How many syracuse grads work at espn

Other colleges have produced network stars. If these three alone got together, it would be a nice story. At the time, it was a bold move; considering the fact that it ended a longstanding partnership with a local AM giant and Syracuse institution, WSYR The university also created a breakthrough partnership with International Sports Properties now a part of the global powerhouse, IMG to market the advertising inventory of the broadcasts and other sponsorship elements under the aegis of the SU Athletics department.

Recently, Mike Veley, who was then the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs emphasized the importance at the time of having the progressive plan succeed. To execute the framework of the program, Syracuse first hired a new play-by-play announcer; not straying far to do so.

Dave Pasch, a SU alum, was given the prestigious job, succeeding year Orange play-by-play broadcaster Doug Logan as the new Voice of the Orange. They were SU trained alumni who excelled and grew into household names in broadcast sports. Understanding the business from a cross-functional perspective has given me the opportunity to identify efficiencies we can leverage in our go-to-market strategies and activation plans of Under Armour in the Canadian marketplace.

One of the major components of my job is the management of the Canadian Influencer Marketing Program, where I build the marketing strategy and objectives, plan our product and storytelling per season, and grow our ambassador roster portfolio.

The immense support I received, and continue to receive, from SPM truly has made a difference in my career. My advice to current students: Be determined, dedicated, and resilient to the challenges and effort required to grow your career. Be present and patient in your journey as it will never be exactly what you expect nor easy; but, if you are willing to persevere, work hard and go the extra mile, you will put yourself in a position to succeed.

Coming into Syracuse University, I knew I had a passion for sports but was not sure where that passion would take me in terms of a career. From sports agent to broadcaster, I thought of numerous jobs that could turn into a lucrative career. Whether for a team, league, brand or media publisher, I knew marketing was the lane I wanted to excel in.

My first job out of college was as a sales assistant. I learned about the media landscape, the relationships between publisher, agency and client, and advanced my technical skills. I knew it was not the exact career I wanted, yet the experience I gained and the opportunities I created led me into my first job in the lane I wanted, as an integrated marketing strategist at Bleacher Report.

Since Bleacher Report covers sports from a cultural perspective, I was able to tap into my other passion points of music, entertainment and community. These passions would extend into my personal life and challenge me to become a mentor, serve on university panels and overall become more than my job title. In February , I left Bleacher Report to take my current position at Genius, an online media company.

Be sure to capitalize on every opportunity presented to you. Even the smallest internships can give you the experience and build the connections that will last you a lifetime. I seem to have a different answer to this question every time it gets thrown at me.

The emotions that I start to feel and the moments I reminisce about during my four years on the SU hill play a part in my response. I knew SPM was my goal and worked hard to achieve it. Fast forward one semester and I was rewarded for the work I put in as I had been accepted into the Sport Management program as an Intra-University Transfer.

I decided right away to get involved in all the program had to offer. I helped raise money for charity during the annual Sport Management Club charity auctions, connected with sport industry professionals on the Los Angeles Immersion trip and went to Colorado Springs to intern with an NFL Agency for my senior Capstone.

My focus is on organizing and planning group outings and events for the franchise. I work to retain our top clients and create new opportunities with various organizations in Los Angeles.

I also create and execute game-day events and experiences for these groups. I look forward to continue growing and accepting more responsibilities with the Clippers. A year prior to graduating from Syracuse University, I began a summer internship in the sales department of the Philadelphia 76ers. I took on every day as an interview, asked lots of questions, met with the leadership team, and did everything I could to prove I deserved to work there. After the completion of the internship, I was offered a full-time position as a Sales Associate following my graduation the following year.

This sped up my academic career because I needed to finish all my credits to be able to start that following May. The Sport Management faculty was more than accommodating to help me reach my goal of graduating in three years. I had the unique challenge of starting my career, while also completing my Capstone at the same time.

The extra work helped keep me organized and focused, which resulted in much of my success. This made me the highest revenue-generating sales associate at the 76ers. In December of , I was promoted to the account executive team with the 76ers. My main focus is providing world-class experiences to fans and businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area through purchasing 76ers tickets.

I recently celebrated my one-year anniversary with the team, which I hope is just the start to many great years with this world-class organization. My time at Syracuse University was invaluable as it helped me decide on a career path as well as provided me with real-world experience.

After meeting with my advisor and discussing career interests, it became clear that sales was the right place to start my career. I interviewed with several professional sports organizations at the event, including the Boston Celtics, who offered me an entry-level role on their sales team. After graduation, I moved to Boston to begin my career with the Celtics.

I felt very fortunate to be part of such a well-respected and successful organization, and I worked hard to make the most of the opportunity.

After leading the Inside Sales Team in revenue generated during my first season, I was promoted to a full-time role, and in early began my current role as an Account Executive. I work with individuals and businesses in the Greater New England Area to develop client entertainment options, corporate outings, and memorable experiences through the Celtics.

Boston is a fantastic sports city and the NBA is an incredible league, and I have enjoyed my work here. I plan to grow my career with the Celtics as we make a push for another NBA Title, while continuing to develop skillsets in sales, business analytics, and related fields as I look toward future career opportunities.

My advice to students: Put yourselves out there and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way. Even after you are hired for an internship or job, the work does not stop there. Treat every day like an interview and make an impression on every single person you meet.

This industry is all about developing relationships. I came to Syracuse University with the goal of attending law school, recruiting athletes, and becoming the next David Falk. But with the benefit of experience, I chose a path that was a better fit. Later that year, I placed first in our class-wide Moot Court Negotiation competition.

I witnessed first-hand what goes into negotiating an NBA contract. In addition, I redlined a groundbreaking sneaker contract between Langston and Q4 Sports. Before graduating from law school, I co-founded the Tulane Pro Basketball Negotiation Competition, in which graduate students competitively negotiate contracts for free agents.

I started working for the Brooklyn Nets in May In their Front Office, I study the salary cap and maintain our internal salary sheets with financial details on all 30 NBA teams. In addition, I act as a liaison for our pro scouts, and provide general support to executives in the front office.

My advice to current students and graduates: networking is important, and be sure to understand the best path for you. Seek out experiences that give you insight into different roles — and when you find something you like, go after it. For me, working in one of the four major leagues never crossed my mind. On my first day at Syracuse University in the Sport Venue and Event Management graduate program, I was told the easiest way to break into the industry was through sales.

At that moment, I committed to gaining as much experience as possible while in graduate school. Those experiences opened many doors for me to get into one of the major four leagues. After interviewing with several teams, I had the most interest in the NBA. I am fortunate to be part of an accomplished and well-respected inside sales program. Quickly, I realized I had a true passion for building relationships and lasting memories for our fans, and my clients.

After four months on the new business team, I was promoted to senior staff as a membership experience account executive. My experience with the Suns has helped me grow personally and professionally as I work closely with more than accounts. My job is to grow revenue while ensuring fans have the best experience every time they come to our arena — and keep them coming back every season. If anyone reading this wants to work in the sports industry, my advice is to remember that the most important sale you will ever make is selling yourself.

Always believe in yourself and trust your process. Work hard and good things will come! A few weeks after graduating from Syracuse University as a dual major in Sport Management and Public relations, I found myself in a conference room at Steiner Sports. Unsure of specifically what I wanted to do in my career, I sat across from Brandon Steiner interviewing to be his executive assistant. Almost exactly a year later, that graduate program has been squeezed into a crash course. I learned the pace and attention to detail needed to stand out in a competitive field.

In January , I transitioned to a corporate marketing coordinator role. As a member of a rapidly developing department, my job varies on a daily basis. My focus lays in athlete procurement and marketing, where I evaluate opportunities to align talent with the objectives of corporate clients.

Presently, I am tasked with business development initiatives, connecting with potential clients and reactivating those who have fallen inactive over the years. As this becomes a priority for me in , my goal is to leverage Steiner Sports marketing and memorabilia capabilities to grow our corporate clients. I then transitioned to a full-time role with PFS Agency, a boutique firm based in my hometown of Baltimore. My experience at these firms put me in a great position in October to land my current job as a basketball operations manager at The Neustadt Group, a sports agency representing the careers of professional basketball players in Rockville, Maryland.

The Neustadt Group has only four full-time employees, meaning I have a wide range of responsibilities and the opportunity to be heavily involved in our day-to-day operations. The strongest advice I can offer to current SPM students is to be proactive in both networking with industry professionals and securing summer internships.

Word hard to find an ideal senior Capstone. My internship and Capstone experiences were pivotal to my career development, and the SPM Department provided me with great resources throughout my four year at Syracuse. After finishing my undergraduate degree in Sociology at Syracuse University in , I started my career coaching hockey at the North American Hockey Academy in Vermont.

I started as a facilities and events coordinator. My advice to students and graduates is to not be afraid to take new opportunities or move to a new location for a job. Living in Boise, Idaho, was never on my radar but I love it here! Instead, learn from the interviewing experience. Seek out experiences that enrich your skills as much as they enrich your resume. Although COVID is a scary time for the world of sports, those who are able to adapt to the rapidly-changing workforce will be the most successful.

Seven years ago, when I arrived at Syracuse University as a freshman, I knew I wanted to work in sports, but had no idea what field within the industry would be best for me. By the time my senior year rolled around, I was completing an independent study with Dr. It was then that I knew sports analytics would be my career focus.

I then worked in finance for about two years with The Doman Group, before transitioning to Nielsen Sports in early I have analyzed how sports properties can strategically boost their TV ratings, helped them understand the demographic characteristics and media consumption habits of their fans, and created fan segmentation groups to help properties more effectively target different groups of fans across the country.

In addition to analyzing TV ratings, I work on MLB and NBA sponsorship valuation data, and have built projections for teams on how the value of their sponsorships may change in the future. His main duties are to complete brand audits, prospect potential partners, create sponsorship proposals, assist in activating and managing partner accounts, plus coordinate administrative duties and manage relationships with customers. It was a great decision for me, as it became a part of my story to prospective employers during my search for a capstone.

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