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.
Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! The unofficial start of summer is here, and so are fresh opportunities to connect, grow, and shine in sports, media, and entertainment. ☀️
Whether you’re looking to network with trailblazers, land your next big role, or level up your career skills, this week’s newsletter is packed with everything you need.
Here’s what’s inside:
🥂 Can’t-miss events at NY Tech Week and Arena Pro Office Hours
💼 Hot new jobs to jumpstart your summer career goals
🗣️ Expert advice on how public speaking can unlock doors you never knew existed
Ready to make your next move? Let’s dive in! 🚀
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💼 Hot Jobs on Arena
📘 Sports and Entertainment Analytics – Traditional Campus | Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ | $49,192/hr (part-time)
📒 Administrative Assistant | TIMENew York, NY | $70,000/year
📦 Coordinator, Creative Operations & Production | Book of the MonthNew York, NY | $75,000/year
🌱 Community Impact Manager | Portland Thorns FCPortland, OR | $75,000/year
🛍️ Head of Sales | Culture KicksUnited States | $100,000/year
🎯 Senior Content Director | Brodie Sports GroupToronto, ON | $100,000/year
🤝 Manager, Community Programs and Development | ADWEEKNew York, NY | $99,998/year
🎤 Manager, Live Event Presentation & Entertainment | NFLNew York, NY | $115,000/year
🧠 Staff Data Scientist – AI Solutions | TWG GlobalSanta Monica, CA | $138,679/year
📢 Vice President of Marketing | WNBA PortlandPortland, OR | $158,000/year
📱 Senior Manager, Social Media Digital Content – NY RangersNew York, NY | $160,000/year
🎬 Director, People & Culture | Warner Bros. DiscoveryNew York, NY or Los Angeles, CA | $234,650/year
📺 Director, Content & Inclusion | The Walt Disney CompanyLos Angeles, CA | $202,500/year
🗓️ Upcoming Events
🌟June 4, 5 - 8pm ET | Female Founders & Funders Happy Hour at New York 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.
✨ June 10, 1pm - 2pm ET | Arena Pro Office Hours
Level up your career with our founders at Arena Pro✨ Office Hours! Join us for this live virtual session where you’ll get insider advice from industry pros who’ve helped 100s break into and grow across sports, media, and entertainment. Plus, network with a powerhouse group of Pro members and build the connections that move your career forward.
Search "Office Hours" on Arena’s Resource Hub to register.
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🥂 Partnerships Event Recap
Thank you to everyone who made it to our Partnerships Professionals Mixer presented by Battle Tag and supported by Story League! 🙌
We loved connecting with so many partnership leaders in sports, media & entertainment from rising stars to senior-level execs at companies including Fanatics, PWHL, Riot Games, SLAM, NBA, Google, PFL, and more. 👀
If you're interested in attending future Arena industry events, subscribe here.
🗣️ Unlocking Career Opportunities Through Public Speaking
Public speaking isn’t just for keynote speakers or politicians. It’s a career superpower that can open doors you didn’t even know existed.
🌟 Why Public Speaking Is a Game Changer For You:
👀 Stand Out and Get Noticed: Whether you’re presenting to your team or speaking at an industry event, public speaking puts you in the spotlight. The more visible you are, the more likely you are to be recognized for your expertise and leadership potential. That means promotions, new roles, and exciting projects could be just a speech away!
🤝 Build Credibility and Trust: Clear, persuasive presentations show you know your stuff and can communicate it. This builds your credibility with colleagues, managers, and industry peers, making you the go to person for new opportunities.
🌐 Expand Your Network: Speaking at events or even in meetings introduces you to new contacts, potential mentors, collaborators, and clients. Every time you take the stage, you grow your professional network and open doors to future collaborations and career moves. 🔗
🚀 How to Start Unlocking Opportunities
Volunteer to present: Offer to lead team meetings, share updates, or present at company events.
Join speaking groups: Organizations like Toastmasters offer a supportive space to practice and improve.
Seek feedback: Ask colleagues or mentors for constructive feedback after presentations.
Keep practicing: The more you speak, the more natural it becomes and the more opportunities will come your way.
Ready to unlock your next career opportunity? Join Arena Pro for more career advice on how to secure more speaking opportunities, discover industry events, and more.
That’s it for this week in sports, media & entertainment!
You got this,
Arena Co-Founders
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