Speed Read: Magic Ready To Ruin Dream Finals
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... Ready for a career switch to the exciting and fast-paced world of sports business? Fat chance, says the NEW YORK TIMES, as tough economic times have made jobs in the industry tougher to get than ever. In fact, it’s so bad that people actually want to work for the Cincinnati Bengals. ...
Sports administration majors face difficult career arcs
Sports stories from Newsday —
... I'm sure it's a little of both, but this story should give pause to those considering spending college in pursuit of an assistant GM job in the Pioneer League. ...
Looking to work in a front office? Keep looking.
Circling The Bases —
Ever fancy a career in pro sports? If so, now would be a perfectly dreadful time to give it a go : For decades, the sports industry has been largely impervious to the economic cycle. Through booms and busts, leagues and tournaments expanded, stadiums were built and attendance and television viewership set records. Revenue from suite sales, naming rights and television contracts boomed. But Martin and other graduates are finding that the industry's growth is slowing, if not reversing. Students are receiving fewer job offers this spring or are accepting internships instead of ...
Hard For Graduates To Break Into Sports Business and Media
The Big Lead —
Ken Belson wrote an interesting piece for the New York Times about young graduates having difficulty breaking into the sports industry.
For decades, the sports industry has been largely impervious to the economic cycle. Through booms and busts, leagues and tournaments expanded, stadiums were built and attendance and television viewership set records. Revenue from suite sales, naming rights and television contracts boomed.
But Martin and other graduates are finding that the industry’s growth is slowing, if not reversing. Students are receiving fewer job offers this spring or are accepting internships ...
Wednesday Night Linkfest
Fang's Bites —
... a strong ratings draw. Bruce Allen of Boston Sports Media Watch reviews a new book on how the Red Sox failed to win the World Series for 86 years and a curse was not responsible. Newsday's Neil Best reports that the New York Jets and its flagship radio station have extended their relationship. Neil notes that a couple of real life Chicago Cubs made appearances on the My Boys season finale on Tuesday. Ken Belson of the New York Times says it's a bleak outlook for the Class of 2009 hoping to get jobs in the sports industry. ...
Just Living The Dream
Amphibious Sports Duo —
... in Sports Management programs. I had no illusions but I love sports more than just about anything on this Earth so I felt I had no choice. Below is a New York Times article by Ken Belson highlighting the current situation for recent graduates who are hitting the job searches just as I am this summer. I wax poetic more on my situation but I have to go run errands for my bosses and print and stuff nametag clips. Just living the dream my friends, just living the dream. In Sports Business, Too Many Hopefuls for Too Few Positions [New York Times] ...
The Difficulty of Finding a Job in Sports Is Not News
RealClearSports - Blog —
Yesterday, in the New York Times, Ken Belson took a look at how difficult it is for recent graduates to find a job in sports. Belson spoke with Jason Martin, a South Carolina sport management major who, despite his "four-month unpaid internship at the Family Circle Cup," has been unable to land a full-time job. This, of course, is attributed to the recession. ...
The Week in Sports Columns, Vol. XXI
RealClearSports - Blog —
... Sentinel
5. This is the Risk You Take with Calipari – Geoff Calkins, Memphis Commercial Appeal
6. Barcelona Delivers on their Boast – Martin Samuel, Daily Mail
7. Danica: Say No to Nascar, for Now – Viv Bernstein, True/Slant
8. Best Reason No One Might Ever Hit .400 Again – Joe Posnanski, Sports Illustrated
9. Tarkenton: Favre's Actions 'Despicable' – Judd Zulgad, Star Tribune
10. Why It's Impossible for Grads to Get a Job in Sports – Ken Belson, New York Times
