In this episode of Spotlight, Sofia speaks to Ossian Shine, the Global Sports Editor for Reuters News. Having previously focussed on tennis and the Olympics during his two decades with the agency, he has covered Football and Rugby World Cups, various Olympic games, and Wimbledon amongst countless other international sporting events, including the most recent Super Bowl.

Ossian shares how he entered the field of sports journalism and his insights into how the industry has changed during his career. From how technology has changed the purpose of sports journalism, to the rise of women's sports, Ossian offers a window into this ever-changing field.

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Host & Editor: Sofia Johanson

Director & Producer: Alice Hazell

Composer: Henry Nurse

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