Favorite Parts of Working in the Sports Industry as a Senior Analyst Strategy and Analytics
Jeff enjoys the passion and work ethic of colleagues in the sports industry, noting that people "seek out these jobs" despite potentially lower pay compared to similar roles in other sectors. Jeff also values the unique experiences the industry provides, such as attending events and interacting with staff, adding "variability" to the daily life as an analyst.
Passion, Sports Industry, Data Analysis, Unique Experiences, Work-Life Blend
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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. Passion-Driven Workforce: People in the sports industry are typically driven by passion rather than solely by financial incentives, creating a unique and dedicated work environment.
2. Unique Perks and Experiences: Working in the sports industry offers unique opportunities such as attending events and experiencing the industry from various perspectives.
3. Variability and Engagement: The role provides variability in the daily routine and opportunities for engagement, such as interacting with staff and experiencing events firsthand.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your industry?
I would say I enjoy working with the people that I do. Many people say that in different industries, but those who work in sports usually don't do it just for a great paycheck or benefits.
It's because they are genuinely passionate about working there. So people seek out these jobs, and employers in this industry have the power to say they have many candidates and can pay less than the same rate in a different industry doing essentially the same work.
The people who land these jobs differentiate themselves by being very driven and passionate about what they do. They enjoy all the aspects that come with working in the sports industry.
For example, many data analysts work nine to five, Monday through Friday. I'm in a unique position where I can attend all these events, whether working them or as a guest.
I experience different hours and perspectives. When I was working with E15, one day I passed out donuts to the staff working in the stands, arriving six hours before the game even started. Doing things like that gives me variability in my daily work as an analyst.