Job in Sports

Job In Sports

At the beginning of January, we hosted a LIVE webinar on How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports!  The response we received from the over 600 LIVE attendees was amazing.  Here are some of the comments we received:

I just felt like I had a lightbulb moment! – Melissa

Best advice I have received since I started applying to get into the sports industry! – Corlan

You pointed out what I’ve been doing wrong in just 15 mins of this presentation – Demaro

So amazing in fact that we have decided to do another LIVE webinar.  And, this time we will be spending even more time answering your questions during a LIVE Q & A session.  So, even if you were able to attend the last webinar, you are not going to want to miss out on this one!!  Here’s the details:

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012

Time: 2pm EST (11am PST)

Register Here —> https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/596980162

How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports With Lewis Howes

If you are tired of “talking” about working in sports and want to take proactive action to land that dream job, make sure to join us for this LIVE webinar where you will learn:

  • The BIG MISTAKE most job seekers make when trying to land a job in sports
  • The 3X Personal Formula to connect with powerful Sportsbiz decision makers
  • Leverage Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn to create an impactful Personal Brand
  • Become the Authority in a Sports Niche with your Blog (even if you are jobless)
  • Live Q&A where we will answer your most burning Sports Job questions
  • and more…

Register Here —> https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/596980162

Don’t miss out on this important information that could finally help you land the sports job of your dreams!

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To get into the “conversation” in the sports business industry you need to be current, full of information, new ideas, and trends – which will help you add value to the organizations you are seeking to join. The blogs below are all written by experienced professionals in the sports business industry. So, go ahead and become familiar with as many of these blogs are you can. They are must read material in your quest for that “dream job in sports”.

The Essential List Of Sports Blogs To Help You Land A Job In Sports

Sports Business Daily

Delivering sports business content throughout the day with the The Morning Buzz, the Daily Issue and the Closing Bell, this site is a must for all sports business professionals. Here you will find the most current daily news and sports industry trends. For connivence sake you can have the content emailed directly to you. Additionally, the site breaks down into “subgroups” such as Marketing/Sponsorship, Media, Franchises etc. It’s quick and easy to find content that relates directly to your own interest. This site requires a subscription, but for those in the industry or looking to get into it, its worth every penny.

Forbes SportsMoney Blog

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A subsection of the overall Forbes blog empire, Sports Money delivers excellent content on the business of sports. There are a ton of great contributors here, (over 40 total) and they all have very practical and relevant experience in the industry. There are articles here on all facets of the industry, and they are often times pretty unique: Example: LSU Shouldn’t Profit From Star Player’s Honey Badger Nickname.

Darren Rovell’s Sports Business Blog

Job in Sports

As CNBC’s Sport Business Reporter Darren Rovell  has amassed quite the following over the years. He recently launched a TV show called “Sports Biz: Game On” which also features Erin Sharoni. His blog, a great complement to the TV show, still brings the punch with interesting tidbits from the world of sports business. Also, check out this interview Darren did with our own Lewis Howes. [click to continue…]

About Matthew Weinberger

Matthew Weinberger is a sports business enthusiast who is passionate about the intersection between the law and the sports business industry. He regularly writes on timely topics relating to sports business, law, entertainment, media, and technology. Matthew frequently lends his business and legal acumen in consultation to emerging sports business properties and start-ups. He has received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School located in New York City.

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Last week in our newsletter we mentioned that we would be announcing an upcoming webinar.  Well, wait no more….here it is!

If your New Years resolution is to get a job in the sports industry in 2012, then make sure to join us for this LIVE webinar where Lewis Howes is going to show you “How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports Using Social Media“!

Date: Thursday, January 12

Time: 2pm EST (11am PST)

Register Here —> https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/652934834

How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports Using Social Media

So, maybe you can’t throw the deep bomb over the middle for an 80 yd, overtime winning TD like Tim Tebow!  That doesn’t mean you can’t work in sports! Join us for this LIVE webinar where you will learn:

  • How to connect with powerful decision makers at any Sports Company
  • How to leverage Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn to create a Desirable Sports Personal Brand
  • How to become the Authority in a Sports Niche with your Blog (even if you are jobless)
  • Live Q&A where we will answer your most burning Sports Job questions
  • and more…

Don’t miss out on this important information that could finally help you land the sports job of your dreams!

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Here at Sports Networker, we are constantly striving to bring you the best advice from successful sports business professionals on how to get a job in sports.

We dug through the archives and found this gem where Lewis Howes interviews Darren Rovell, CNBC’s Sports Business Report and the author of the “Sports Biz Blog” on CNBC.com.

Darren was named the Sports Networker 2010 Sports Social Media Professional Of The Year and has been mentioned in numerous articles on Sports Networker including the Top Sports Business Professionals To Follow On Twitter.

In this interview, Darren shares his best tips on how to get a job in sports and advance your sports career. Here are a few of the key takeaways:

  • Follow your passion and be willing to work for free
  • It’s not who you know, it’s how good you are!
  • Put it in a box (make sure to watch the video to understand what this means)

How To Get A Job In Sports With CNBC’s Darren Rovell

What do you think of Darren’s advice? Leave your comments below and if you found this interview helpful, send a tweet to @DarrenRovell and @LewisHowes to let them know!

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This is a guest post by Dave Fogelson

Job in SportsIn all likelihood, people aspiring to “work in sports” are over-looking the sporting goods industry, particularly the retail end of the business, as the starting point for a career path. Retail is where people seeking entry-level jobs can find the most opportunities to apply their sports interest and knowledge and acquire invaluable, real world experience.

Landing a job in sports with an Adidas, Nike, Under Armour or Reebok can be as challenging (and frustrating) as finding a position with an amateur or professional sports organization; however, the need for retail sales floor help is ongoing.

The $52 billion sporting goods industry is home to some of the most recognizable and iconic consumer brands and biggest names in retailing. National chains like Dick’s and Sports Authority, regional stores such as Modell’s and Hibbett, specialty retailers in the team sports, golf, running and outdoor segments and many other brick and mortar and on-line outlets need people who either have or can acquire product knowledge and possess a commitment to customer service. [click to continue…]

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This week Matt Crevin of Voice of the Box interviews the player participation crew. Each team within the NFL has a crew like this at work to document every play. They determine which players are in each and every play from scrimmage. Learn about this behind the scenes role with a heavy emphasis on sports photography.

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If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the sports industry and want to discover how top level insiders got their start, connect with Matt today. Matt provides a unique look into the careers of many sports industry executives, revealing their success stories, advice and techniques you can put to use as part of your search strategy. Collaborate with Matt and start listening, learning, creating and executing your own action plan! Equipped with business background and sports insider’s knowledge, Matt is ready to share his passion and knowledge with you! He delivers to his individual clients a unique process and format which gives sports industry hopefuls a unique look into the numerous career opportunities available in the sports industry and more importantly how to position yourself to break in.

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