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Do You Need A Graduate Degree To Work In Sports?

Are you on the fence about going for a graduate degree? This article is for you! We here at Sports Networker thought it would be interesting to debate the idea if receiving a masters degree or higher is essential to acquiring and maintaining a high ranking position in sports. We brought in two of our own authors,…

Landing your Dream Job in Major League Baseball: The Winter Meetings

Written by Michael Carbone, MBA in Sports Jobs

As Lewis Howes explained in his book, , networking on LinkedIn is very similar to networking in person. It’s based around creating relationships with others that allow them to sincerely feel like they 1) know you, 2) like you, and 3) trust you. Since the MLB Winter Meetings are known to be a prime networking location…

Jobs In Sports Media: How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports

Written by Mark Burns in Sports Jobs

Sports media is certainly a well recognized niche sector within the larger sports industry. There are the larger media outlets like ABC, NBC, CBS Sports, and Fox Sports, with jobs with these particular companies as arguably some of the most sought after jobs in sports media. However, there are so many other additional job opportunities…

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Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Sports Sponsorship With Korean Automobile Manufacturer, Kia

Written by Mark Burns in Sports Sponsorship

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Kia Motors recently announced a sports sponsorship agreement, making Kia the Official Automotive Partner of the Thunder. During the current season, Kia will sponsor the updated Kia Rewards Zone, which offers fans a game-night opportunity to win the final 50 pairs of tickets for every Thunder home game. For the 2013-14 campaign, Kia will…

The Ultimate Social Media In Sports Showdown: Pittsburgh Steelers v. Dallas Cowboys

Written by Mark Burns in Social Media in Sports

The digital teams from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have combined forces in a joint social media in sports initiative for Sunday’s game at Cowboys Stadium. The winner of the #socialshowdown will be determined by the team that accumulates the most combined Twitter followers and Facebook ‘Likes’ between now and the end of their…

Developing Your Skill Set to Work in Sports Media

Written by Alison Myers in Sports Jobs

The idea of sitting in a press box writing a game story for a newspaper or standing on the sidelines of an NFL game waiting to talk to a star player sounds like a glamorous job for many. These two things are just a sample of the duties people working in sports media have on…

30 Books On Amazon During Black Friday Week To Advance Your Sports Career

Written by Mark Burns in Featured Articles

It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is a day away and Christmas is right around the corner. But, in the meantime, the thing that should be on everyone’s mind is Black Friday — that special day where millions of Americans go bizerk trying to find the perfect gift for the whole family. This year,…

Houston Rockets Diversifying Global Sports Sponsorship Interest With Asia-Based Companies

Written by Mark Burns in Sports Sponsorship

The Houston Rockets recently expanded their presence on the court, adding Oklahoma City’s James Harden right before the 2012-13 NBA season began. Not to mention, the Rockets had already signed Harvard graduate, Jeremy Lin, a few months prior. But now, the team is expanding its presence off the court and diversifying its global sports sponsorship…

Living the Dream… The Road to Your Sports Career (Step 4)

Written by Joe Pirucki in Sports Jobs

I shed a happy tear as I write this last article of the 4 Step process to earning a job in sports. If you missed out on the fun of any the previous 3 Steps, you should definitely check them out! But I know you are anxious for answers, so lets go! You now have…

Sports Job Interview with the President of ESPN Inc. and Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks – John Skipper (VIDEO)

Written by Joshua Lagan in Sports Jobs

John Skipper began as President of ESPN on January 1st 2012 with enormous shoes to fill from his predecessor, George Bodenheimer. However, Skipper has been up to the task as ESPN has only continued to grow. Skipper has been with ESPN for 14 years, starting in 1997 as senior vice president and general manager of…

Living the Dream… The Road to Your Sports Career (Step 3)

Written by Joe Pirucki in Sports Jobs

Hello again, dear valued reader. Hopefully Step 1 and Step 2 of this column have been both informative and enjoyable to read. You are already past halfway! After reading and applying the first two Steps, you are now connected in the industry and you know a specific job you ultimately want to earn. But simply talking to people does…

Why Positioning Yourself as an Expert Can Help You Break Into Sports

Written by Chris McKinney in Sports Jobs

If your number one career goal is to land a job in sports, one of the most important things you can do is position yourself as an expert. However, if you’re just starting out, your work experience will be limited. So be careful about labeling yourself as an expert. Expertise takes years. Decades sometimes. A…

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