When looking for a model of a hard working, dedicated sports journalist, Brett Christopherson is where you start.
Brett, a Stevens Point native, graduated from UW-Stevens Point in December 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in communication. He credits a few key traits he obtained as his academic career went along.
“The value of being detail-oriented, staying focused and working hard. Once I figured that out, I was able to fully enjoy my college experience while achieving and maintaining a level of success that carried me through graduation and beyond,” Christopherson says.
While at UW-Stevens Point, Brett began as a business major, but very quickly changed his career path to communications.
“I switched majors and then combined my love of writing with my love of sports, declared journalism as my emphasis and later served as staff writer and sports editor at The Pointer,” he says.
Brett’s favorite time spent while on campus was with the people who called the Communication Arts Center their academic home like he did.
“There was a great vibe and energy in that building, and it was inspiring to be around those who shared my passion, vision, and interests,” he says. “From staying late each week to produce The Pointer, to holding a copy of The Pointer after it was published, to playing pickup ball at Quandt Fieldhouse, I have fond memories of my experiences and loved being involved in a setting that invokes learning and creativity.”
Brett is currently at Post-Crescent Media and his primary beats include prep sports, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and University of Wisconsin athletics. He is also a member of the Gannett Wisconsin Media group and affiliated with USA Today.
Brett wrote a book that was released in the fall of 2013 by KCI Sports Publishing. It centered around the Wisconsin basketball legend Mickey Crowe, who graduated high school as Wisconsin’s all-time leading scorer but had a massive downfall that included addiction, depression, and mental illness.
He has also done some work with the Green Bay Packers, including co-hosting a popular live weekly sports show with John Kuhn called “Clubhouse Live“.
Brett has been the model of consistency with Wisconsin sports journalism and through his experiences has learned a lot.
“Be willing to pay your dues, “ he says. “Don’t be afraid to fail. That’s how you learn, that’s how you grow.”
— COMM 320 student Charles Klumb
Wednesday, Sept. 24
9:35-10:50 – Room 315 CAC Visiting COMM 329 (Sports Journalism)
11:00-11:50 – Room 239 CAC Visiting COMM 330 (Effective Use of Social Media in Public Relations)
1:00-1:50 – Room 221 NFAC Visiting ARTM/COMM 100 (Orientation to Communication/Arts Management)
2:00-2:50 – Room 227 CAC Networking Time with Students
Communication Week 2016 