The Sports Info Business

These days, works seems to more and like survival of the fittest.  I continue to see people falling off the employment map, with a sharp focus on the sports business scene.  Less is more is the official motto for 2009.

My former students from Long Beach State continue to check in with me regarding jobs, careers and the pursuit of happiness.  It is not easy out there.  Here are full time and internship opportunities I have found that I am happy to pass along this Monday morning.

Internship

Organization Name: International Tennis Hall of Fame

Employment Start Date: June

Employment End Date: Mid-August

Wage/Salary: Intern/Volunteer

Job Description: An excellent opportunity to build your resume, while gaining experience in marketing and sports management. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is looking for additions to our Mobile Marketing Team. Volunteers will hit the streets of Newport promoting the Tennis Hall of Fame and museum. You will receive training on the museum, direction on how to market the Tennis Hall of Fame, and have the opportunity to work on special events.

Full link to site is here: 

Public Relations Director with IMG

Here, again is a partial list of responsibilities for the position with a live link to the actual job.

Responsible for fulfilling all media requests, which involves daily calls and e-mails.


Develop and enhance relationships with key media.


Organize, facilitate, staff and follow-up on all media interviews with the ISPA President, also the Chairman and Board Members as needed.


Draft and enhance key quotes/messages on a regular basis.


Conduct daily analysis of major consumer and travel trade publications and Web sites to track stories and trends.
6. Work with writers to develop angles for ISPA/spa member involvement in current news stories.


Responsible for the annual public relations plan, which includes assigning timely press releases for drafting and promoting coverage of ISPA’s events to media.


Serve as the final approval on releases and send them to media. 


Responsible for notifying membership of relevant media leads and assist the media in finding appropriate members to fulfill their requests.


Manage and grow the Public Relations Manager.

Link to job opportunity

College Sports Management Positions

Also finding lots of job opportunities in college athletics.  Here is a brief list with direct links to the positions.

The bottom line is, go through this web site and follow links on the right hand rail.  There are many jobs out therein sports management.  It just takes work, research, networking and a little bit of luck.

Good luck!