Favorite Parts Of Working In The Sports Industry As A Social Impact Marketing Manager
Amira, a Social Impact Marketing Manager, appreciates the "flexibility of working from anywhere" in the tech industry, but finds the greatest fulfillment in their previous sports experience, specifically "seeing the visceral reactions of the people" positively impacted by their work. This highlights the importance of tangible, positive impact as a key driver in their career choices.
Flexibility, Remote Work, Social Impact, Event Planning, Marketing
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Amira Davis
Social Impact Marketing Manager
Discovery Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, 2016
UCLA Anderson (FTMBA 2025)
Marketing
Education
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Flexibility and remote work options are prevalent in the tech industry.
2. The ability to see the direct impact of one's work on people's enjoyment and experiences is very rewarding.
3. Combining passion (e.g., sports) with a social impact career allows for unique and fulfilling experiences.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I've been in multiple industries. In terms of the environment we're in now, especially for tech, the ability to work remotely is probably the most amazing part. The flexibility to work from anywhere at any time is also usually accompanied by a lot of flexibility and time off. I've enjoyed that.
From a sports perspective, I'd say the best part is being able to see the finished product. It's about seeing the people in the stands, coming to the games you work so hard to prepare for. And doing the different initiatives across the board as a social impact professional, to physically experience that is probably the best thing.
These people don't always necessarily know I'm behind the scenes putting this stuff together. But to see the looks on their faces, the enjoyment they have, and the impact it makes, that is probably what I enjoy the most. It also doesn't hurt to watch sporting events for a living. I work very hard, so I do get to enjoy the games.
But that would probably be what I enjoy the most: seeing the visceral reactions of the people who are engaged with the content.