Best Brian Clapp Work In Sports Podcasts (2023)

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Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft: A Sports Reporter’s Rise to the National Stage 48:53

1d ago48:53

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Making it to the national stage in sports broadcasting is a tall order. WorkInSports Podcast host Brian Clapp made it far in his career behind the scenes with CNN/Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports Northwest. However, doing so on camera is even more competitive, with fewer available jobs. To climb the ladder on air takes a lot of repetition to creat…

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Creativity Behind Sports Partnerships w/Pittsburgh Penguins’ Luke Mohamed 46:36

8d ago46:36

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With employers facing a shortage of skilled candidates, learning in-demand skills is one way to stand out in a competitive job market. That is what our guest, Director of Partnership Sales for the Pittsburgh Penguins Luke Mohamed, did. About the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Luke Mohamed Mohamed cut his teeth working for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh…

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Change Your Career to the Sports Industry in 7 Steps 12:49

16d ago12:49

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Pulling off a career change requires preparation as you highlight how the skills you built transfer to a new field. Today’s question for the WorkInSports Podcast comes from Alex, an aspiring career changer looking to pivot into the sports industry: “I’ve listened to a lot of episodes where people don’t know what they want to do in the sports indust…

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Three Sports Resume Questions Answered 17:55

24d ago17:55

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With technology like artificial intelligence emerging into the spotlight in 2023, making your resume stand out is becoming more difficult. In a 2023 survey, 78% of job seekers who used AI during their search landed an interview, and 59% got hired. As these advances creep into our office and job search, how important is your resume? That’s what Urie…

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Living the NFL Dream w/Los Angeles Chargers' Chad Jessop 31:12

1M ago31:12

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While ‘Deflategate’ put the Patriots’ equipment staff under a microscope the profession tends to avoid, this overlooked aspect of football is of utmost importance to teams. An NFL team’s equipment staff has numerous responsibilities, such as inflating footballs (properly), repairing and ordering equipment for the full roster, storing and cleaning j…

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Your 4-Year Plan From College to the Sports Industry 17:34

1M ago17:34

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College is full of opportunities to form lasting memories and build the foundation of a fruitful career in the sports industry. Students have endless chances to create social bonds in all sorts of settings, but keeping your eye on why you are pursuing a degree in the first place is also important. Today's question for the WorkInSports Podcast comes…

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Nobody Likes a Multitasker! Level Up Your Time Management Skills 17:05

2M ago17:05

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Despite the likelihood that you or your peers have claimed to be expert multitaskers, almost no one can multitask effectively. If you work in the sports industry, you WILL be asked to juggle many projects simultaneously, and managing time effectively will determine whether your career prospects sink or swim. Today's question for the WorkInSports Po…

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Crafting Championship-Level Content in Pro Sports 35:45

2M ago35:45

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While sports brands are ubiquitous on all social media platforms and snark is popular with many well-known company feeds, that wasn’t always the case. During their 2012 surprise Stanley Cup championship run, the Los Angeles Kings made waves with their Twitter account. They pushed the envelope and established a unique voice that drew humongous engag…

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Mining for Partnerships in the Sports Industry 40:56

2M ago40:56

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When VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp speaks with recruiters in the sports industry, they say without hesitation that partnership sales jobs are the hardest to fill. With TV contracts providing a dependable income stream and ticket sales having a built-in cap of seating capacity, corporate partnerships represent a spot to continue gro…

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No Sports Management Degree? No Problem! 11:19

2M ago11:19

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Sports management programs have grown at colleges across the country. According to Georgetown University, sports management occupations are projected to grow 7% through 2029. While sports management degrees are commonplace now, not every university offers one. WorkInSports Podcast listener Joyce goes to one of those colleges and is looking for advi…

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Coordinating Major Success in Minor League Baseball w/Zack Raab 49:54

3M ago49:54

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There are many benefits to working in minor league sports. The WorkInSports Podcast chats with Zack Raab about possible career paths in the minors. One of the most effective ways to set yourself up for a long career in the sports industry is by gaining the right experience as soon as possible. While internships are a great way to get your feet wet …

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Building a Primetime Brand in College Athletics 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Promoting college athletics requires workers to know about different sports, as student-athletes from all university programs deserve support. The athletic calendar is usually active year-round, with Division I schools offering at least 14 sports. Sports marketing is one way to generate student-athlete support for their day-to-day college experienc…

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Developing Your Sports Industry Leadership Skills 34:39

3M ago34:39

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Leadership skills manifest in different ways in all forms of organizations. In sports, some lead by example while exuding confidence, like hockey legend Mark Messier when he scored three goals in a game he guaranteed the New York Rangers would win en route to a Stanley Cup. For others, like Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame safety Troy Polamalu, it’…

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Growing Your Sports Career in Digital Content 1:02:32

4M ago1:02:32

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Content creation is a growing profession, as 30% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 40% of 25- to 34-year-olds consider themselves content creators. The social media/digital influencer industry closed 2022 valued at $16.4 billion. On the one hand, creating content on your own is easier than ever. Still, on the other, the explosion of social media’s popular…

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Choosing the Right Sports Career Path for You 12:28

4M ago12:28

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There are many directions you can take a career in sports management, but those options can be overwhelming when deciding where your passion lies in the industry. That is the case for Nasheen in Minnesota, who is looking for career clarity from the WorkInSports Podcast: “Hey Brian, I am just finishing up my junior year of college, and I feel like I…

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Courting New Fans in America’s Fastest Growing Sport 38:08

4M ago38:08

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Emerging sports outside the big four of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey can face an uphill climb in gaining participants and a fan base. Leagues such as Fan Controlled Football and the World Surf League must get creative to find their niche among sports fans in a market saturated with options. However, when a sport catches on, it can gro…

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Finding a Job IS YOUR JOB After Graduating, Here’s How to Do It 23:18

4M ago23:18

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Every spring, millions of college students don their cap and gown, sit through keynote speeches, and grab a piece of paper that says they graduated from college. After that triumphant moment, the reality of finding a job hits. Since this process can take a long time (an average of 22.1 weeks in 2022), today’s episode of the WorkInSports Podcast is …

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Delivering Championship Events in the Sports Industry 42:14

5M ago42:14

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Championship sporting events are a huge draw, with the Super Bowl regularly drawing 70,000 fans, the 2022 World Series averaging over 43,000 fans, and the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals averaging 18,000 fans in their respective six-game series. Naturally, these fans spend big money to get a seat, with the average Super Bowl LVII ticket costing $8,000. Whe…

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How Do You Find Remote Sports Jobs? 13:40

5M ago13:40

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Since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, the way people work has dramatically shifted, with companies increasingly offering some form of work-from-home jobs. While the sports industry is somewhat insulated from this trend, given the need to be present at events, remote sports jobs are available. Jared in Portland, Oregon, has enjoyed the shift to remot…

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Riding the Wave of Sports Business Revenue 45:18

5M ago45:18

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Sales is the engine that drives every business. The amount of money coming in must clear what’s going out, or an organization won’t last long. Sales acumen is, therefore, a valuable skill that potentially provides a fast track to career advancement and high income in the sports industry. Today’s guest on the WorkInSports Podcast is Cherie Cohen, Ch…

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Networking: Your Ticket to the Show w/MLB's Alana Meraz 30:24

5M ago30:24

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Sports internships are among the best ways to gain experience, connections, and skills as you build your career. In addition to providing an excellent training ground for you to apply your abilities, they also offer organic opportunities to build a network that can help you get a job. Getting varied experiences through multiple sports internships i…

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Why Do You Want to Work Here? Answering Common Job Interview Questions 12:00

5M ago12:00

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Regardless of what field you work in, job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience. That nervousness can strike any candidate no matter how qualified they may be since they only get one chance to make a first impression with a hiring manager. Morgan from Miami is dealing with some job interview nerves and has these questions for the WorkInSpor…

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Making a Name for Yourself in College Athletics 38:29

5M ago38:29

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The college athletics landscape has changed significantly since 2021, when the NCAA approved legislation allowing student-athletes to profit from their name,image, and likeness (NIL). That legislation opened revenue streams for student-athletes and sponsorship/branding opportunities for companies looking to invest in this space, including professio…

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7 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid to Get the Pay You Deserve 19:46

5M ago19:46

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Making good money in the sports industry early in your career can be challenging, given the typically high volume of applicants for each open position. Another challenge for job seekers is a lack of comfort in negotiating salary, which can lead to you earning less than you otherwise could have. On today’s episode of the WorkInSports Podcast, VP of …

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Covering the Bases in Minor League Sports Jobs 30:26

6M ago30:26

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Getting the right experience early in your sports industry career is critical to establishing yourself to future employers, and minor league sports is one of the best places to do so. Minor league organizations run on lean staffs and budgets but are expected to put on a major-league quality sporting event regardless. Those expectations lead to staf…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Brian Clapp Work In Sports Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers

Brian Clapp - Work in Sports

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Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft: A Sports Reporter’s Rise to the National Stage 48:53

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Creativity Behind Sports Partnerships w/Pittsburgh Penguins’ Luke Mohamed 46:36

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Change Your Career to the Sports Industry in 7 Steps 12:49

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Three Sports Resume Questions Answered 17:55

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Living the NFL Dream w/Los Angeles Chargers' Chad Jessop 31:12

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Your 4-Year Plan From College to the Sports Industry 17:34

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Nobody Likes a Multitasker! Level Up Your Time Management Skills 17:05

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Crafting Championship-Level Content in Pro Sports 35:45

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Mining for Partnerships in the Sports Industry 40:56

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No Sports Management Degree? No Problem! 11:19

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Coordinating Major Success in Minor League Baseball w/Zack Raab 49:54

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Building a Primetime Brand in College Athletics 37:39

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Developing Your Sports Industry Leadership Skills 34:39

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Growing Your Sports Career in Digital Content 1:02:32

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Choosing the Right Sports Career Path for You 12:28

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Courting New Fans in America’s Fastest Growing Sport 38:08

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Finding a Job IS YOUR JOB After Graduating, Here’s How to Do It 23:18

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Delivering Championship Events in the Sports Industry 42:14

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How Do You Find Remote Sports Jobs? 13:40

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Riding the Wave of Sports Business Revenue 45:18

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Networking: Your Ticket to the Show w/MLB's Alana Meraz 30:24

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Why Do You Want to Work Here? Answering Common Job Interview Questions 12:00

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Making a Name for Yourself in College Athletics 38:29

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7 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid to Get the Pay You Deserve 19:46

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Covering the Bases in Minor League Sports Jobs 30:26

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