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HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,135
edited July 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Just graduated a few months ago, still jobless :-\

I know it's a long shot but if anyone in the DC, NY, or Chicago area knows of any full time job opportunities please forward me some info!
I graduated with a BA in Communications with a concentration in Journalism and a Minor in Sport Communication...Would love to work for a sport network, franchise, or media outlet. I would be interested in a public relations, advertising, or marketing job as well.

Thanks guys
2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore
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  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,678
    thats a tough field. very tough.
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    become an intern and work your way up. wish i woulda stuck with it in college. :(. i still have the fire for the industry.
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  • Cool Face RyanCool Face Ryan Posts: 1,254
    studying Communications/Broadcast Journalism right now. You might be starting out in a little smaller market than those you listed :lol: .
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  • comebackgirlcomebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    So you want to be my latex salesman?
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  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,699
    comebackgirl wrote:
    So you want to be my latex salesman?
    I don't think so.
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  • PorchsitterPorchsitter Posts: 1,069
    As a fellow journalism grad, I wish you all the best in your job search.
    We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.--Bill Hicks
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    Just graduated a few months ago, still jobless :-\

    I know it's a long shot but if anyone in the DC, NY, or Chicago area knows of any full time job opportunities please forward me some info!
    I graduated with a BA in Communications with a concentration in Journalism and a Minor in Sport Communication...Would love to work for a sport network, franchise, or media outlet. I would be interested in a public relations, advertising, or marketing job as well.

    Thanks guys

    Have you thought of working for your school's Sports information department?
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,135
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    Just graduated a few months ago, still jobless :-\

    I know it's a long shot but if anyone in the DC, NY, or Chicago area knows of any full time job opportunities please forward me some info!
    I graduated with a BA in Communications with a concentration in Journalism and a Minor in Sport Communication...Would love to work for a sport network, franchise, or media outlet. I would be interested in a public relations, advertising, or marketing job as well.

    Thanks guys

    Have you thought of working for your school's Sports information department?

    Applied for a job there today actually. Assistant Director for Athletic Operations...sounds big but the qualifications was looking for someone who just graduated for an entry job making around 35k.

    As for the journalism major...I know....IT SUCKS. Gotta figure something out though.
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore
  • CAVSTARR313CAVSTARR313 Posts: 8,756
    comebackgirl wrote:
    So you want to be my latex salesman?
    :lol::lol:

    good luck on your search.. Stick with it and all your dreams will come true..
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  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Posts: 9,239
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    Just graduated a few months ago, still jobless :-\

    I know it's a long shot but if anyone in the DC, NY, or Chicago area knows of any full time job opportunities please forward me some info!
    I graduated with a BA in Communications with a concentration in Journalism and a Minor in Sport Communication...Would love to work for a sport network, franchise, or media outlet. I would be interested in a public relations, advertising, or marketing job as well.

    Thanks guys

    Have you thought of working for your school's Sports information department?

    Applied for a job there today actually. Assistant Director for Athletic Operations...sounds big but the qualifications was looking for someone who just graduated for an entry job making around 35k.

    As for the journalism major...I know....IT SUCKS. Gotta figure something out though.

    look into the internship program of newspapers. Most of those are paid and for people right out of college.
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    Chicago 2007
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    Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
    Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
    Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
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    Fenway 2, 2018
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,845
    do what everyone else is doing
    start blogging
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,678
    as far as sports go... you are much better off going into a different career path, round yourself out.... then jump into the sports realm if you want.

    Entry level jobs in sports (especially) are long hours, low pay.... and everyone wants them. They burn people up at $25K a year and 70 hours a week. When they burn out, there are 100's of people who think they want the position.

    It will be easier to bypass that entry level crunch which consumes about 99.9% of those trying to get into sports if you get good experience, and watch and wait for the right job and right opportunity.
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Posts: 9,239
    MayDay10 wrote:
    as far as sports go... you are much better off going into a different career path, round yourself out.... then jump into the sports realm if you want.

    Entry level jobs in sports (especially) are long hours, low pay.... and everyone wants them. They burn people up at $25K a year and 70 hours a week. When they burn out, there are 100's of people who think they want the position.

    It will be easier to bypass that entry level crunch which consumes about 99.9% of those trying to get into sports if you get good experience, and watch and wait for the right job and right opportunity.

    I would agree as someone in sports. I started out doing overnights 5 PM-4AM as a wire service editor, then made it a side job by covering games for the same company while working. I see the PR people from teams daily and for a Yankee game if you work there, you might be there from 9 AM-midnight.
    Reading 2004
    Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
    Chicago 2007
    Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
    Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
    Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
    Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
    Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
    Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
    Fenway 2, 2018
    MSG 2022
    St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
    MSG 2024, MSG 2024
    Philadelphia 2024
    "I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
    Things happen in the game. Nothing you
    can do. I don't go and say,
    "I'm gonna beat this guy up."
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,678
    ugh. I worked in baseball awhile and that was the worst.

    A long homestand was like a death march. Youre right. 9AM until midnight.... every day. Plus working all day during the weekends because there are games.
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Posts: 9,239
    MayDay10 wrote:
    ugh. I worked in baseball awhile and that was the worst.

    A long homestand was like a death march. Youre right. 9AM until midnight.... every day. Plus working all day during the weekends because there are games.

    what did you do in baseball? I love baseball but would never want to do that. I'd much rather do something in baseball like broadcast support (being the stat guy or something like that) and hold a day job.
    Reading 2004
    Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
    Chicago 2007
    Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
    Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
    Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
    Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
    Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
    Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
    Fenway 2, 2018
    MSG 2022
    St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
    MSG 2024, MSG 2024
    Philadelphia 2024
    "I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
    Things happen in the game. Nothing you
    can do. I don't go and say,
    "I'm gonna beat this guy up."
  • RW81233RW81233 Posts: 2,393
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4_1yB1t1G4 ... sorry I can't help it. Good luck!
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,678
    I started out as a Marketing intern for nothing and did that for 2 years. Then I had a sales job which pretty quickly I realized it would lead to nowhere.

    Then I worked in the NFL in Marketing/Merchandise. I was the only person I knew who I graduated with, who cracked into a Major pro sports team. The job was 60-70 hours and a lot of labor. The job was constantly held over my head.... because many people would be happy to take it if I faltered or quit.

    After a few years, I got tired of having to work more than any of my friends and making a lot less money. The NFL job wasnt really leading anywhere I wanted anyways. I branched out to other fields and am happy I did. I couldnt really enjoy football while I worked in it. I would much rather be a fan and enjoy sports.... and have enough money for season tickets.
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,678
    RW81233 wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4_1yB1t1G4


    Unfortunately, that is very truthful.


    I warn everyone I can away from Sports.
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,730
    MayDay10 wrote:
    RW81233 wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4_1yB1t1G4


    Unfortunately, that is very truthful.


    I warn everyone I can away from Sports.

    Spot on. I did group sales for the Sixers/Flyers for 6 months and marketing for about 8 months. Brutal.
  • shortstackshortstack Posts: 2,339
    metsfan wrote:
    become an intern and work your way up. wish i woulda stuck with it in college. :(. i still have the fire for the industry.


    go back
    did you see me? i saw you.
  • RW81233RW81233 Posts: 2,393
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    MayDay10 wrote:
    RW81233 wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4_1yB1t1G4


    Unfortunately, that is very truthful.


    I warn everyone I can away from Sports.

    Spot on. I did group sales for the Sixers/Flyers for 6 months and marketing for about 8 months. Brutal.
    I worked 8 months for MLB in London in my first senior year at Ithaca, and they wanted to hire me back. I said no and took up a career telling kids to do what I did get the hell out of dodge. At Towson we have a handful of students who have made it anywhere mostly in low-level college athletics.
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,135
    I'm not talking about working for ESPN or a major sport network (although I have family working high up in ESPN). This is working for a university.
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    I'm not talking about working for ESPN or a major sport network (although I have family working high up in ESPN). This is working for a university.

    I'm assuming you've tried working something out with your family in ESPN? Even for a bottom-of-the-ladder type position just to get your foot in the door?
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  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,135
    dcfaithful wrote:
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    I'm not talking about working for ESPN or a major sport network (although I have family working high up in ESPN). This is working for a university.

    I'm assuming you've tried working something out with your family in ESPN? Even for a bottom-of-the-ladder type position just to get your foot in the door?

    Yeah but even their internships require 2 year prior internship experience. ESPN is a job to look for when I already have experience under the belt.

    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Good luck to all the other recent or soon to be graduates!
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,678
    Ah, that espn thing is a gamechanger. In that case, there is definitely light at the end of the internship tunnel. Good luck
  • RW81233RW81233 Posts: 2,393
    yes, as much as I kid, good luck I hope you do well in the industry. it's an uphill battle, but someone's gotta win.
  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    dcfaithful wrote:
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    I'm not talking about working for ESPN or a major sport network (although I have family working high up in ESPN). This is working for a university.

    I'm assuming you've tried working something out with your family in ESPN? Even for a bottom-of-the-ladder type position just to get your foot in the door?

    I'm plowing my way through the 750 page ESPN book right now. Their current president started with them in the mail room. Pretty crazy
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