Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Analysts Strategy And Analytics
Jeff highlights that sales positions are frequently available, as it's typically the largest department, but emphasizes that internships are "probably the easiest way to get in the door," because having experience with a recognizable sports brand, like the Rams, "really, really helps you like get in the door" and allows for easier transition between teams.
Entry-Level Positions, Internships, Sports Industry, Teamwork, Networking
Advizer Information
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Jeff Englander
Sr. Analyst, Strategy and Analytics
SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Business Management & Admin, Entertainment Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics
Sports & Fitness
Business Strategy
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Sales positions are often available and represent a large department, offering opportunities for teamwork.
2. Internships are a readily accessible entry point, and many teams actively advertise them; they're often the easiest way to get your foot in the door.
3. Gaining experience with a recognizable sports organization significantly enhances your resume and improves your chances of moving between teams, as the industry is interconnected and operates similarly across different entities.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that undergraduates and graduate students might consider?
There are always sales positions available. As I mentioned earlier, that's usually the largest department for those looking to work with a team.
There are also many internships where teams will advertise. We are hiring an intern for this role, which is probably the easiest way to get in the door from an entry-level perspective.
Beyond that, once you have an internship with a company, say the Rams here in LA, adding that to your resume really helps. This is because if you're trying to go from one team to another, the brand of the company you worked for, that logo, is very recognizable.
People in the industry understand what you do because they all operate similarly. There are 32 teams in the league, and they're all trying to do the same thing. So, it's very easy to transfer from one team to another.
The only downside is that you may have to relocate from state to state or city to city.