priority sports & entertainment panel

Priority Sports & Entertainment Panel: Watch it Here

Speakers:

• ​Zach Rosen: Communications Coordinator
• Chase Lanier: Marketing & Client Services Coordinator
• Max Berman: Manager-Coaches, Front Office & Broadcasters Division

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of internships:
  • Learn as much as you possibly can about your intended industry and other industries too
  • It's equally, if not more important to learn about what you don't like versus what you do
  • Be absolutely open-minded about anything and everything
  • Maximize your time there; make relationships and learn as much as you possibly can
  • It's okay to take an unpaid internship or to take an internship position after college
• Your first job isn't going to be your dream job, and it certainly won't be your last job either
• The sports industry is not a linear structure; everyone you meet takes different paths and comes from different backgrounds to end up in the same place
• Sports are competitive not just on the court or field, but among the people working behind the scenes as well
• Remember that you're not bigger than the person next to you and everyone learns this in their own way
• Play your own ball, your story is going to be different than everyone else's
• At the end of the day, sports are fun and working for sports should always be fun
• Make sure that you remind yourself that sports is the best industry to work in, don't lose track of that or get desensitized
• How do you know that it's time to move on from your current job and/or position?:
  • When your dream job starts feeling like actual work and it's no longer fun
  • Your passion for sports will wane if it's not something that you really want to do
  • When you aren't learning anything new in your role or aren't taking on any new challenges
  • When you're not seeing the potential for growth within your career
  • Remember that nothing is permanent and you'll adjust accordingly
  • It's more than okay to jump around and not stick to the same job, it's a different experience for everyone
  • It's an important, good, and sensible thing to begin looking around when you know your job isn't right for you
  • Never be afraid to shake hands with someone from another brand, company, or organization
  • If you decide to stay in the same place, try reinventing yourself by expanding your skillset
• It's a relationship based business, try to make as many connections as possible
• Hear from everyone that you work/connect with, their stories and trajectories may give you ideas on how to get where you want to be
• No one will ever me mad about receiving a congratulatory email, pick someone from any front office and reach out to them