaysports CC: @NAHJ @APSE_sportmedia
3
6
37
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Congrats to alum @SorayaMcDonald of @TheUndefeated as a finalist for 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Crtitcism
1
6
37
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 months
The 32nd class has now assembled for its first in-person class of the 2024 session: @malcolm_moran leads off with a discussion on deadline writing!
Tweet media one
4
4
36
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Before @espn , sisters @malika_andrews and @kendra__andrews get a leg up with Sports Journalism Institute experience. #SJI30 Story by @CallieJLaw
Tweet media one
1
18
36
@SJI_Update
SJI
1 year
The Class of 2023 is back in session at @Cronkite_ASU .
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
0
6
34
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
We are celebrating 30 classes this year! #SJI30
Tweet media one
0
15
35
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Attn college students: With our new application process, we decided to extend our deadline 1 more time for Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. EST. Please show game coverage stories. Apply now: @NABJSports @AAJAsports @SAinSports @NAHJ @APSE_sportmedia @AWSM_SportMedia
1
67
34
@SJI_Update
SJI
1 year
And we are off!
Tweet media one
1
5
33
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
And we are off! The 30th SJI Class begins with the first hybrid session of virtual and in-person instruction Story by @TJ3rd_
Tweet media one
1
18
34
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
A new NFL season. 2017 alums @colton_pouncy and @JCTSports get together for Lions Eagles game.
Tweet media one
1
1
33
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
✨We’re thankful for the 300+ journalists we’ve placed in newsrooms nationwide over the past 30 years! Consider donating to #SJIGIVES to help us continue this legendary legacy for Class of 2022 & beyond. 🏆 Gifts are eligible 2021 tax write-offs 👀
1
33
34
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
As we celebrate our 30th class, a look at the many faces who participated in the program.
Tweet media one
1
15
34
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
Attention College Students: The application for the 28th Class of SJI is now available. (). @NABJSports @nabj @NABJSTUDENTS @AAJAsports @aaja @NAHJ @najournalists @AWSM_SportMedia @APSE_sportmedia Check out the Class of 2019:
Tweet media one
0
33
33
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
Congrats to @mikeacurtis2 of @MTSUNews who was selected to the Class of 2018. He will intern at @knoxnews @NABJSports @NABJ
Tweet media one
1
16
32
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
SJI was in the house at @APSE_sportmedia to help celebrate Sandy's Red Smith Award. (H/T @APSE_sportmedia )
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
0
6
33
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Just two alums, @nabjprez2011 and @krisrhim1 , having a casual breakfast in New Orleans.
Tweet media one
0
1
32
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 months
2018 alum @MikeACurtis2 who covers the @dallasmavs for the @dallasnews takes time before heading to the NBA Finals to chat with the class!
Tweet media one
0
7
31
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Last week, the Class of 2020 participated in the first virtual boot camp. Check out the stories they shared from the week. There will be more stories to share. So please keep coming back. @NABJSports @AAJAsports @APSE_sportmedia @AWSM_SportMedia @NAHJ
0
13
32
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 years
Congratulations + welcome to the SJI family @t_myah ! 🎉 Shoutout @UTJSchool , @YahooSports , @NABJSports + @AWSM_SportMedia ! ⏰ + #sportschecks start NOW! ✅📱💻
Tweet media one
2
7
31
@SJI_Update
SJI
4 months
On assignment at the ballpark. Students covering @SFGiants at @Dbacks ...
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
0
8
32
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
Welcome to the Class of 2020 to @knndyb . The sophomore at @UNCHussman will intern at @usatodaysports
Tweet media one
1
10
32
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
Day 2 was a good day. #SJI2018
Tweet media one
0
11
31
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
And here is alum @CameronWolfe 's landing spot: Congrats on landing at @nflnetwork ! We will be watching!!!
@CameronWolfe
Cameron Wolfe
3 years
New job. Same energy. I’ve joined NFL Network. Hope you follow me on this new journey. Excited to do more TV rapping about football and expanding my coverage around the league. I couldn’t give up these Miami vibes so I’m staying here in the city. 🐬 fans, I still got y’all.
342
238
5K
2
4
31
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
SJI alums with the Red Smith winner @ScandalB4God
Tweet media one
1
7
31
@SJI_Update
SJI
1 year
🚨BREAKING: The application to join the Class of 2024 is now live! Apply today at our 🔗 in bio to join the next generation of sports journalists. 🗞️⏰💻🗒️🔌
0
59
30
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 months
Alum @DamichaelC is speaking to the Class of 2024 during our pre boot camp sessions.
Tweet media one
1
6
31
@SJI_Update
SJI
3 years
Right now @latimessports deputy sports editor @LAT_Iliana is speaking to the class!
Tweet media one
0
4
30
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
Congrats to alum @ikhurshudyan for her @APSE_sportmedia Top 10 in beat reporting.
0
2
30
@SJI_Update
SJI
2 years
Tweet media one
1
3
30
@SJI_Update
SJI
7 years
And the 25th Class is off!!
Tweet media one
3
7
29
@SJI_Update
SJI
6 years
Salute to our co-founder and SJI mom @sandyrosenbush who is retiring from @espn . Check out the video.
@jksports
Josh Krulewitz
6 years
Accepting for @CollegeGameDay is Jim Gaiero who salutes the gameday family and the retiring @sandyrosenbush
0
3
10
0
8
30
@SJI_Update
SJI
5 years
DEADLINE EXTENDED College students interested in a career in sports journalism: Paid Internship Prep Bootcamp: ✅ Paid internship: ✅ Deadline is Wednesday (11/6) @NABJSports @AAJAsports @NAHJ @nabj @NABJSTUDENTS @APSE_sportmedia
3
39
30