Last summer APSE president Gerry Ahern called on every member of APSE to recruit and sponsor one college student as a member of our organization.
For a $25 fee, students gain access to the minds and events that will shape the future of sports journalism. Ahern also asked sponsoring editors to help help mentor the student as they prepare to enter the profession.
To sponsor a student member, go to http://apsportseditors.org/registration/
Several APSE members have answered the call. To recognize them and the new members they've brought into our organization, we're posting student member bios.
Today, meet a University of Central Florida sophomore sponsored by APSE 1st Vice President Tim Stephens of CBSSports.com.
Name: Ana Cuello
College status: Sophomore at the University of Central Florida
Sponsoring member: Tim Stephens, CBSSports.com deputy managing editor.
Experience: Assist with the production of the Orlando Sentinel’s Varsity Sports section and coverage of UCF athletics. Interned as a sports reporter with the Sentinel. Edited the Sentinel’s Varsity Life quarterly publication. Cover UCF and Olympic athletes for MileSplit, Inc. and provide freelance coverage for the Central Florida Future. Covered the Casey Anthony trial for Noticias Univision Florida Central.
How did you become interested in sports journalism? "I first became interested in sports journalism after participating in the Orlando Sentinel High School Sports Reporting Institute in 2010."
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned? "The most important thing I have learned is to have extremely high expectations of myself. I am extremely driven and passionate about my career in sports journalism, and the only way I can ensure my future in the industry is to capitalize on the very skills and characteristics that will make me successful."
Dream job? "To become prominent female soccer reporter, as well as increase the amount of coverage related to soccer in the United States and on an international scale. Beyond reporting, to become the editor of major news organization by the time I'm 30."
Athletic background/interests/hobbies/activities: "Ran cross country and track at Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando. … Running, traveling with family, playing the piano and reading."
Ana's work appears on: SentinelVarsity.com, flrunners.com, MileSplit.us, CentralFloridaFuture.com
Follow Ana on Twitter @acuejo
