What does it really take to be a sports journo? And...I wrote a book!
About this episode
Georgie Tunny discusses her debut novel and the challenges of being a woman in sports journalism.
Georgie Tunny is a published author - cue the celebrations! We talk launch week chaos, the emotional rollercoaster of releasing a debut novel, and the very weird reality of building a career in sports media that served as inspiration for the story. 'Over To You' is a work of fiction, let us be clear on that. From her first newsroom disasters to national TV, Georgie opens up about ambition, burnout, female friendship (thanks Gelmi) and the stories behind the book everyone’s talking about. It's a behind the scenes looks at Aussie sports newsrooms. Is there any other workplace where the c-word is so normalised? Somehow we made it through the trials and tribulations of being women in sports journalism, but only just. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Abbey Gelmi
Guest: Georgie Tunny
Topics covered
- sports journalism
- debut novel
- female friendship
- career in sports media
- Aussie sports newsrooms
Keywords
- sports journalism
- debut novel
- female friendship
- Aussie sports newsrooms
- career challenges
Sponsors
Harvey Norman
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Over To You
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