Career questions tagged sports
You don't have to play sports to have a career in sports. From broadcasters on ESPN to sports journalists at the New York Times, there are multiple opportunities for a sports career. This vast industry includes fantasy sports, professional sports, health and f... Read more Show less
Is being a prodigy a necessity in the sports industry?
Will I be disadvantaged in the sports industry if I am not a prodigy in a specific sport? As many professional athlete have experience and training from a young age, does it count if I am a latecomer in the sports industry and have little experience? #athletics #sports #ConnectedbySports #late bloomer
What are good professions within sports?
#athletics #sports #sports-management
How do I gain experience to become a head basketball coach?
Hello, I'm an 18 yr old college student and for future reference, I was wondering what is the best route to go in order to become a head basketball coach. I want to coach the high school, college level, and hopefully one day the pros as I love the game and love to strategize. How should I start should I try to find a high school or college coach to learn from or is there a distinct way. #coaching-basketball #coaching #sports #basketball
How does one go about getting into working in the management of a professional sports team?
Interested in working in sport management, but not sure how one gets involved in the back-office of managing a team/franchise. #sports #sports-management #soccer #sport
What should I major in if I want my career to be involved in business and athletics?
I was thinking about majoring in management or marketing, but I'm not sure. Some schools I am applying to don't have either as a major, so what should I do in those cases? #business #management #sports #sports-management #athletics #athlete #marketing-and-advertising #sports-marketing
How did you figure out what you wanted to do within the sports field?
I REALLY want to work in sports, but I don't know what job would be the best fit for me. How did you decide what you'd be best at? #sports #broadcast-media
What is it like working at ESPN?
If you work at ESPN can you provide me some insights into what its like working there? Are there any special perks? What is the company culture like? I feel like it would be a fun place to work because you can always talk about sports with people (sports is one of my favorite topics to talk about.) I especially love talking about the 49ers and the Warriors! #sports #work #entertainment #broadcast-television #espn
What major(s) and minor(s) in college should I pursue to get into the sports entertaiment industry?
I'm studying economics in college but I'm also considering a minor in either advertising or communications. What majors (or minors) will help me the most? #sports #broadcast-media #sports-media #espn #televison #sport-entertainment