Getting a Job in the Sports Industry Today (and Tomorrow)

One of the allures of pursuing careers in sports is the uniqueness and unpredictability of the day-to-day work within the industry. Between popular events, a variety of roles that bleed over into other departments, and recognizable athletes bringing recognition to the organization/sport, no two days are ever the same.

WorkInSportshas helped aspiring sports professionals make their passion their career since 2000. Today’s guests on the WorkInSports Podcast, WorkingNation’s Joan Lynch and Melissa Panzer, are showing what that looks like in their “How to Make Money Doing What You Love” series. Lynch, a former Vice President and Executive Producer at ESPN, serves as Chief Content and Programming Officer at WorkingNation. Panzer is an Executive Producer for WorkingNation who also spent time creating content for ESPN. In this episode, the two talk about the future of work in the sports industry with Brian Clapp, with topics including:

• The inspiration behind the “How to Make Money Doing What You Love” series
• Whether the sports industry is facing a crisis in the way it operates
• How the sports world has changed for employees and what the future of work holds in the industry

Listen to the entire episode for Lynch and Panzer’s perspectives from their experience at WorkingNation. Subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more advice on careers in sports, and check out additional content on our YouTube channel!