📰 In The Arena Weekly
The go-to newsletter for sports, media & entertainment professionals. Each week, we curate the top events, insights & people to know to help you stay connected to new opportunities.
⚡️Headlines & Hot Takes
TIME announced the 100 Most Influential Entertainment Companies of 2026
Canva’s CTO steps down after 12 years
Universal Music Group is selling 40% of its Spotify stake and artists are set to make millions thanks to Taylor Swift
🗓️ Arena Events
Office Hours w/ Ashley Sia Ailes (Ticketing Strategy @ LA28)
🗓️ May 15 | Virtual | Register here
A live conversation on ticketing strategy, data, and execution in sports and live events.
🗓️ Events to Know
SBJ Tech Week + Sports Business Awards | Hosted by Sports Business Journal
🗓️ May 18-20 | 📍New York, NY | Register here
Sports Business Journal's flagship tech event spotlighting the innovation, platforms, and people transforming how sports operates, watched, and monetized.
Gondola Sports Summit | Hosted by Gondola
🗓️ May 18-20 | 📍Denver, CO | Register here
A gathering for the creators, editors, and storytellers driving digital sports content and the next generation of fan engagement.
SBC Summit North America | Hosted by SBC
🗓️ June 9-11 | 📍Fort Lauderdale, FL | Register here
The premier gathering for the sports betting and iGaming industry in the Americas, bringing together operators, regulators, suppliers, and affiliates to drive deals and shape the future of legalized sports wagering.
FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference | Hosted by FUTURE NOW
🗓️ June 9-11 | 📍New York, NY | Register here
A broadcast, cable, and digital media conference that connects senior industry executives with emerging talent to explore the latest trends, technologies, and career pathways shaping the future of entertainment.
💼 New Jobs This Week
👟 New Balance | Global Sports Marketing Manager, Basketball | Boston, MA | $122-$192K/yr
🎾 PPA Tour | Director of International Operations & Partnerships | Remote (U.S.)
🎰 FanDuel | Head of Social | New York, NY | $171-214K/yr
🎵 Amazon Music | Label Relations Manager | Los Angeles, CA | $77-135K/yr
📺 Rogers Sports & Media | Vice President - Sportsnet Sales | Toronto, ON
🚨 LAST CALL TO JOIN ARENA - APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY!
If you've been thinking about it, now is the time. Arena's Spring 2026 applications close this Friday, May 8 at 11:59pm EST — and after that, we won't be opening to new members until later this year.
This cohort? It's the one. A sneak peek at who's already made the cut:
Showrunner & Executive Producer, Warner Bros
VP, State & Local Government Affairs, NBCUniversal
Director, International Marketing & Business Operations, NFL
Head of Sports Partnerships, Substack
Director Broadcast Operations, Major League Baseball
Chief Revenue Officer, Minute Media
Director, Social & Content Strategy, The Coca-Cola Company
VP, Finance, Legends Global
Global Marketing Director, Salesforce
Executive Director, Hockey Operations, Colorado Avalanche
Director AI, Cloud & Data Programs, LIV Golf
Editor in Chief & Head of Talent Partnerships, SLAM Magazine
Senior Recruiter, WME Group
Head of Content, Playmaker HQ (Better Collective)
Director, Data & Analytics, NFL
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships, Ralph Lauren
Strategy & Analytics, Apple
These aren't random connections. They're curated. And they're waiting on the other side of the door.
After May 8, the door closes.
That’s it for this week In The Arena of sports, media & entertainment.
-Arena’s founders | Parul Khosla, Adriene Bueno & Olivia Schwartz.
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