According to the Sports Business Journal, “the sports business industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the United States. Our annual survey estimated the sports business industry last year at $213 billion. It is far more than twice the size of the U.S. auto industry and seven times the size of the movie industry”. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, interest in career opportunities in sports has grown exponentially. At the same time, in view of today’s global economic environment, the demand for internships and career development has heightened considerably, as the growing population of college graduates compete to position themselves in their “field of dreams”
“The NHL yesterday began letting go as many as 20 people across PR, broadcasting, NHL.com and club consulting divisions, according to sources. The moves are part of a restructuring where the NHL plans to eliminate roughly 20 positions and hire as many as 20 new employees. A league spokesperson said it plans to hire new employees who have the specific skills necessary to continue the league’s growth” (Sports Business Daily–July 2009).
Did You Know..? Where did the some of todays leaders get their start? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell started out as an intern for the New York Jets. ESPN/ABC President George Bodenheimer, often referred to as the most powerful person in sports today, started delivering mail at ESPN.
NBA: “The industry is getting more complex and professional every year, so anytime we can get more highly trained sport management graduates the better” says Dennis Robinson, senior vice president of business and league operations at the NBA which employs about 1,000 people. (Crain`s New York Business)
NFL: Nancy Gill, the NFL’s senior vice president of human resources, says she will “favor students with academics and experience focused on the business of sports” (Crain`s New York Business)
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