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Sports Media: Concentration

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Informative insight. Captivating coverage. Elevate your love of sports into something incredible.

$61,310
Median Annual Wage
For media and communication workers. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020)
14%
Projected Growth
In media and communication career opportunities from 2020-2030. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
200+
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Explore sports media from every angle.

Sports media is not a one-size-fits-all profession. You must deeply understand your target audience, master the blend of statistical and personal information, and quickly communicate the most relevant stories in a captivating manner.

Fine-tune your talents on location and behind the scenes. Research, investigate, and report. Practice live broadcast interviews, color commentary, and play-by-play. Coordinate social media, print, and web promotions. Even dive deep into statistical analytics.

All to prepare for an epic future in the world of sports media. Work as a sports reporter, in-game announcer, or newscaster. Shine behind the scenes as a writer, analyst, digital journalist, or audio/video technician. Set the course through roles in content production and direction. Elevate your love of sports, every day, through a Bachelor of Arts degree in digital media with a concentration in sports.

What Can I Do With a Degree in Sports Media?

A career in sports media involves working in various roles related to the coverage and communication of sports through media channels.

Sports media professionals provide coverage, analysis, and commentary on sporting events, athletes, teams, and related topics.

They can work in television, radio, print, online platforms, or social media, delivering news, interviews, broadcasts, articles, podcasts, and videos to engage sports enthusiasts.

Sports journalist
Sports commentator
Sports broadcaster
Sports writer
Sports photographer or videographer
Sports editor

What Can I Do With a Concentration in Sports Media?

A degree in strategic communications with a concentration in sports media can prepare you for a variety of career paths in the sports industry and media fields. Identify your interests and strengths and explore the many opportunities available in the sports industry and media fields. Below are few possible career options:

  • Sports Journalist
  • Sports Broadcaster
  • Sports Analyst
  • Sports Producer
  • Sports Marketing Manager
  • Sports Social Media Manager

Communicate Beside Experienced & Faithful Story Tellers

Web Drake, PhD
Dean, College of Communication & Fine Arts
Randall E. King, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Communication
Heather Kunselman
Academic Secretary
Kelechi Benet, MFA
Assistant Professor, Communication
Lara Jackson, MS
Instructor, Mass Communication
Karyn Campbell, PhD
Assistant Professor, Communication
Shurajit Gopal, PhD
Assistant Professor, Broadcasting
Andrew W. Stevens, DMin
Associate Professor, Communication
Ansley Welchel, APR
Instructor, Communication
John W. Williford, Jr., PhD
Assistant Professor, Communication
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