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.
What if one small shift could unlock your next big opportunity?
Whether you're looking to land a new role or simply grow your network in sports, media, and entertainment, this week's lineup is built to move you forward with intention.
Here’s what you’ll find:
📌 250+ job opportunities in sports, media & entertainment🎟️ Can’t-miss industry events for real-world connections
📊 A deep dive into what it really takes to break into sports analytics—featuring Josh Goldberg’s expert advice
Let’s make this week a turning point.👇
💼 Hot Jobs on Arena
💰 Los Angeles Times | Finance Representative
Los Angeles, CA | $45,760 - $49,920/yr
📻 SiriusXM | Subscriber Retention Marketing Coordinator
New York, NY | $52,000 - $64,500/yr
📊 Arizona State University - Sun Devil Athletics | Business Operations Specialist
Tempe, AZ | $55,000 - $59,999/yr
🎯 The Walt Disney Company | Addressable Associate Account Manager
New York, NY | $61,500 - $82,300/yr
🏀 Golden State Warriors | Manager, Premium Suite Sales
San Francisco, CA | $68,640/yr
🎵 United Talent Agency | Analyst, Music Operations
New York, NY | $70,000 - $75,000/yr
👑 Sacramento Kings | Account Manager, Premium Membership Services
Sacramento, CA | $76,800 - $96,000/yr
🏈 Washington Commanders | Financial Analyst, FP&A
College Park, MD | $80,000 - $85,000/yr
🧩 Mattel Sales Corp. | Associate Manager, Global Brand Marketing - Games
El Segundo, CA | $110,000 - $125,000/yr
🎟️ Upcoming Industry Events
📸 Los Angeles Photography Create Now
Hosted by Adobe
🗓️ July 22 |📍Los Angeles, CA | Register here
Join Adobe for a high-energy evening made for makers, visionaries, and visual storytellers. They’re bringing the latest from Photoshop, Lightroom & more.
🎙️Podcaster Meet Up: DC
Hosted by Riverside, ZMB Media & IMG Studios
🗓️ July 23 |📍Washington, DC | Register here
A casual networking event for podcasters, producers, and audio creators to connect, collaborate, and share resources in person.
💡 Silicon Valley Wellness Labs: The Future of Performance
Hosted by OptiGenix
🗓️ July 31 | 📍San Francisco, CA | Register here
Explore innovations at the intersection of wellness, neuroscience, and tech, featuring performance experts and founders.
📱 XP Exchange - Media, Tech, Gaming, Esports Community Networking
Hosted by NEST
🗓️ July 31 | 📍Toronto, ON | Register here
A dynamic mixer for marketers, content creators, and digital strategists looking to build real-time connections.
⚽ ATL on the World Stage: Marketing in the Era of the World Cup
Hosted by AMA Atlanta
🗓️ August 6 | 📍 Atlanta, GA | Register here
A conversation on how brands, agencies, and marketers can prepare for the marketing opportunities tied to global events like the FIFA World Cup.
Truth Seekers Summit
Hosted by Paramount+
🗓️ August 14 | 📍Virtual | Register here
A virtual summit experience that will be diving into how storytelling, innovation, and ethics shape the future of content and information.
📊 Breaking Into Sports Analytics: What You Actually Need to Know
Trying to land a role in sports analytics? It’s one of the fastest-growing areas in the industry, but also one of the most misunderstood. What separates the people who get in from the ones who stay stuck?
Arena member, Josh Goldberg, a sports analytics leader with experience at Disney, Fanatics, Tampa Bay Lightning, and more breaks this down in his content series focused on how to actually navigate your career in sports analytics.
Here are a few lessons from his playbook:
1. Relationships > Resumes
Your network is your edge. In a competitive field like sports, getting in often comes down to who knows you and how you’ve built trust, not just your technical chops. Start early, follow up, and invest in real conversations.
2. Learn by Doing, Not Just Studying
Analytics isn’t just theory. Josh recommends going deep on real-world projects, internships, and experiences that mirror what you’ll actually do on the job. Bonus points if you can tie insights to business outcomes. Dive deeper into: Industry Knowledge & Experiences - Understanding the Playing Field here.
3. Stay Curious, Stay Current
The tools change fast - SQL, Tableau, Python, and more. But what stands out isn’t just the tools, it’s how you apply them. Think: how did you use data to solve a problem or influence a decision? Dive deeper into: Skills – Mastering the Tools of the Trade.
4. Conferences and Community Matter
Don’t sleep on events like the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. They’re not just learning hubs—they’re where hiring conversations happen. Josh got his first break thanks to one.
Follow Josh Goldberg for more sports analytics insights and advice here.
That’s it for this week in sports, media & entertainment!
Let’s look ahead,
Arena Co-Founders
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