An informational interview with a publicist is a great way to learn more about this type of work and have your questions answered directly. Volunteer to handle various public relations-type duties for a school team or local sports teams or clubs. Run for student council or another leadership position at school to gain experience with public speaking and management. Read publications such as Sports Illustrated (https://www.si.com) and Sports Business Journal (https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal.aspx), and attend sporting events to stay current on sports knowledge. It is also a good idea to volunteer to assist your school's athletic department (in high school or college); you may be able to have a hand in developing a team's media guide or programs. Cover sports for your college newspaper so that you will have some clips to show employers.
- Aerobics Instructors and Fitness Trainers
- Art Directors
- Athletic Directors
- Bicycle Mechanics
- Copywriters
- Corporate Community Relations Directors
- Demographers
- E-Sports Professionals
- Exercise Physiologists
- Fitness Directors
- Fund-Raisers
- Grant Coordinators and Writers
- Health Club Owners and Managers
- Hedge Fund Investor Relations Specialists
- Jockeys
- Market Research Analysts
- Marketing Consultants
- Media Planners and Buyers
- Media Relations Specialists
- Online Reputation Managers
- Personal Trainers
- Political Consultants
- Press Secretaries
- Professional Athletes, Individual Sports
- Professional Athletes, Team Sports
- Public Opinion Researchers
- Public Relations Managers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Publicists
- Publicity Photographers
- Recreation Workers
- Ski Resort Workers
- Social Media Influencers
- Social Media Workers
- Sports Agents
- Sports Broadcasters and Announcers
- Sports Equipment Managers
- Sports Executives
- Sports Facility Managers
- Sports Instructors and Coaches
- Sports Photographers
- Sports Physicians
- Sports Psychologists
- Sports Scouts
- Sports Trainers
- Sportswriters
- Stadium Ushers and Vendors
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Umpires and Referees
- Webmasters