You have probably noticed that the majority of sports media jobs are filled with professional athletes that have retired from their respective sports. Occasionally you will see some unfamiliar faces in the pregame and postgame booth, never having played a particular sport but still full of important up-to-date knowledge about […]
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Sports Media Hubs
The landscape of sports media is ever-changing. Local newspapers, radio stations, and television broadcasts were once the primary outlets for fans’ sports needs. The ubiquitous internet and growing number of niche television channels have created an almost infinitesimal number of places readers can look to for sports news, analysis and […]
Convert Your Business or Facilities Management Experience to a Career in the Sports Industry
You have a background in Facilities Management or Business Administration and a love for sports, so why not combine the two in an exciting career move? Just stop and think of all the sports facilities that exist on the local, regional and national levels…factor in private, community, governmental, educational, and […]
JobsInSports.com Insight: Athletic Scout
The Background… The life of an Athletic Scout is both exciting and challenging. It’s a job of travel and all-consuming sports study. Scouts are the nucleus of a successful personnel department and are core to building a championship team. Most prospect scouts scour the urban cities and countryside of America […]
Apply What You Learned on the Field to Finding a Job in Baseball
Though playing any sport is fun, it also can be a learning opportunity. You learn the rules. You learn strategies and techniques. You learn to play as a team. All these great lessons can translate into the business environment, whether you land a job in baseball or any other industry. […]
Sports Science Exploration
by Niral Patel Featured Blogger A career in sports can mean anything from on-the-field athletics, personnel management, and coaching to team marketing, finance, and health and wellness. The broad spectrum of “sports jobs” creates opportunities for people from all walks of life. A burgeoning area of the industry, sports science, […]
Unique Hockey Careers – More than Just Driving the Zamboni
Hockey is an interesting sport because, when compared to all of the major team sports, it has such a unique playing surface and such unique hockey careers. Despite its cold-climate northern origins, it is one that has managed to thrive in sunny climates – and Stanley Cup Champions in places […]
Go Hunting for College Sports Jobs after Bowl Season
College Bowl season is over, and teams are returning to their locker rooms and off-season training practices. The coaching staff is returning to their desks, reviewing the season, and planning next year’s attack. As a result of this planning, holes will be found, and jobs will become available. In short, […]
Break into Sports Media
Writing is a great career, and most people who write do so about what they are most passionate about. If you are a huge sports fan and watch either one or most sporting events religiously, then you should think of following a path to finding sports writing jobs. This field […]
Read This Book: Quitter
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 […]
