The SportsGrad Podcast

Mar 09 2025 316 ep. 38 mins 8
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Ever thought "I'd love to work in sport!" but have no idea where to start?

You're in the right place.

Join Reuben Williams (ex-Cricket Australia) each week to learn about jobs in the sports industry and how the people in those jobs forged a career they love.

If you're trying to find your place in the industry, need some inspiration on what to do to get started, or just want to keep your finger on the pulse... you're going to love this catalogue of interviews.

For more help to take the next step in making a career in sport a reality, subscribe to the SportsGrad newsletter: www.sportsgrad.com.au/newsletter

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#309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia | Reuben Williams, Founder of SportsGrad

Mar 09 2025 49 mins  
It’s about time I reintroduced myself! Today I’m going to share with you my journey in sport. Before diving headfirst into SportsGrad I experienced the unrelenting grind and overwhelming relief of breaking into sport.We’re talking failed exams, fired from jobs, dropping out of uni, internships in France, a dream job at Cricket Australia, travelling the country with internatio

#308: How to land a job in sport in 2025

Dec 22 2024 28 mins  
Landing a job in sport shouldn't feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Dive into this ep to hear how Reuben breaks it down very simply to give you a framework for success.We cover:(03:27) Community update(04:28) Events to look out for in 2025(06:38) How to get a job in sport in 2025(23:38) 'The SportsGrad Method' launching in 2025To apply for The SportsGrad Method, take the career au

#307: CODE Sports, Digital Producer | Jessica Robinson

Dec 15 2024 42 mins  
Meet Jessica Robinson, Digital Production Specialist at Code Sports.With a knack for storytelling, Jess blends digital media, journalism, and creative production to craft engaging sports content. From managing social media strategies to enhancing audience engagement, she’s driving Code Sports’ growth in the competitive sports media industry.Previously, Jess honed her skills in

#306: Dandenong Stingrays FC, Strength and Conditioning Lead | Billie Lewis

Dec 08 2024 39 mins  
Meet Billie Lewis, the Strength and Conditioning Lead at the Dandenong Stingrays.Billie’s role involves managing the physical development of young athletes to ensure they’re ready to excel on game days. With her knack for building rapport and meticulous attention to detail, Billie has earned her place as a trusted leader at the Stingrays.Before this, Billie worked at St Kilda F

#305: AFL, Game Development Officer | Adrian Cordi

Dec 01 2024 42 mins  
Meet Adrian Cordi, a Game Development Officer for the AFL in NSW. If you are looking for a way to break into the sports industry, this job is one of the best positions going around to help you get a foot in.Game dev roles exist in all the major sporting bodies and receive the most funding because your job is to get more people playing the sport.Adrian details exactly how he landed

#304: How to get hired by Cricket Australia | EGM of People & Culture, Allison Robison

Nov 24 2024 39 mins  
Meet Allison Robison, the Executive General Manager of People and Culture at Cricket Australia. Allison leads recruitment and culture for one of the nation's most iconic sports organisations, helping build teams that bring cricket to life. Her insights into hiring practices, including strategies for acing interviews and crafting standout applications, are invaluable.With a backgrou

#303: Gemba, Marketing Strategy Consultant | Sam Waring

Nov 17 2024 57 mins  
Meet Sam Waring, a Strategy Consultant at Gemba. Sam assists brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Netflix with with their sponsorship strategy across sports and entertainment.Before he was mixing in the big leagues, Sam started his journey as a Marketing Intern with the NZ Breakers before making his way to Australia. After getting rejected for his current role once, Sam stepped

#302: Paris 2024, Content Creator | Stella Barry

Nov 10 2024 71 mins  
Meet Stella Barry, a Social Media Producer for both the Australian Open and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Stella’s work involves creating engaging social media content, where at the Paris 2024 Olympics, she managed influencer partnerships and creatively leveraged trends to engage younger audiences.With previous experience working at IMG Academy and Nebraska University, Stella’s soci

#301: Adidas, Management Graduate | Angus Yeates

Nov 03 2024 65 mins  
Meet Angus Yeates, a Management Graduate at Adidas based in Melbourne. Angus’ traineeship has introduced him to multiple parts of Adidas' operations, including category planning, e-commerce, and digital wholesale, where he manages the brand’s presence on Amazon. His role involves optimising product placements, managing retailer partnerships, and driving Adidas’ digital growth

#300: How to land a job in sport (without relying on luck)

Oct 28 2024 64 mins  
Hello & welcome to episode #300!!!We made it fam. And to celebrate, I've packed it all in.Not gonna lie, it does pitch the SportsGrad platform to you pretty well.But if I didn't think it could get you hired 10x faster, I wouldn't waste your time.Hope you enjoy!We cover:How to find your niche in the sports industryHow to grow your network rapidlyHow to stand out in a crowd of 10