A random Twitter message led to a career making opportunity for senior Josh Krause. During the summer of 2018, Krause messaged Omaha World Herald reporter Mike Sautter inquiring whether he would like to take on a new intern. Sautter agreed, and Krause began writing sports stories.

“[Sautter] said he would talk to his boss, and they offered me a full correspondence job,” Krause said.

Krause played sports his whole life, but had recently stopped basketball. He wanted a way to stay involved in sports. “Last year this opportunity came up, and I was just thrilled,” Krause said.

“I have played sports my whole life, and then last year this opportunity came up, and I was just thrilled,” Krause said.

If you love sports, then Krause’s stories are perfect for you.

Most of what Krause does involves recruiting stuff, with basketball, and football players who are in high school. He also covers games, but for the most part he does basketball recaps and analysis.

According to Krause’s boss, Mike Sautter, he is a very hard worker and loves what he does.

“Josh is dependable, a quick learner and a hard worker. He doesn’t turn down an assignment and is always asking how he can get better,” Sautter said.

Krause chooses the topics, and writes about six stories every month. Last July, he wrote 17 stories, but then there are also some slow months like September when he wrote 4-5.

“It can pick up really fast, and it can slow down just as quickly,” Krause said.

Krause is planning on going to UNO for journalism and mass communications. He is going to try and be a copier editor for the Omaha World Herald at night, and still do this part of the time while going through college.

“The best part is connecting with division I coaches and players in all the sports. In July, I got to meet Tim Miles, Greg Mcdermott, as well as other coaches from around the country and spend time with them at various tournaments. These experiences have been invaluable which is why this alone has been well worth my time,” Krause said.

Sautter recommends being present and active in the field in order to succeed.

“You can’t just create a twitter account and hide behind it. Be in front of it and put yourself out there,” Sautter said.