Careers in Sports

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Looking for an entry level job or internship in sports? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Sports Careers

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Very few people who enjoy sports wind up playing at the professional level. If you want to work in sports but not as a professional athlete, good news: there are still plenty of opportunities in a variety of fields.

Athletic teams and venues of all levels need to put their best faces forward all the time, even when the team isn’t playing well. If you’re interested in marketing, public relations, or advertising, you might consider working in the publicity or marketing departments as a coordinator or (with a little more experience) supervisor. You might also work with the media if you go the public relations route.

You might also use your knowledge of sports to provide sports coverage to fans. This ranges from photography to journalism (both broadcast and print) to filming sporting events, not to mention compiling the statistics and trivia that tell fans which players are performing the best.

Sports medicine is another popular route, with opportunities in exercise physiology, physical therapy, and athletic training. While some of these careers require advanced training, they are opportunities to consider if you’re interested in medicine and sports.

Many jobs that exist outside the sports world also exist within the sports industry. And don’t limit yourself to professional teams and venues: youth leagues, university athletic departments, sport associations, rec leagues, and schools are all great places to start a sports-related job search.


Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Sports



RunKeeper Logo

RunKeeper - RunKeeper is Boston, MA based company that “transforms your phone into a personal trainer, helping you track your runs, set your goals, and stay motivated.”

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The North Face Logo

The North Face - The North Face is an Alameda, CA based company that pushes “the boundaries of innovation so that you can push the boundaries of exploration.”

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ZOZI - ZOZI is based in San Francisco, CA, and they want “to make everyone’s passions accessible, and most importantly, help you discover new ones.”

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Job TitleLocation
Marketing InternSan Francisco, CA
Video Editor InternSan Francisco, CA
PPC Marketing Manager at ZOZISan Francisco, CA
Gear/Ecommerce Marketing Intern at ZOZISan Francisco, CA
Marketing Project ManagerSan Francisco, CA
See all 16 job postings


GameChanger Logo

GameChanger Media - GameChanger Media is a New York, NY based company that is bringing high end scorekeeping and stat keeping technology to amateur sports.

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LockerDome Logo

LockerDome - LockerDome is a St. Louis, MO based startup that offers a social media platform to help professional athletes, brands, and other sports properties” reach fans.

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Job TitleLocation
Graphic DesignerSt. Louis, MO
Digital Media StrategistSt. Louis, MO
Digital Ad Sales ExecutiveNew York, NY
Chief Data ArchitectSt. Louis, MO
Product ManagerSt. Louis, MO
See all 14 job postings

Thuzio Logo

Thuzio - Thuzio is a New York, NY based company that “provides an online platform that connects the public with professional athletes."

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Upper Deck Logo

Upper Deck - Upper Deck is a Carlsbad, CA based sports and entertainment collectibles company that manufactured the first premium baseball cards.

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Job TitleLocation
CopywriterPrinceton, NJ
Senior Director, Research Finance and Shared ServicesDuarte, CA
Marketing CopywriterWhite River Junction, VT
ASST COACHMilwaukee, WI
Lifeguard/Pool AttendantAtlantic City, NJ
See all 41 job postings

Krossover Logo

Krossover - Krossover is a New York, NY based company that is aiming to “disrupt the current sports content, analytics and technology landscape.”

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Fantasy Politics Logo

Fantasy Politics - Fantasy Politics is based in Boston, MA and offers “a fun opportunity for you to build a team of national politicians and pundits and get points from their real life actions.”

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LeagueApps Logo

LeagueApps - LeagueApps is an NYC and DC based company that offers “digital management and marketing solution for local sports leagues, tournaments and events.”

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Playworks Logo

Playworks - Playworks is an Oakland based non-profit aiming to “improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and play.”

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Silver Chalice Logo

Silver Chalice - Silver Chalice is a Chicago, IL based company that “builds and operates a fast-growing portfolio of digital media businesses in sports and entertainment.”

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International Olympic Committee Logo

International Olympic Committee - The International Olympic Committee is the Lausanne, Switzerland based organization behind all of the magic of the Olympics.

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MediFit Logo

MediFit - MediFit is based in Florham Park, NJ and collaborates “with clients in the design and management of their community and corporate fitness and wellness programs.

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Back On My Feet Logo

Back On My Feet - Back On My Feet is a non-profit that “promotes the self-sufficiency of people experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running" and they're hiring.

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National Ability Center Logo

National Ability Center - National Ability Center in Park City, UT uses activities and sports to aid the “the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities.”

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Row27 Studios Logo

row27 Studios - row27 Studios is a Minneapolis, MN based company that “provides digital solutions for sports teams," and they have great jobs for new grads.

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No current job openings.

USA Hockey Logo

USA Hockey - USA Hockey is a Colorado Springs based organization that is "the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States," and they're hiring.

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Modell's Logo

Modell’s - Modell's runs a chain of sporting goods stores across the Northeast, and they have some cool job opportunities available.

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Bike New York Logo

Bike New York - Bike New York is an NYC based non-profit that promotes cycling across the city and they have some great job opportunities for new grads.

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Outdoor Research Logo

Outdoor Research - Outdoor Research is a Seattle, WA based company that develops and sells high end outdoor apparel and gear, and they're hiring.

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Qcue Logo

Qcue - Qcue is an Austin, TX based company that helps teams maximize profits by dynamically pricing their tickets, and they have job openings.

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Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Logo

Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund - Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund is a non-profit that helps take care of retired players who are struggling with financial, mental, and medical issues.

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No current job openings.


PUMA Logo

PUMA - PUMA is a German "sportlifestyle" brand with a U.S. headquarters in the Boston area, and they have some exciting career opportunities for new and recent grads.

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Skullcandy Logo

Skullcandy - If you're into the intersection of action sports, music, and fashion, then Skullcandy would be a perfect fit for a career.

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Job TitleLocation
Helpdesk InternPark City, UT
Demand PlannerPark City, UT
Summer Design InternSanta Monica, CA
Visual Merchandising Project ManagerSan Clemente, CA
Retail Marketing ManagerSan Clemente, CA
See all 14 job postings

Niner Bikes Logo

Niner Bikes - Niner Bikes is a company full of bikers, so if you’re into bikes, you have to check out their Jobs page.

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No current job openings.

Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Logo

Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation - If you think that arts and sports are essential parts of a good education, then you should consider a job with the Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation.

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