The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers

Mar 22 2024 300 ep. 31 mins 419
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Getting hired in sports can be hard, but you don't have to go it alone. On the weekly WorkInSports Podcast, host Brian Clapp acts as your guide to stand out and make a name for yourself in this unique and competitive industry. Featuring an impressive list of guests ranging from super agents (Leigh Steinberg, Nicole Lynn, Jack Mills), General Managers (Dan Duquette) and sports reporters (Jason La Canfora, Tamara Brown) to entrepreneurs (Zach Maurides, Neeta Sreekanth, Eric Stark), marketing execs (Mike Neligan, Brian Killingsworth, Michelle Andres) talent acquisition directors (Mailynh Vu, Colleen Scoles) and more - we’ve got you covered with in-depth, sports-focused career advice you can't find anywhere else. Subscribe today and learn the ins and outs of getting hired in sports from industry experts!

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Using Science to Discover Your Dream Sports Job

Mar 22 2024 16 mins  
What if there was a way to use science to figure out the best career path for you? A way to narrow down the many options into a much more manageable choice. Well, Brian got a big hit of inspiration while watching Oppenheimer. He donned his lab coat and pocket protector, got out his calculator, and started testing. I picture Brian as more of a Bill Nye than an Einstein in the lab. E

Using AI Will Get You a Sports Job

Mar 15 2024 18 mins  
75% of resumes don't pass through ATS (applicant tracking systems). Recruiters spend an average of 7.6 seconds reading the ones that do. The sports industry is highly competitive because… well, sports.You need to take every advantage offered, and AI is the quickest way to get your resume into the right hands. Brian covers 21 ways —that's right, 21 ways—that you can ask Chat G

Are College Degrees OVERRATED?

Feb 09 2024 16 mins  
Get your portfolios, reels, and certificates ready… As Gangstarr put it, this episode is all about "skills, skills, skills." R.I.P. Guru. Skills-based hiring is trending in the sports industry, raising the question, "Do you really need a college degree to make it in the sports industry?"Join Brian as he breaks down the shift happening in sports job hunting. Is it a temporary tren

Do This to Get Promoted in Your Sports Career

Feb 02 2024 16 mins  
Whether you're just starting out or seeking a promotion in the sports industry, Brian Clapp shares the top strategies for advancing your career during this week's WorkInSports Podcast. Calling upon his journey from the video editing room all the way to the director's chair for a sports network, Brian can provide first-hand experience of how to lock down promotions.It's not always a

How Do You Actually Do... NETWORKING?

Dec 08 2023 11 mins  
Everyone knows that networking is one of the keys to career success. YOU know you have to do it... but, like... HOW DO YOU DO IT? For real, what are you supposed to say? Networking is scary and awkward for many job seekers. Anyone can hit the "connect" button on LinkedIn, but the task is daunting after that.So Brian is laying out the exact blueprint for you to start building meanin

The 3 Traits You NEED to Thrive in the Sports Industry

Nov 30 2023 13 mins  
Join Brian Clapp as he explores three indispensable attributes you need to develop for a thriving career in sports: curiosity, competitiveness, and coachability. Brian breaks down the significance of these traits in the sports industry and offers tips for job seekers aiming to showcase these qualities during the interview process. Discover how curiosity fuels continuous learning, w

Networking Your Way to the Show w/MLB's Alana Meraz

Nov 22 2023 30 mins  
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 is one thing; taking advantage of t

Managing Job Search Fatigue

Nov 17 2023 15 mins  
If you type “job search advice” into Google, you’ll come up with nearly endless results that cover the gamut. But there is one aspect of the job searching process that is often overlooked – the toll it takes on mental health. Brian not only provides practical tips for managing the stress and exhaustion of job hunting but also empathizes with long-term job seekers. Job searc

Careers in Sports That You Haven't Thought of Yet w/ Melissa Zhang of USA Pickelball

Nov 08 2023 38 mins  
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 grow rapidly. That’s the case with p

Jobs in Daily Fantasy Sports are a SAFE BET w/ Dylan Cooper Senior VP at PrizePicks

Nov 02 2023 34 mins  
Daily fantasy sports is booming. More customers = more money = more JOBS. The best part is that the competition for jobs in the industry is less fierce than in traditional sports because there is so much untapped potential.That's why we're speaking with our guest, Dylan Cooper, Senior VP of Revenue at PrizePicks, a rapidly growing daily fantasy platform. Dylan's unexpected journey