The Background… The sporting industry is consumed with delivering its content, branding, and messaging to fans through every possible avenue. As a result, careers in web and mobile application development are readily available to those with the ability and experience to make an impact. Websites and mobile apps – created […]
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Game Operations Internship: A Foot in the Door
Imagine watching a theatrical play from offstage or being part of a live studio audience at the taping of everyone’s favorite sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. It’s not an everyday occurrence, right? You’re witnessing prime entertainment from a wildly different perspective. It’s fun, exciting, and entertaining. You’ll get that unique […]
Frame the Game as a Sports Camera Operator
Frame the Game as a Sports Camera Operator Niral Patel It’s the noun squeezed in the middle of two verbs within the famous Hollywood tagline—Lights! Camera! Action! It’s a piece of equipment that has revolutionized how people consume entertainment. Without the camera, important world events, movies, television shows, and must-see […]
Database Marketing Core to a Sports Organization
The bright lights and pageantry of sports are tough to match. From Friday night high school football games and baseball’s College World Series to the annual NBA and NHL Finals, organizations spend big money and use many resources to put on a show. That 3-hour game is what fans care […]
Life After A Life in TV Sports
“Life After A Life in TV Sports” by guest blogger George Falkowski This comes to you from the Great Beyond of working in sports television. Think of me as a TV ghost that comes calling late at night, warning you of what it’s like on the Other Side. Please don’t […]
Jobs In Sports Job Insights: How to Become a Sports Information Director
When a coach sits before the media, there’s no telling what he’ll say. From Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy’s tirade to Herm Edwards’ exasperated plea: “You play to win the game!”. Coaches say the darndest things. And while some outbursts are warranted, owners and front office leaders quietly pray […]
Insights on life of a Fitness Club Manager by JobsInSports.com
The Background… A Fitness Club General Manager is responsible for the holistic operations of a fitness center, gym, or athletic club. The position demands both managerial prowess and a passion for fitness. Because if you don’t have the desire to inspire health and wellness, you won’t get the emotional reward […]
An Insight on Life of a Sports Photographer
The Background… Some sports media analysts believe photojournalism—more specifically, sports photography—is a dying art form. With high-definition video and dozens of 24/7 sports channels readily available to fans, doubters suggest that still, images are quaint, bordering on the verge of extinction. But it’s a false prediction. Photojournalism remains prominent in […]
Insights on Life of a Public Address Announcer by Jobs In Sports
The Background… The electric atmosphere of a stadium is created through a collaborative effort by the players and home crowd, as well as some nicely-timed audio-visual effects. It’s this advantage that enabled NFL teams to post a nearly 60% winning percentage when playing at home from 2001 – 2011. Home […]
Learn About Personal & Career Arch by JobsInSports.com
As sports fans, we’re all too familiar with the career arc of an athlete. The rare exception to the norm is an athlete who concludes his career on top, retiring a winner and a legend. In 1999, John Elway announced his retirement after leading the Broncos to a Super Bowl […]