Entertainment & Sports: Where Passion Meets Commerce
Explore dynamic careers at the crossroads of business, entertainment, and sports.
Our program blends a strong business foundation—covering accounting, finance, management, marketing, IT, and strategy—with specialized training in entertainment economics, law, and industry practices.
Prepare for dynamic careers with agencies, management firms, record labels, distributors, audio tech, performance sectors, sports marketing, and sports management
Turn your passion for entertainment and sports into business success.
Jobs related to this major tend to operate via networking so students are encouraged to attend conferences, join groups, organizations and participate in Industry related treks.
Organizations to consider contacting include the T. Howard Foundation – an internship program for minority students interested in the multimedia and entertainment industry.
Graduate Students: Internships for graduate students can sometimes be hard to find, so build skills and experiences in other ways and focus on networking and your application for full-time jobs.
MS/MBA Hiring Timeline Overview
| Sector | Internship Recruiting | FT Recruiting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Analytics Roles | Sep–Jan; some rolling | Sep–Jan; some rolling | Niche field; networking and internships key. |
| Sports Management | Sep–Jan; some rolling | Sep–Jan; some rolling | Teams/leagues may hire as needed; sales is a good place to start, event-driven. |
| Corporate Media | Nov–May; large studios Nov–Jan | Nov–May; large studios Nov–Jan | Media companies, PR, and advertising have early cycles; others rolling. |
| Business Side of Entertainment Sector | Nov–May; large studios Nov–Jan | Nov–May; large studios Nov–Jan | Studios and agencies recruit early; smaller orgs rolling. |
See more on Interstride, Detailed Hiring Timeline for Graduate Students, Industry Data
Keywords for Job/Internship Search
| Music Publishing | Content Management | Music Production |
| Film Production | Talent Representation | Licensing |
| Sports Marketing | Sports Management | Data Analysis |
Sample Job Titles
| Account Executive | Assistant Manager | Producer |
| Production Assistant | Social Media Manager | Talent Manager |
| Booking Agent | Director | Event Manager |
| Sports Agent | Sports Analyst | Sports Information Director |
Check out the Labor Market Insights module below for more keywords and job titles.
Sample Industry Job Boards
These job boards are starting points, not a complete list. Review each board for current postings, filters, and relevance before applying. Also search Kogod Talent Network, employer career pages, LinkedIn, and industry associations.
Taking on leadership or e-board roles in student clubs is a great way of building skills and competencies as well as your network!
- Kogod Council
- Undergraduate Women in Business
- Kogod Women in Business
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- Sign up for our Entertainment Treks, see events.
- American Marketing Association | AMA
- American Association of Publishers
- Public Relations Society of America
- North American Society for Sports Management
- #1 Way To Find Jobs In Sports & Entertainment | TeamWork Online
- Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers – AMPTP
- Association of American Literary Agents
- Association of Talent Agents
- Creative Artists Agency | CAA
- North American Performing Arts Managers And Agents
- MusicBiz Conference (Nashville, TN in May)
- International Game Developers Association
- Women in Film
- Alliance for Women in Media
- Digital Media Association
- NAB: The Voice for America’s Radio and TV Broadcasters
- American Society for Composers, Authors & Publishers
- Music Publishers Association
- AIR is a Global Community of Independent Audio Producers
- Audio Engineering Society
- Recording Industry Association of America- RIAA
- Assistant Director Training Program – NYC & LA
- The American Society of Cinematographers (theasc.com)
Professional associations change names, membership options, event calendars, and job boards over time. Review links annually and prioritize organizations that offer student membership, events, certifications, job boards, or networking opportunities.
