At face value, finding a job in the realm of professional sports seems like a daunting task. In the US and Canada, there are 141 professional sports franchises that cut across Major League Baseball, the NBA, the NFL, Major League Soccer, and the NHL. That number certainly presents some employment […]
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Benefits of Building a Sports Marketing Portfolio by JobsInSports.com
According to the American Marketing Association (AMA), marketing is “the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.” That’s a mouthy way of explaining that successful marketers effectively communicate a product’s value to customers. […]
Insights on life of a Fitness Club Manager by JobsInSports.com
The Background… A Fitness Club General Manager is responsible for the holistic operations of a fitness center, gym, or athletic club. The position demands both managerial prowess and a passion for fitness. Because if you don’t have the desire to inspire health and wellness, you won’t get the emotional reward […]
The new ticketing model for teams – Variable Pricing – JobsInSports.com Blog
The National Football League is wildly profitable and widely popular, but high ticket prices still keep some fans out of the stadium on game day. The Detroit Lions recently announced variable ticket pricing, one attempt at matching the cost of a ticket with the demand of its game. They aren’t […]
Everything is bigger in Texas even the Sports Jobs by JobsInSports.com
Everything is bigger in Texas. The largest of the 48 contiguous states has bigger cowboy hats and beefier cattle. The pickup trucks sit higher, and the country music reaches an extra decibel. The steaks are thicker, and the beer mugs are taller. Most Texans embrace the “bigger in Texas” motto, […]
A blog on Floyd Mayweather & Importance of a Sports Agent by JobsInSports
The last great American prizefighter bites with his words and fights with his hands. Whether Floyd Mayweather takes to Twitter, picks up a mic for some pre-fight hype, or grants an interview from his private jet, confidence underlines his words, and arrogance punctuates his predictions. His ability to verbally challenge […]
An Insight on Life of a Sports Photographer
The Background… Some sports media analysts believe photojournalism—more specifically, sports photography—is a dying art form. With high-definition video and dozens of 24/7 sports channels readily available to fans, doubters suggest that still, images are quaint, bordering on the verge of extinction. But it’s a false prediction. Photojournalism remains prominent in […]
Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Walks the Talk
Dallas Mavericks’ owner, Mark Cuban, makes headlines for speaking critically on all subjects, from poor refereeing and NBA league mandates to the economy and the state of education. And, while most owners wear suits and watch home games from a suite, Cuban sports a t-shirt and jeans from his seat […]
Insights on Life of a Public Address Announcer by Jobs In Sports
The Background… The electric atmosphere of a stadium is created through a collaborative effort by the players and home crowd, as well as some nicely-timed audio-visual effects. It’s this advantage that enabled NFL teams to post a nearly 60% winning percentage when playing at home from 2001 – 2011. Home […]
Sports Jobs for the California Dreamer
California is one of few states in the nation that still holds a bit of magic to it. From the beaches and bright lights of Southern California to the Bay Area’s fog and majestic Golden Gate Bridge, there remains a mystic to the most populous state in America. No other […]
