Industry zoominars

Discover sports media roles at BT Sport – Episode 1

Rob, Andrew, Ross and Matt talk about their experiences creating hype and excitement, across all of BT’s digital platforms, ahead of live sporting events, never missing a big match due to work and the importance of putting yourself out there and making connections. Rob reckons these might be some of the coolest jobs in the industry…

• Sport and fitness
• Media and communications

Discover sports media roles at BT Sport – Episode 2

• Sport and fitness
• Media and communications

Discover sports media roles at BT Sport – Episode 3

• Sport and fitness
• Media and communications

Aldridge students interview Donna Fraser OBE

Students from Duke’s Aldridge Academy, AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUk and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy ask Donna Fraser OBE about her experience working within the sports industry, from finding her passion for sport at a young age, competing in the Olympics, to her current role as Quality, Diversity & Engagement Lead at UK Athletics.

• Sport and fitness

Meet the team behind Provision Events

Meet the events production team who are passionate about bringing sport to life for fans. Provision Events work with brands, governing bodies, agencies to deliver Sports Activations, Fan Zones and event services all over the world – find out about the events management process from start to finish, the different roles available and opportunities for those looking to break into the industry.

• Sport and fitness
• Events

How to land a role within the sports industry

Dan Bedi, Co-Founder & CEO of JAFA and Ashanti George-Faure, Talent Manager at Refresh Sports, host a panel discussion with Fadumo Olow, Ahmed Shooble and Mayowa Quadri, three professionals working within sports media, who met through The Black Collective of Media in Sport (BCOMS) programme. They discuss a whole range of topics, including diversity within the industry, how they landed their current roles, their educational and career journeys and digital networking… plus lots of tips and advice on how you can get ahead.

• Sport and fitness

Discover sports media roles at BBC Sport

Meet some of the BBC Sport team responsible for bringing you the latest sports news. John, Miriam and Craig share their personal career journeys and routes into industry, the importance of thinking creatively and making news accessible to all. Spoiler: to make it in this industry you’d better get used to early starts!

• Sport and fitness

Q&A with Sports Nutritionist, Matt Lovell and Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer, Ben Kilner

Matt and Ben chat to Portslade Aldridge Community Academy students, Hannah and Lewis, about their career journeys, reframing failure as a learning opportunity and how to stay motivated when running your own business.

• Sport and fitness

Art in the TV and film industry – Q&A with scenic artist, William Bianchi

• Arts and creative

Music industry Q&A

Patrick Scally chats to Duke’s Aldridge Academy students, Chloe and Julia, about his experience working in the music industry. Patrick talks about the importance of collaboration, why taking risks is a good thing and how learning by doing and creating your own opportunities to show off your talent will help you get ahead in the industry.

• Arts and creative