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.
As summer continues to heat up, so does the momentum in sports, media, and entertainment.
Are you exploring new roles, looking to expand your network, or finding ways to stay motivated without burning out? We got you covered!
Here’s what’s inside today’s newsletter:
💼 250+ hot jobs from hiring companies across the country
🗓️ Upcoming industry events you won’t want to miss
🧠 How to beat burnout while still staying ambitious and driven
Check it all out below ⬇️
💼 Hot Jobs on Arena
📷 Paramount Pictures | Executive Assistant
Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 - $52,000/year
⚽️ Portland Timbers | Partnership Analyst
Portland, OR | $70,000 - $75,000/year
🔍 Pandora | Analyst, Content Strategy & Analysis
New York, NY | $65,000 - $80,000/year
📱VIZ Media | Content Specialist
San Francisco, CA | $75,000 - $90,000/year
🎬 Warner Bros. | Business Coordinator, CNN, Digital Products & Services
New York, NY | $52,037 - $96,641/year
🎲 DraftKings Inc. | Responsible Gaming Specialist
Boston, MA | $84,000 - $105,000/year
🎯 Mattel HQ, Inc. | Strategic Planning Associate
El Segundo, CA | $100,000 - $125,000/year
📢 PrizePicks | Back End Platform Engineer
Atlanta, GA | $145,000 - $155,000/year
🥤 The Coca-Cola Company | Director, Influencer & Entertainment
Atlanta, GA | $160,000 - $186,000/year
📰 The Washington Post | Client Partner
New York, NY or Washington, DC | $125,650 - $233,350/year
🗓️ Upcoming Events
🚨 Big news! We’ve partnered with Hashtag Sports to offer you 50% off standard tickets to the ultimate event for marketers, content leaders & fan engagement pros — happening June 23–24 in NYC! Use code ARENA295 at checkout 🎟️
You’ll get to:✅ Network with leaders from ESPN, Google, Red Bull, NFL, Hulu & more✅ Join panels, fireside chats & exclusive mixers✅ Attend the Hashtag Sports Awards + dinner
🎯 Focus Fatigue | How to Overcome Burnout While Staying Ambitious
Be honest. Ambition is great, until it turns into anxiety. If you’ve got goals, but lately you feel like you’re running on fumes saying yes to everything, and wondering why your brain feels like it’s buffering…
This isn’t laziness. It’s focus fatigue. And it's more common than most high-achievers want to admit.
Here’s what’s really going on (and how to fix it):
🧠 Your brain wasn’t built for 24/7 hustle. Studies show that sustained mental focus can only last about 4-6 hours a day. After that, productivity plummets even if you're still glued to your screen.
📉 Burnout isn’t just emotional, it’s neurological. Chronic overload shrinks your ability to regulate stress and make decisions. Although the ambition stays, the energy to execute disappears.
🚫 To-do lists aren’t the solution if your calendar’s the problem. What you stop doing is just as important as what you start doing. Boundaries aren't a luxury. They’re fuel.
✅ Instead of more caffeine and chaos, try this:
📌 Define a “Done” List, Not Just a To-Do List
Each morning, list three things that, if completed, will make your day feel successful. This approach shifts your brain from reactive mode to intentional focus and gives you permission to stop once you’ve hit your mark. Remember, studies show your best focus is limited to about 4-6 hours per day, so choose your top priorities wisely.
🕰 Designate a “Deep Work” ZoneBlock off a distraction-free 90-minute window each day, no emails, and no multitasking. Research shows that even one solid session of focused work can boost daily productivity by 60%. Protect this time fiercely: it’s your brain’s prime time for high-impact output.
📴 Build Micro-Recovery Into Your DayEvery 90-120 minutes, take a real break: step outside, stretch, journal, or do nothing at all. These micro-recovery periods help your brain refuel and improve cognitive performance for the long game.
🧭 Revisit Your “Why” WeeklyWhen you’re burning out, it’s easy to lose sight of purpose. At the end of each week, write down one moment that reminded you why your work matters. This habit builds resilience and re-anchors your ambition in meaning.
💬 Say “No” to Say “Yes” (to What Matters)Ambition requires clarity, not clutter. Practice turning down at least one misaligned request per week. Every “no” protects your focus for a more meaningful “yes,” helping you stay within your optimal 4-6 hour window of true productivity.
Ambition doesn’t mean doing it all. It means doing what matters, sustainably.
You’ve got big dreams. We just want to make sure you still have the energy to live them.
If you’re ready to go from scattered to strategic, upgrade to Arena Pro for exclusive tools, job-matching, and coaching designed to help high-performers like you protect your time and power your next move.
That’s it for this week in sports, media & entertainment!
You got this,
Arena Co-Founders
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