While some of us enter the sports industry immediately after high school or college, many of us attempt the career transition after toiling in a different field for years. Jon Acuff’s book, titled Quitter, has application for those of us looking to make that eventual transition. Its subtitle explains its […]
Author: Jobs In Sports
How to Find and Land a Sports Internship
Looking for a sports internship? We can help. Here’s what you need to know about locating the right one and landing the job.
Jobs In Sports Insight: Sports Radio Professional Jobs
The Background… Without a doubt, succeeding at a sports media job seems attainable to most sports fans. Many of us already spend way too much time talking about sports at the bar or coffee station at work. Why not put on a headset and do it for money? It obviously […]
Being a Fan vs. Being a Professional in Your Sports Career
Walk into a press box at any sporting event that is big enough to have the press covering it, and the first thing they will tell you is always: There is no cheering in the press box. The reason is simple. Everyone in the press box is working in various […]
Tips to Find Great Sports Jobs
Working in sports isn’t a game. It’s a career. Finding a great sports job takes patience, dedication, and hard work. It takes research. It’s something that you have to prepare for. Below are some basic steps to follow to prepare for and land your dream job: Take a look at […]
Making the Team Look Good Off the Field
Most sports-minded people have dreamed of being the player who scores the winning touchdown or hits the buzzer-beating basket that gives their favorite team a championship. Sadly, few of us have the physical skills necessary to make that kind of contribution on the field. If you’re creative, though, you might […]
Jobs In Sports Insight: The Coach
The Background… Coaches are among the few publicly visible jobs in sports. While athletes are center stage, coaches are on the sidelines instructing players and making decisions that impact the game’s outcome. All team sports and many individual sports have a coach or an entire coaching staff to bring organization […]
The New Age of Jobs in Sports Media
Once upon a time, there was a sportswriter. His job was to go to the games and describe the action in vivid detail because the vast majority of fans couldn’t be there in attendance. His description was the only way those fans could experience what went on that day with […]
Sports Writing Jobs: Getting Started
In the writing world, sports writing jobs can be few and far between. To make it in this type of industry, you will have to put in some work to establish yourself as a strong candidate to be considered for high-caliber writing positions. One of the best ways to get […]
Jobs In Sports Insight: Sports Commentator
The Background… Sports commentators describe on-the-field action and provide analysis throughout a live sporting event over a television or radio broadcast. More commonly called sportscasters or announcers, their goal is to enhance the viewing experience with voice-over commentary as the game unfolds. Though the early 1900s typically saw one announcer […]
