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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Sports Jobs Terminology: Speaking the Lingo
Every industry has its own jargon, and the sports business is certainly no exception. Speaking the language and understanding the terminology will aid you in crafting a well-worded resume, acing a job interview, and overcoming the learning curve of a first job. Simply put, if you don’t sound educated about […]
Part Time Jobs In Sports
A lot of full-time sports fans have part-time jobs. But very few of those part-time workers apply their skills to the sports industry. Seasonal sports jobs are a unique niche of corporate America. Major league sports teams and their partners aren’t present at most university career fairs, and their openings […]
Jobs In Sports Insight: The Sports Agent
The Background… Agents are employed to represent the best interest of their clients in business matters. Anyone can hire an agent but most fields don’t require 3rd party representation and are unable to validate the cost associated with hiring them. But many jobs in the entertainment industry, including sports, have […]
Sports Management Degree 101: How to Begin Your Career In Sports
Earning a sports management degree can lead to a variety of roles within the sporting industry. That diploma, with some work experience, qualifies you for a position in a front office, marketing department, as a player agent, or in ticket sales, just to name a few. It can help already […]
Master’s in Sports Administration Salary
Sports administration is a great field for students who are sports fans but are not able to be competitive in the professional world. With a master’s degree in sports administration, you can work as a sports manager, facility director, coach, or in any number of other positions related to the […]
How to Make Yourself Stand Out in a Sports Interview
A sports interview can be a game-changer in your career, whether you’re a player, coach, journalist, or industry professional. The highly competitive sports industry and making a strong impression are essential to securing opportunities. Success in an interview requires more than just passion for sports—preparation, confidence, and the ability to […]
