📰 In The Arena Weekly
The go-to newsletter for sports, media & entertainment professionals. Each week, we curate the top events, insights, and opportunities (from Arena and across the industry) to help you stay connected, informed, and ahead.
⚡ Hot Takes & Headlines
📽️ Netflix ‘actively exploring’ Warner Bros. Discovery bid, hires bank to put together M&A offer. (Variety)
🏈 The NFL's week in San Francisco will push tech, music and influencers, including a new "Culture Club" and an innovation summit two days before the Super Bowl. (Sports Business Journal)
💡 Athletes are being tapped as corporate hires for resilience & teamwork. A recent article notes how Goldman Sachs recruits former D-1 athletes because the same traits apply in high-pressure business roles. (Business Insider)
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Across the Industry
Entertainment Networking Event | PlentyofParties
🗓️ Nov 7 | 📍New York, NY | Register here →
If you are in the entertainment industry, this is the perfect opportunity to network with other producers, actors, musicians, etc.
Fashion Week Toronto | Fashion Art Toronto
🗓️ Nov 14 | 📍Toronto, ON | Register here →
Fashion Week features Avant-garde runway shows, edgy & bold experimentation and immersive art & design in the fashion playground
Creative Storytelling and the Business of Sports and Content | American Black Film Festival
🗓️ Nov 15 | 📍Dallas, TX | Register here →
Ally Financial hosts a conversation with Syd Colson and Theresa Plaisance to talk about the intersection of sports, film, and finance.
Her Playbook Virtual Summit | Sports Girls Club
🗓️ Nov 16 | 📍Virtual | Register here →
Women belong in sports and SCG is writing the playbook. Hear from some of your favorite women in sports.
Power Plays and Partnerships | Sports Lawyers Association
🗓️ Nov 18 | 📍New York, NY | Register here →
Dive into how leagues, brands, and talent reps collaborate to build high impact sponsorship.
💼 New Jobs This Week
📽️ DreamWorks Animation | Coordinator, Early Career & Outreach | Glendale, CA | $55,000 - $65,000
🏟️ SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park | Event Specialist | Inglewood, CA | $68,600 - $72,000
🎵 Warner Music Group | Jr. Manager, Marketing Operations | Los Angeles, CA | $70,300 - $75,000
🏀 ESPN | Sports Marketing Coordinator | New York, NY | $56,600 - $75,900
🎵 HYBE America | Corporate Operations Associate, Coordinator | Los Angeles, CA | $70,000 - $80,000
📢 AEG, LA Galaxy | PR and Communications Manager | Carson, CA | $75,000 - $80,000
📺 NBCUniversal | Publicist | New York, NY | $75,000 - $80,000
🐭 The Walt Disney Company | Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Publishing | New York, NY | $62,400 - $83,600
🎵 Spotify | Associate Manager, Brand and Music Publicity | New York, NY | $69,700 - $99,600
🏹 LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games | Manager, Schedule | Los Angeles, CA | $88,000 - $115,000
🌟 Arena Member Spotlight
Behind the Billboard Latin Music Awards
You’ve seen Telemundo’s broadcast of the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Miss Universe®, and FIFA World Cup™, but have you ever wondered who’s calling the shots behind the scenes?
Meet Rey Carrasquillo, the longtime Telemundo director responsible for some of the most iconic live broadcasts in Spanish-language television.
From leading a 300+ person crew on Telemundo’s broadcast of the Billboard Latin Music Awards (which just broke ratings records) to prepping the 74th Miss Universe® in Thailand and upcoming FIFA World Cup™ 26, Rey’s career is a masterclass in live production.
🎬 Get his behind-the-scenes take, plus advice for aspiring directors, in our full spotlight:
💡 Know someone who deserves the spotlight?
Nominate a colleague (or yourself!) to be featured in an upcoming Arena Member Spotlight. 👉 Submit a nomination →
When Work Stopped Working
The “future of work” failed millions. Wasted Talent is the playbook to rebuild it. Learn more and order today on Amazon & Barnes & Noble.
That’s it for this week In The Arena of sports, media & entertainment!
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