Sports As A Job
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe take you along with us into the journeys of the professionals across the sports industry. From social media managers to executives. They share with us all their experiences and insight into what they do.
From the time we are born we are placed in a bubble. It may be a result of where we are born, the people we are around, or the information we are given.
Our mission is to pop the bubble and help everyone realize they control their own path.
Hosted by Kolby Castillo
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Twitter: @kolby_castillo
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/kolby-castillo-9487bb132
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Ep. 004: Your Journey Isn't Meant to be Predictable! Andrew Fletcher Former Assistant Athletic Director at Fort Lewis College and Current Sports Sales Manager at VISIT BENTONVILLE
June 20, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 24.8 MBOur guest Andrew Fletcher former Assistant Athletic Director at Fort Lewis College and current Sports Sales Manager at Visit Bentonville. We discuss his transition up the leadership ladder in the sports world. He also shares with us his own battles that he had to overcome due to the Pandemic. Sometimes the journey in sports doesn't go the way you plan but it is all part of the journey. Andrew Fletcher: Linkedin and Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
Ep. 003: You Are Not a Fraud!
June 13, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, we take a look at the term Imposter Phenomenon otherwise known as the Imposter Syndrome. I'll be the first to admit I deal with it myself, it is a constant battle. Most of us have dealt with it or are dealing with it now. Let's take a look at the Imposter Phenomenon, what are ways I have learned to handle it, and of course, let you know you are not alone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsasajob/support
Ep. 002: Don't Sell Yourself Short, Logan Belz the Assistant Athletic Director for Special Projects at California State University Bakersfield
June 06, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 28.7 MBWe are joined by the first guest of the season Logan Belz the Assistant Athletic Director for Special Projects at California State University, Bakersfield. We discuss building relationships, the power of making people feel special, and the skills that have allowed him to be amazing at selling tickets. Join us as he breakdowns down his journey from ticket operations assistant to Assistant Athletic Director. You can follow Logan on Linkedin HERE and Twitter HERE Please share this episode wit...
Ep. 001: Tupperware Emptied Marks the Return
May 30, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBTHE SPORTS AS A JOB PODCAST IS BACK! It has been two months since the last episode but I am now back. I discuss why I have been away, what it took for me to feel ready to come back, and what to expect from the podcast from here on out. Please share the podcast with others who are navigating the sports industry. If you are listening to this on the apple podcast please give us a rating and review. Host Kolby Castillo: Twitter & Instagram @kolby_castillo Sports As A Job Social Media (Insta...
Journey of Justin Newell from Wildlife Research through College Athletics to now an Assistant Athletic Director at Kenyon College
March 21, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 33.5 MBThis episode’s guest is Justin Newell the Assistant Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance and Operations at Kenyon College and CEFMA 2020 - 2021 president. Justin’s path started working in endangered species after graduating college before finding his way into the world of college athletics. He rose through the ranks in college athletics working at schools such as Tulane University, Jacksonville University, Auburn University Montgomery, and Michigan. Through his journey, he found a home at t...
Director of Events & Facilities at Baylor University Athletics, Sarah Deffebach
March 07, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBWe are joined by Sarah Deffebach the Director of Events & Facilities at Baylor University Athletics. She is a former GA of Athletic Operations for Clemson University and before that the Athletic Department Internal Operations Intern at Fresno State University. Sarah shares what working events and facilities is all about. We discuss how titles don't mean everything because your responsibilities speak louder. She dreamt about what she is doing today and part of it was manifesting it into her ...
Founder of Latinx in Sports and Sponsorship & Tours Coordinator for ISL, Alana Meraz
February 21, 2021 05:57 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MBThe guest of this episode of Sports As A Job is Alana Meraz. She is the founder of Latinx in Sports an organization focused on creating a community for Latinx in sports. She is currently a Sponsorship and Tours Coordinator for ISL. She has event management experience with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Sun Devils Athletics, Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, and the Arizona Public Service. Alana also has experience doing social media with Sport Sorority and Sports As A Job. We d...
Sharing Major Takeaways From the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar
February 07, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 38.1 MBI got to participate in the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar a three-day virtual event put on by the NCAA Leadership Development team this past week. Three days of leadership development, guest speakers, interacting with other young professionals, and three days of transformation. Do not worry if you did not get to participate, I share the major takeaways and lessons I got. Visit sportsasajob.com for more episodes and to listen to the other podcasts in the network. We are here to help you nav...
Life Isn't All About Work, Eric Mathews the Assistant Media Relations Director for the University of Hawaii - Manoa Athletics
January 24, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBThe guest of this Sports As A Job Podcast episode is Eric Mathews the Assistant Media Relations Director for the University of Hawaii - Manoa Athletics. Eric is working for a program that he dreamed about and it only happened from taking a big risk. We discuss how making your life all about the sports industry isn't the best approach. He shares advice that many of the people in sports don't typically say. Visit sportsasajob.com for the rest of the podcast episodes, the other podcasts, and ...
The Ultimate Question: Why Do You Want to Work in Sports? Let me help you find your reason.
January 18, 2021 17:24 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBTo stand out from the thousands of people that work in sports it is important to stand out from others. One of the most frequent questions asked early on in our career is "Why Do You Want to Work in Sports?" I will share with you what my answer used to be and what it is now. Visit sportsasajob.com for our guest interviews, other podcasts, and everything we are doing to help you navigate the sports industry --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsasajob/su...
"Every Season Has a Reason", Learn How Madison Hedding Adjust Her Sports Career Due to COVID-19
January 10, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWe are joined by Madison Hedding who previously worked for Florida State University as a Marketing and Promotions Assistant, Wofford College, and graduated from Washington State. She is currently the Communications Director at 223 Agency a Digital Marketing Firm. Like many others, Madison had to adjust to the effects of the pandemic on the sports industry job landscape. Sometimes there are certain things we cannot control. Madison's previous position was eliminated due to COVID-19 and she ha...
Six Degrees, Over 10 Years of Sports Experience, and Hosts of The Cutback Podcast: Ian Burleigh and Cullen Munz
December 27, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBHosts of the Cutback Podcast Ian Burleigh and Cullen Munz join us for this episode. Outside of being podcasts hosts they have a combined over 10 years of experience and 6 college degrees. Ian is currently a Consulting Analyst for rEvolution a sports marketing agency in Chicago. Cullen is currently the Director of Food and Beverage for Diamond Concessions at Dozer Park home of the Peoria Chiefs. We discuss their individual journeys throughout sports. Everyone's path is different. We explore h...
From A Dream at 10 Years Old to Making it Her Reality, Amanda Weaver
December 13, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 40.8 MBThe Sports As A Job podcast is joined by Amanda Weaver the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator for the Winston-Salem Dash. At 10 years old she told her mom that she wanted to work in a baseball front office and now it is her reality. We talk about her unconventional journey where she had to overcome not knowing what exactly it is she wanted to do at first. She shares her experience of going through a group interview and what helped her win the job she has currently. You can follow Amanda...
From a Small Town in Iowa to Sharing Stories on the Big Stage, Bri Lewerke
December 06, 2020 14:44 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBThe guest of this episode is Bri Lewerke a Strategic Marketing Associate for SportsEngine. She has been there for nearly five years. Bri is also a freelance photographer that has done work for Sports Illustrated, SLAM, Bleacher Report, Nike EYBL, Overtime, and the WNBA. Bri's passion lies at the intersection of sports, storytelling, and digital media. She is one of the biggest basketball fans we know and we dive into where that love came from. Bri didn't get her start in sports until her sen...
Former 15 years ESPN Research/Writer and Current Senior Research Analyst for Sports Info Solutions, Mark Simon
November 29, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBThe guest on this Sports As A Job podcast episode is Mark Simon. Mark is currently a Senior Research Analyst for Sports Info Solutions. He tells stories with numbers. He previously spent 15 years with ESPN as a Researcher and Writer. Mark is also an author of the "Yankees Index" that came out in 2016. The book uses statistical accomplishments as a storytelling device. In this episode, we discuss Mark's love for numbers. We also discuss how in 2018 he made the decision to leave ESPN after spe...
Serving Others Always Comes Back Twofold, The Rookie Contract Duo: Kate Norum and Dakota Zientek
November 22, 2020 05:53 - 45 minutes - 39.8 MBThe special guests of this episode are Kate Norum and Dakota Zientek. the duo behind the “Rookie Contract” podcast. They focus on the rookies of the sports industry. They interview interns and typically those with 5 or less years of full-time experience. We discuss what the biggest reward for them podcasting has provide, how they overcame any nerves, and their own future sports industry career. You can follow the Rookie Contract podcast on Twitter: @Rookie_Contract Instagram: @therookiecon...
A Young Career Already Filled with Wisdom, Head of Marketing for Momentum, Alec Palmer
November 15, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 36.1 MBThe start of a new season with the same mission of helping you navigate the sports industry. To start it off we have Alec Palmer the Head of Marketing for Momentum. At 24 years old he started carving his own path in the sports industry while he was in college. He took his career into his own hands and started to create opportunities for himself. We discuss how with zero experience he was able to convince his baseball team to let him run their socials. Through these experiences, he has learned...
Director of Facilities and Events, San Jose State University Athletics, Garrett Ton
November 08, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBThe guest of this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast episode is the Director of Facilities and Events for San Jose State University Athletics, Garrett Ton. Garrett was appointed as the Director in January of 2019. Before that, he served as a facilities coordinator at San Jose State from 2015 to 2018. He is also a former Men's Basketball player for San Jose State, he graduated in 2012. Then from 2013 to 2015 at Marshall University, Garrett was a graduate assistant for athletics facilities...
Celebrating Episode 70 and the Famous Olivia Puttin a University of Georgia Communications GA Joins Us
November 01, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBCelebrating episode 70 with a little reflection from founder Kolby Castillo. To celebrate we bring on the better half of the Sports As A Job podcast former co-host Olivia Puttin. The last time she was hosting the podcast she was a Student Contact Intern for the University of Minnesota Athletics. Now she has transitioned into the SEC, more specifically the University of Georgia. She is a Communications GA with the Bulldogs. She shares her expereince, we catch up with her, and shares some of t...
Retired 17-Year Sportscaster and Founder of I'm Changing The Narrative, Rachel Joy Baribeau
October 25, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is Rachel Joy Baribeau is a retired 17-year sportscaster and is now focused on her company I’m Changing The Narrative. Her relentless pursuit is a major part of why she has broken so many barriers and continues to have amazing opportunities. Rachel is the first known female sports reporter to participate in a professional football training camp and was the 1st female host SiriusXM College Sports. She had the opportunity to deliver ins...
Assistant AD of Creative Services at University of Missouri-Columbia, Ali Fisher
October 18, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is the Assistant AD of Creative Services at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Ali Fisher. Ali has worked for the University of Missouri-Columbia for a little over six years. She graduated from Toledo University with her MBA, her Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media, and she was also a cross country student-athlete. We discuss how even someone with her experience in the industry she is constantly learning. Her curiosity in graphic desi...
Assistant Director of Marketing for BGSU Athletics, Allie Popp
October 11, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode of Sports As A Job podcast, we are joined by Allie Popp the recently announced Assistant Director of Marketing for BGSU Athletics. Allie started working for BGSU Athletics as a freshman in college in 2017. From there she has climbed the ladder and has challenged herself to always do more. Before she has even graduated with her B.S. in Sport Management in 2021, she accepted the offer to return to BGSU Athletics in her current role. Her story starts before her freshman year in ...
Senior Data Analyst for Zoomph, Geoff Blosat
October 04, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBThe guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is Geoff Blosat. He is a senior data analyst for Zoomph. His path to working in sports is non-traditional. It didn’t start right after graduating college in 2014. Instead, he worked out of sports before getting his first job with the Washington Football team as a digital media analyst. Geoff is usually big on using stats and numbers to explain things. Instead in this episode, he shares his experiences throughout his life to help you nav...
Creating Your Own Path and Electric Vibes Through Story-Telling, Alexis Cuzzo
September 27, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThe guest of this Sports As A Job podcast episode represents everything I am trying to show through the different stories of people in the sports industry. There is no set path to where you want to go and the guest of this episode has taken her own path. Our guest is a small-town girl in a sports world creating electric videos through different forms of storytelling. You will also notice she is an advocate of mental health. She dropped out of college to pursue freelance work. She has done wor...
20+ Years of Sports Industry Experience & President of Farrell Sports Worldwide, Matt Farrell
September 20, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe guest on this episode of the Sports As A Job podcast is Matt Farrell current president of Farrell Sports Worldwide a sports marketing and communications consulting agency focusing on teams, leagues, governing bodies, and facilities. He brings his 20 plus years of sports experience that includes working for USA Swimming, the Golf Channel, United States Olympics Committee, and even Warner Home Video. He spent nearly 14 years as the Chief Marketing Officer for USA swimming from 2005 to 2018...
Athletics Business Analyst for the University of Virginia, Joe Kuykendall
September 13, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBToday’s guest on the Sports As A Job Podcast is the sportsbiz obsessed Athletics Business Analyst for the University of Virginia. Our guest graduated from UMASS in 2019 with his MBA. His experiences aside from his current position include being the Director of Women’s Basketball Operations for Mercer University, a Development & Operations intern for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of fame, a Minutemen Club Graduate Assistant for the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During this pand...
Orlando Magic Digital Content Designer, Tony Huynh
September 06, 2020 13:23 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBToday’s guest is a first-generation graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia class of 2019. He has done freelance work for the Drew League, Carolina Panthers, and the College Football Playoffs. He was a Graphic Designer Intern for the University of Missouri - Columbia Athletics for 2 years until he started his current job with the Orlando Magic as a Digital Content Designer in June of 2019. We discuss his current job, how his previous experiences helped him develop, and some tips on ho...
Support Women in Sports Podcast, Sydney Large and Alana Meraz
August 30, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of Sports As A Job we feature the women behind the new podcast "Support Women in Sports." It started off as a sticker, then a movement, and now it is a platform for all women in sports. The two women are Sydney Large and Alana Meraz. Sydney is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with experience working with the Gophers, Super Bowls, sports startups, and recently she has accepted a new job which she cannot share any information just yet. The other half is Alana Meraz, a ...
Creative Director for the Detroit Lions, Ashley Strauss
August 23, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Ashley Strauss the Creative Director for the Detroit Lions. Ashley has over ten years of experience working in the sports industry. It has literally taken her across the country. She is a former student-athlete as a member of the softball team at Eastern Michigan University where she graduated Bachelor and Masters Degree. She spent 5 years working at the College Athletics level with her last stint as the Director of Creative Services at Mississippi State Uni...
Game Changer NARP Clothing, KJ Bryant and Patrick Cromwell
August 16, 2020 06:15 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBToday's guest on the Sports As A Job podcast is the co-founders of NARP Clothing KJ Bryant and Patrick Cromwell. They were teammates on the baseball team at Clemson University. KJ after three years at Clemson transferred out to College of Charleston for his senior year and completed his masters in public administration. Patrick after his time at Clemson continued his baseball career oversees in Australia and Germany. They started NARP clothing together and are leading the way in this entire ...
Social and Digital for the WNBA, Jenny Fischer
August 09, 2020 13:11 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis episode is a rerun episode that was recorded and released earlier in March of this year. It was such an amazing episode we put into a new format for people to listen to it again. This episode is featuring Jenny Fischer, who has announced that a dream of hers has come true. She is working social and digital for the WNBA. At the time of this episode, she was still interning at the NCAA office. This interview was filled with timeless information and Jenny's amazing experiences. Jenny ...
Executive Director of Operations for the Future Legends Complex, Casey Katofsky
August 02, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBToday's guest on the Sports As A Job podcast is Casey Katofsky. He is currently the executive director of operations for the Future Legends Complex. The Complex will be completed in 2021 and when finished will be a 118-acre premier complex for sports and events. He was born and raised in Southern California. He decided he needed to explore outside his bubble and moved to the East Coast where he graduated from Georgetown University's master's program. From there he went on to work for Under A...
Freelance Producer/Storyteller Emily Chenery, Testing New Strategies to Push New Boundaries
July 26, 2020 14:12 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe Sports As A Job podcast guest is Emily Chenery. She is a freelance producer and storyteller. She has previously worked with organizations such as ESPN, SEC Network, Flordia Gators, and the CrossFit Games. Emily has worked in the social media field since 2007. Traditionally like many others, she began her career path working full-time. There was a transition where she decided to pursue freelance work but also e the manager for her sister who became a Youtube Beauty Influencer. In this epi...
Break the Glass Ceiling with Sports Reporter and Brand, Aliyah Funschelle
July 19, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 22.4 MBAliyah Funschelle is a sports reporter and recent May 2020 graduate from Wichita State University. Despite her young career, she has been able to build a brand and following equivalent to a 20-year veteran. The creation of the "Sports with Aliyah" brand started her Junior year. She has not gone without adversity and she understands how it has helped build her into who she is today. She leads the way for women and young girls to break the glass ceiling in this male-dominated sports industry. ...
Jeff Hanel the Director of Post-Production for Auburn Athletics
July 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOur guest today is Jeff Hanel the Director of Post-Production for Auburn Athletics. Previously, he was the Associate Director of Athletic Video Productions and Creative Lead for Baylor University from 2012 to 2014. His journey started over nearly 20 years ago as a musician who lived in Australia for three and a half years. We discuss how him questioning why, ultimately led him down his career in sports. Each day of our lives is an opportunity to learn. As amazing as he is in art, he seems li...
Building the Voices of the Future, Student Union Sports and Sports As A Job Collaboration
July 05, 2020 14:07 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis episode is a crossover episode between Student Union Sports and Sports As A Job. Owner of Student Union Liam Smith and Sports As A Job owner Kolby Castillo has a conversation about what their experience has been like. They discuss what day to day operations look like, the motives, the struggles, and what the future holds for both media platforms. =Liam Smith has recently become the owner of Student Union which was started in 2015. The platform serves as an outlet for college students to...
The Underdog Mentality, Founder of JokerMag Tyler O'Shea
June 28, 2020 13:47 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBOur latest podcast guest is the founder of JokerMag, Tyler O'Shea. JokerMag is a media platform dedicated to telling the stories of the underdog in sports through articles and/or podcasts. Tyler is a former D3 College Baseball player who was an underdog himself. His own journey led him to taking interest in all underdog stories. His stories feature guests such as UFC Star Francis Ngannou, Sports Analyst Jessica Mendoza, and many more. Embrace the "Underdog Mentality" with Tyler O'Shea. E...
The Maker Mentality with Adam Martin the founder of Makers of Sport
June 21, 2020 13:02 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Adam Martin, the founder of Makers of Sport - a podcast and social media brand. Adam graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Eastern Kentucky University. Adam delves into his transition throughout different industries within creative design. Adam is an entrepreneur, public speaker, designer, freelancer, podc...
Former XFL New York Guardians and NBA Social Media, Drew Zlogar
June 14, 2020 13:26 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Our guest in this episode is Drew Zlogar, a media and communications professional. Drew was formally the social media manager for the XFL New York Guardians. Before that, he was a digital and social media editor for the NBA. We all admired what the XFL represented and were doing. Professionally and personally the XFL gained people’s respect. Drew...
Sports Executives Taking You Behind The Scenes, Chris Valente & Rob Crain
June 07, 2020 13:48 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by the Front Office Features Podcast Duo: Chris Valente and Rob Crain. Chris Valente is the Director of Sales at Fenway Sports Management. Rob Crain is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Pawtucket Red Sox. This episode was recorded on 5/14/2020. Along with their professional sports experience they host a podcast ...
Learn How to Create your Own Platform, Kailee Cavaliere Founder of Sports Passport
June 05, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Kailee Cavaliere, who serves as an Executive Assistant for the Boston Red Sox. Working in the sports industry, she was inspired to create a platform that encompassed sports, travel, and food. Kailee started “The Sports Passport,” a blog that takes you through different baseball stadiums across the country and the yummy treats uniqu...
Generational Impact. Edward Jones Director of Player Development for University of Kansas Football
June 03, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Edward Jones II, from the University of Kansas, who serves as the Director of Player Development for KU’s Football Team. Edward created the “Beyond the Field” program to create a generational impact, helping student-athletes that are struggling with their identity through personal wellness, community impact, and career development...
Assistant Director of Marketing for University of South Florida Athletics, Katie Hoag
May 31, 2020 14:54 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Katie Hoag who is currently the Assistant Director of Marketing at the University of South Florida Athletics. Katie accepted the position just in February and has dealt with transitioning into a new job during this work from home quarantine. Her previous experience includes being at Lousiana Tech and SIUE. She is a former student...
Sports Entrepreneurship, Sportageous Co-Founder Zushan Hashmi
May 29, 2020 14:33 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Please note this episode was recorded over a month ago, a lot of great things have happened for the guest and his company. We are joined by Zushan Hashmi the co-founder of Sportageous a sports media company located in Australia. What makes them special is their content is focused on Diversity & women in sports; Sports health and wellbeing; The s...
Intersection of Law and Sports, Dan Lust
May 27, 2020 13:30 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Our Sports As A Job podcast guest in this episode is the person known as “Sport Law Lust”, Dan Lust. Dan is an attorney at Goldberg Segalla but is known in the sports world for providing his sports law analyst on the latest news. His expertise has led to appearances on major programs such as ESPN, SiriusXM, CBS, and Fox Sports. Learn about Dan ...
Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
May 26, 2020 15:22 - 11 minutes - 9 MBIn this bonus episode, we are joined by Chad Wakabayashi a Marketing & Social Media Intern for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation. Sports As a Job has partnered with them in hopes of bringing what they represent and their mission into the spotlight. We did a previous article discussing the inspiration behind the foundation: https://bit.ly/ActofValorAward Learn about Chad's journey from Hawaii to Minnesota and how he got his current internship position with the Bob Feller Act of Va...
Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing at Penn State University, Chris Grosse
May 24, 2020 15:23 - 34 minutes - 24.9 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Chris Grosse. Grosse is currently the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing at Penn State University. You might notice his name from Twitter where he is proactive among the #sportsbiz group, many times doing twitter sports marketing experiment threads. Grosse's career has taken him to schools such as the University of Connect...
"Apply Experiences and Advice to Your Journey", Sport Management Instructor Nicholas P. Smith
May 22, 2020 14:22 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Nicholas P. Smith. He is an Instructor and Internship Coordinator of Sport Management in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education in the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology at Florida International University. He received his Master of Arts from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at South...
Invest in Ourselves, Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications at UNCG Rob Knox
May 20, 2020 14:31 - 39 minutes - 35.2 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Rob Knox, from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, who serves as the department’s new Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Rob talks about his past 20 years working in the sports industry, including covering Kobe Bryant’s high school games, 2004 NBA Draft, and WNBA all-star games! Let’s learn how to ...
Sports Media and Broadcasting Innovator, Talent, and Entrepreneur. Mark Fratto
May 17, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Mark Fratto who has tremendous amount of experience. He started Linacre Media, a full-service digital/social media, production services, and public relations consulting company in 2014. Before that he after served as a collegiate athletics administrator in the communications departments of St. John’s University and the University ...