This is Arena’s weekly newsletter, your go-to for the latest sports, media & entertainment jobs, career advice, events, and industry insights by co-founders: Parul, Adriene & Olivia.
Whether you’re looking to level up your career, expand your network, or find your next big opportunity, we’ve rounded up some standout opportunities in sports, media, and entertainment.
Inside this edition, you’ll find:
🌐 In-person events for May & June🤝 AANHPI industry communities to connect with
💼 300 new roles from entry to senior level (salaries up to $234K)
🏆 Your chance to win 3 months of Arena Pro
Check out the highlights below-and see how you can get connected and move toward your career goals! ⤵️
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💼 Hot Jobs on Arena
🏈 San Francisco 49ers | Manager, Partnership Marketing Santa Clara, CA | $35–$36/hr
🎮 Nintendo | Account Administrator - Publisher and Developer Relations Redmond, WA | $29–$44/hr
⚽️ San Jose Earthquakes | Coordinator, Stadium Operations San Jose, CA | $50,000–$60,000/year
🏈 NFL | Event Operations Coordinator New York, NY | $65,000–$75,000/year
🥇 LA28 | Associate, External Affairs Los Angeles, CA | $70,000–$75,000/year
📺 Paramount | Associate Manager, Talent, Paramount Brand Studio New York, NY | $60,000–$77,500/year
🤼 WWE | Advisor, HR Optimization and Operations United States | $80,000–$85,000/year
🐏 Los Angeles Rams | Scouting Strategist Los Angeles, CA | $100,000/year
🏀 NBA | Partnerships Manager, NBA Foundation New York, NY | $105,000–$120,000/year
⚖️ Los Angeles Rams | Staff Attorney Los Angeles, CA | $120,000–$150,000/year
🎬 Warner Bros. Discovery | Director, People & Culture New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA | $126,350–$234,650/year
🗓️ Upcoming Events
🎉 5/21, 5 - 8pm ET | Partnerships Happy Hour in Sports, Media & Entertainment presented by Battle Tag and in partnership with Story League
We’re excited to connect with NYC Arena members attending our partnerships mixer tonight working across NWSL, Peacock, FIFA, Google, FanDuel, Fanatics, Warner Music Group, and more!
This mixer is presented by Battle Tag, the next evolution of combat sports: a high-octane, Kabaddi-based league blending wrestling, tag, and dodgeball-style eliminations. Built for the streaming era with global franchise potential, Battle Tag is where legacy, legitimacy, and longevity collide.
Note: this event is at capacity. To be notified for future events, subscribe to our events calendar here.
🌟 June 4, 5-8pm | Female Founders & Funders Happy Hour at NY Tech Week
Kick off NY Tech Week with us! We're bringing together women shaping the future of sports, media, and entertainment. Connect with founders, investors, and industry powerhouses over drinks and high-energy conversations. Whether you're scaling a tech company or backing the next big idea, this is the place to make game-changing connections. Apply here.
Interested in partnering with us for these events? Learn more here.
🔦Community Spotlight
Here' are 5 standout AANHPI organizations and resources making waves in sports, media, and entertainment to connect with:
SAIS is your go-to network if you’re South Asian and passionate about sports-whether you’re an athlete, coach, exec, or sports fan. They host networking events, share job leads, and celebrate South Asian wins in the sports industry. If you want to level up your sports career and meet inspiring peers, this is your team.
Gold House is a cultural powerhouse uniting Asian and Pacific Islander leaders in entertainment, business, tech, and more. They drive major initiatives like the #GoldOpen movement (supporting AAPI films), mentorship programs, and events that boost AAPI visibility and success. If you want to see AAPI excellence everywhere, Gold House is making it happen.
AAJA is the support system for Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists. They offer training, scholarships, networking, and advocacy to ensure AAPI stories are told accurately and powerfully. Whether you’re a student or a newsroom veteran, AAJA helps you find your voice and community in media.
This group brings together Asian American professionals and creatives from all fields-media, music, marketing, and beyond. They host panels, mixers, and workshops that help you connect, learn, and grow. If you want to find your tribe and celebrate Asian American culture, this collective is the place to be.
CAPE is Hollywood’s champion for AAPI creatives and execs. Through fellowships, networking, and advocacy, they help get more Asian Pacific stories and talent on screen and behind the scenes. If you dream of making it big in TV or film, CAPE is your launchpad.
That’s it for this week in sports, media & entertainment!
You got this,
Arena Co-Founders
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