Why do some people get killer jobs in sports and others are relegated to whatever garbage CareerBuilder.com happens to post online? Sure, some people are lucky because they have an uncle in the sports business. But most of us, like you and me, have to create our own luck if we want to work in sports. And…
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7 Tips for New Sports Marketing Grads
New sports marketing grads, congratulations. You will soon be receiving a degree that signifies the years of hard work that you have spent learning and mastering your craft. Unfortunately, that piece of paper alone is not going to get you to where you want to be. The sports business is one of the most competitive…
How to Become a Sports Broadcaster with ESPN Anchor James Swanwick [VIDEO]
Meet James Swanwick. James is a New York-based ESPN anchor on SportsCenter, author of Insider Journalism Secrets and Become a Celebrity Journalist and co-founder of international agency, Crocmedia. He has been a print or TV journalist for 20 years, writing for newspapers and magazines in the US, UK and Australia. These include Associated Press, Sky…
The Worst Advice for Sport Management Students
I couldn’t believe what I read today. It may be the worst advice I’ve ever heard for college students in sport managemet about to graduate. This poor advice included: “Early specialization is a huge mistake. Selecting one area to pursue for your career path is ludicrous.” Let me tell you what’s ludicrous: Entitled college students believing…
5 Ways to Overcome the Frustration of Launching a Sports Career
Launching a career in any industry can be a huge challenge. And in the highly-competitive sports industry that challenge can easily tun into frustration. As a sports career coach I hear a lot of people say they feel like they can’t break into sports because they have no idea how to get their foot in…
Sports Fan Engagement From Vancouver to Melbourne [VIDEO]
Meet Ryan McKee. He is the Fan Development Manager for Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League. I first met Ryan just over a year ago when we presented together at an event hosted by the Canadian Sport Center Pacific on the impact of social media in sports. Back then, he was the Marketing Manager…
Get In The Game Book – FREE DOWNLOAD and Interview with Matt Crevin [VIDEO]
If Matt looks familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen him here on SportsNetworker.com as one of our awesome contributing authors. With more than 19 years in the sports industry and in corporate America, Matt Crevin combines his practical, real world experiences…with his insider sports knowledge and industry connections to help aspiring sports business professionals land…
Why Most People Fail to Land a Job in Sports
One of the hardest jobs to land in sports (other than a GM position in the NFL) is that very first job out of college. Why? Because when you’re just starting out, you don’t know anyone. No one knows you. And you’re unproven. Plus, the sports business experience you have is either lacking, or irrelevant….
LIVE WEBINAR – How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports with Lewis Howes
Do you want to work in sports? Or, are you already working in sports and looking for ways to take your Sports Career to the next level? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then make sure to join Lewis Howes (CEO – Sports Networker and the Sports Executives Association) this Thursday, April 19th…
The Truth about Breaking Into Sports
Landing your first job in sports is a huge challenge. The demand for sports jobs is incredibly high. The opportunities are limited. And the competition is fierce. There’s no such thing as “secret strategy” or a “magic bullet.” And there are no shortcuts. But there is an answer… According to SportsBusiness Journal there are 24,000 college students…
How To Get A Job In Sports with SF Giants Bryan Srabian (Part 4)
Part 4 of 4 video interviews with SF Giants – Social Media Director – Bryan Srabian So, we’ve talked with Bryan about his role with the Giants and how they approach their social media strategy. Then we heard about some of the SF Giants most creative social media campaigns and how they have managed to…
30 Books To Help You Land A Job In Sports
Article co-written by Sports Networker’s Online Marketing Intern – Holly Koski For many people, the Easter long weekend is a long overdue break from a seemingly never-ending winter and the first signs of Spring. For many students out there, it means that final exams are coming up. And, for some, that means it’s time to…