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Meet Stella Barry, a Social Media Producer for both the Australian Open and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Stella’s work involves creating engaging social media content, where at the Paris 2024 Olympics, she managed influencer partnerships and creatively leveraged trends to engage younger audiences.
With previous experience working at IMG Academy and Nebraska University, Stella’s social media expertise was honed through hands-on roles where she developed content and learned video production, storytelling, and athlete engagement. Her experiences, including working with major global sporting events, provided her with unique insights into the world of digital content in sports.
If you're struggling to break into the sports industry, Stella’s journey offers valuable advice on the power of networking, resilience in the face of rejection, and the importance of gaining diverse experiences. Discover how Stella overcame rejection and used her background in tennis to build a successful career in social media. This interview is perfect for anyone looking to avoid the frustrations of job rejections and gain insights on how to succeed in sports media.
We cover:
(08:34) - Introduction to Stella Barry and her background
(14:02) - Stella’s journey to working with Paris 2024
(20:14) - Challenges of moving to Paris and working in sports media
(27:35) - Insights from working with global sports teams and organisations
(34:46) - Dealing with language barriers in international roles
(41:12) - Strategic approaches in content creation for major sports events
(48:19) - Stella’s experience working as a TikTok host
(55:43) - Managing partnerships and collaborations
(01:01:29) - Highlights from interacting with athletes at the Olympics
(01:08:10) - Future goals and the impact of Olympic experience
If you like this ep, give these a go next:
#170: Cricket Australia, Social Media Producer | Emily Collin
#197: Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Social Media Producer | Sophie Ries
#286: GWS Giants, Head of Content | Jacob Gaynor
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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.
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Meet Angus Yeates, a Management Graduate at Adidas based in Melbourne. Angus’ traineeship has introduced him to multiple parts of Adidas' operations, including category planning, e-commerce, and digital wholesale, where he manages the brand’s presence on Amazon. His role involves optimising product placements, managing retailer partnerships, and driving Adidas’ digital growth in the region. With a career spanning various roles, from umpiring in hockey to working with high-profile sports brands, Angus has built an impressive resume.
If you're a young job hunter interested in working with top global brands in the sports industry, Angus' journey offers invaluable lessons.
We cover:
06:12 - Early career in golf and community connections
06:42 - Strategies for overcoming adversity
07:12 - Value of curiosity in sports careers
08:16 - Graduate journey and future goals
08:48 - Importance of LinkedIn for networking
09:18 - Realities of working in an international brand
10:57 - Challenges and rewards in the golf industry
15:05 - Reflections on overcoming burnout
18:40 - Transition back to Australia and career recalibration
21:16 - Leveraging LinkedIn for international connections
25:55 - Networking strategies and job application tips
32:40 - Skills valuable in the Adidas graduate program
35:59 - Importance of community and local relevance for brands
41:25 - Finding career alignment and networking benefits
54:00 - Experiences with Adidas and sports career tips
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If you like this ep, give these a go next:
#181: Western United FC Commercial Partnerships Coordinator, Nathan Perrone
#211: AFL Partnerships Coordinator, Brant Hubber
#231: Golf Australia Commercial Partnerships Coordinator, Clayton Henderson
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Hello & welcome to episode #300!!!
We made it fam.
And to celebrate, I've packed it all in.
Not gonna lie, it does pitch the SportsGrad platform to you pretty well.
But if I didn't think it could get you hired 10x faster, I wouldn't waste your time.
Hope you enjoy!
We cover:
How to find your niche in the sports industryHow to grow your network rapidlyHow to stand out in a crowd of 1000sAdditional episodes you may enjoy:
#265: Adelaide Crows FC, Community Engagement Manager
#181: Western United FC, Commercial Partnerships Coordinator
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Meet Jeff Dickinson-Fox, the Digital Engagement Manager at the Australian Olympic Committee. Jeff has been working with the AOC in the years leading up to Paris 2024 and recently returned from 16 days of jam-packed days sharing the stories and successes of Australia’s athletes.
Lots to look out for in this podcast including how Jeff directed his degree in Journalism towards Digital Media, what it means to be a Digital all-rounder and why it’s so valuable in 2024, creating your own experience to stand out in applications and much more.
Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#52: How the Brisbane Heat grew a massive following, Nic Laube
#170: How to be a social media producer at Cricket Australia with Emily Collin
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Has Paris got you dreaming of working at a future Olympic & Paralympic Games? Well if Brisbane 2032 is on your radar, Nat Cook (5x Olympian and Sydney 2000 Gold Medalist) is here to inspire you to do just that. Nat is on the Board of the Brisbane 2032 Committee, and back in 2021 she came on to share all of Brisbane’s plans for the Ganes, plus her keys to success as an Gold Medallist.
I’m bringing that ep back to the forefront today because there’s so much Gold in this ep (literally gold medals appear).
For a look inside the initial plans of the Brisbane Organising Committee, and how you can prepare like an Olympian to realise your career dreams, tune into this treasure trove with Nat Cook!
We cover:
•How to plan to host an Olympic & Paralympic Games 10 years out
•What makes Natalie Cook great
•3 critical moments that shaped her today
•The unique power of sport and Olympians
•The importance of learning people’s names
•Why resilience is the most vital part of any job
•The importance of building you and having a dream
Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#273: Journey from Paralympian to Disability Sport Australia Manager with Elle Steele
#16: How to become a Sports Lawyer for the Olympic Games with Garth Towan
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Hello friends! I spent 17 days at the Paris Olympics, today I summarise it for you in an hour.
In this ep I share the 3 key things that shaped my experience, how I aimed to squeeze every bit out of it, plus all the stories from bts.
We hit everything from the impact of the host nation, to the vibe around town, to what it was like running the Olympic Marathon course without training (may have done some permanent damage).
If you're thinking of attending a major event in the future, tune in to get my pov on what it's actually like, and how Paris stacks up against other international events.
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#248: SportsGrad in Europe | Le Tour de France, IOC, UEFA and more
#245: SportsGrad in London - What Reuben's been up to in the UK
#226: What it's like to be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
#225: T20 World Cup tournament time jobs with Jack Lloyd & Harrison Orchard
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Meet Tom Wilkins, the Head of Research at City Football Group for Manchester City FC. City Football Group are one of the biggest sporting bodies in the world, who own and operate Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, New York City FC, Mumbai City FC and 9 other clubs across 5 continents.
Tom’s role as Head of Research involves helping the club understand fans to make better decisions across Fan Engagement, Strategy, Marketing and many more. Basically if a department has a research question they need solved, they turn to Tom and his team.
In this podcast we cover why this role exists internally, key projects Tom has been involved in, asking good questions, setting research briefs, being a strong moderator and remaining objective. We also dive into Tom’s career journey and how this Man City fan landed in his dream job.
We cover:
(06:30) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Tom!
(07:51) Quick-fire questions
(15:26) What does the ‘Head of Research’ at City Football Group do, and what does a day in the life look like?
(17:20) Why does this role exist?
(18:01) What are some of the key projects that Tom has been part of?
(21:05) How to ask good questions when conducting research interviews, to ensure that you receive the more relevant and in-depth results
(25:45) How do they create project briefs?
(30:18) How does Tom remain objective when conducting new research?
(34:10) What sort of learnings do you get out of Moderator Training?
(36:53) How does Tom learn from other industries and sports?
(40:27) How does Tom’s career transpire to make it to Manchester City?
(44:50) Does Tom act proactively in his career growth or has it happened naturally?
(46:32) What does Tom enjoy most about working at City Football Group?
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#85: NBA Vice President of Product Experience, Jay Lee (Part 1)
#87: NBA Vice President of Product Experience, Jay Lee (Part 2)
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Did the Paris Olympics get you in the mood to work on LA 28 or Brisbane 32?
If you’d one day love an epic job at the Olympics, today’s podcast features several people who have been living the dream.
In this pod you’re going to get introduced to people working across Commercial Partnerships, Commercial development, Media rights, PR, Social Media and more.
You’ll find out what they’re doing on the ground, and how they got hold of their dream job.
You'll hear from:
(6:06) - Andrew Ryan - Managing Director of FIBA Media
(10:00) - Hayley Conway - Partnerships Consultant
(15:09) - Briony Carlyon - Media Official for International Golf Federation
(17:13) - Stella Barry - English Content Creator for Paris Olympic Committee
(20:04) - Tom Hickey - Director of Business Development for Brisbane 2032
(24:00) - Kiri Madhani - Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at DAZN
(27:53) - Penelope Roth - Press Conference Supervisor (Tennis & Boxing)
Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#256: Meet the Sail GP staff on the ground in Saint-Tropez
#243: Tom Hickey (Brisbane 2032 Olympics) - Living the dream at the NFL, IOC & Brisbane 2032 Olympics
#148: Andrew Ryan (FIBA Media) - How to sell sports media rights
#171: David Pryles (Hockey Australia CEO)
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Meet Lyndall MacInnes, Project Manager at the Australian Olympic Committee. If you wish you were working on the Paris Olympics this week, well today you’re going to learn how Lyndall navigated career changes across 5+ industries before landing a dream job at the Australian Olympic Committee. Today we dive deep into what her job looks like in the lead up to Paris 2024, unexpected challenges that come with working on an Olympic Games, how she stood out to land this dream job, and much more.
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#285: Journey to Team Manager of a Super Netball Club with Leigh Southern
#254: How to work in SportsTravel with Guy Redhouse
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Meet Lucy and Emma Race, sisters who are the co-founders of Making The Call.
If you haven’t heard of Making The Call, it’s an organisation that develops and delivers pathway programs for women and non binary people in sports media.
Additionally, they’re co-creators of the award winning The Outer Sanctum Podcast, and between them, they are public speakers, broadcasters, board members and producers - just all-round media weapons!
Today we dive deep into their cohort program, Making The Call, how it came to be, where they found the inspiration, how they developed the content, how it’s grown from strength to strength and how you can get involved.
If you’re keen to learn more on how to crack the media industry, make sure to give this episode a listen!
We cover:
(00:37) Who are Lucy and Emma Race from Making The Call?
(01:42) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!
(03:40) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?
(06:45) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Lucy and Emma Race!
(08:22) Quick-fire questions
(17:08) What is Making The Call, and how is it delivered?
(18:45) Their career journeys and how they aligned
(22:45) Where they found a love for broadcasting and how the Outer Sanctum came to be
(27:33) Experiences that have taught them invaluable lessons
(30:37) Lucy’s career journey so far
(32:53) How does Lucy’s background align with Making The Call?
(37:27) What does the curriculum at Making The Call look like, and how is it forever changing?
(48:41) How the media landscape and current cohort influences the Making The Call program
(50:45) How social media and content creation is changing traditional media
(55:40) How Making The Call stands out in comparison to other programs
(1:03:05) Who are some of the people who have been through the program?
(1:10:05) What is their top piece of advice they’ve learnt along the way?
(1:14:48) ASK SPORTSGRAD
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#238: Journey to Sports Diversity & Inclusion Consultant with Rana Hussain
#263: Journey to become a Sports Journalist with Sarah Burt
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This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
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Welcome to part 2 of our 2 part ‘Best of Ask SportsGrad’ episodes!
This is a collection of the most popular questions asked by you guys that have made it to Ask SportsGrad.
Today we’re going to dive into your top questions specifically around job hunting, networking and using LinkedIn. You’ll learn how to find experience when you can’t get any, how to job hunt if you’ve just moved to Australia, what to do if you’re not qualified but really want the job, how to network, and how to find mentors.
Then on the LinkedIn front we answer your questions on what should you be posting about, how to increase engagement if you are posting, plus how to craft your experience section properly.
If you struggling to crack the sports industry job market, put this on repeat.
Tune in and enjoy!
We cover:
(00:49) Welcome to SportsGrad! What is #ASKSPORTSGRAD?
(02:34) How can I best get involved in volunteering?
(05:47) How can I make myself a good candidate for jobs overseas?
(10:04) I’m not fully qualified, should I apply?
(12:05) How can I improve my networking in the sports industry?
(15:03) Where do I even begin when cracking the sports industry?
(17:15) How can I make the most of an internship opportunity?
(21:50) How should I address ‘cultural fit’ on a resume?
(26:03) Any advice on how to best seek a mentor?
(30:41) How do I increase my LinkedIn engagement?
(36:30) What content is suitable to post on LinkedIn?
(41:01) How should I layout the experience section on my LinkedIn?
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#196: 8 steps to set up your LinkedIn profile like a pro
#200: How to get a job in sport without getting lucky
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Welcome to part 1 of our 2 part ‘Best of Ask SportsGrad’ episodes!
This is a collection of the most popular questions asked by you guys that have made it to Ask SportsGrad.
Today we’re going to dive into your top questions specifically around cover letters and interviewing. You’ll learn how to stand out in a cover letter, how to make sure you get to the interview stage, and how to follow up after an application if you don’t hear back. Then on the interview front, we answer your questions on interview nerves, preparation you should do, questions you can bring in and more.
If you struggling to crack the sports industry job market, put this on repeat.
Enjoy!
We cover:
(00:45) Welcome to SportsGrad! What is ASK SPORTSGRAD?
(02:22) How should I structure my cover letter?
(04:58) What can I do to talk about transferrable skills in my cover letter?
(07:59) This is how a hiring manager wants you to respond to interview questions
(11:32) How can I beat the job interview nerves?
(14:14) How can I best prepare for an interview? Should I reach out to someone in a similar position?
(20:04) What’s the best way to follow up on an interview?
(24:27) How should you respond if a team asks if you have a favourite team you support?
(27:37) How to answer the inevitable interview question “so, do you have any questions for us?”
(31:13) What do I need to prepare for a phone interview?
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#128: Kimberlee Furness (Netball Australia) - How to sell yourself in a cover letter
#200: How to get a job in sport without getting lucky
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This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
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Meet Mirinda Kidman, Manager of Delegation Services for the FISU World University Games 2025.
If you’ve never heard of FISU before, this episode is going to open your world to one of the largest employers in the sports industry - university sport. Based out of Germany in the Rhine-Ruhr region, the 2025 games will host over 10,000 athletes and officials from 170 countries across 12 days.
In this episode, we dive into the World Uni Games, the second largest multi-sport event in the world after the olympics, and you’ll learn how Mirinda crafted her career to this position, what she does, and how she became a stand out candidate. Plus, why she loves being part of the SportsGrad Community all the way over in Germany.
Enjoy the episode!
We cover:
(00:34) Who is Mirinda Kidman?
(01:40) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!
(03:31) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?
(07:30) What’s it like working in Europe with all of the major events on at the moment?
(09:45) Quick-fire questions
(16:52) Who are FISU World University Games and what do they do?
(21:50) Why is the FISU so much larger than other university sports across the globe?
(25:41) What planning is required in the year prior to the Games?
(29:48) How many people work at FISU and will there be opportunities to work there in the future?
(31:49) What does Mirinda’s role involve as the Manager of Delegation Services?
(40:15) How did Mirinda get her role, and how did she get accepted?
(46:15) How did Mirinda stand out in her application for this role?
(49:10) Why did Mirinda join the SportsGrad Community?
(51:10) What other professionals should get involved in the SportsGrad Community?
(52:20) Mirinda’s advice for those applying for roles at major events
(55:15) ASK SPORTSGRAD
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#289: How to move from London to Australia and work in sport with George Ludlow
#283: How to get your first full-time job in sport with Hayley Gorman
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This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.
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Interested in making the move to Australia to land a job in sport? Meet George Ludlow, an Account Manager at Gemba who has just made the move from London!
George has transformed his life from leaving behind a career in property he wasn’t passionate about, to now working on some of the most lucrative partnerships in Australian sport, including Toyota’s sponsorship of the AFL, Australia’s biggest sport. To arrive at what he describes as his dream job, George started his quest for a role in sport in Australia almost 8 months ago and has been extremely proactive in his approach.
Today we dive into exactly how he made the move overseas, what he did to stand out, how he felt taking such a big risk, and his best tips on how you can take your career around the world.
Enjoy the episode!
We cover:
(00:32) Who is George Ludlow?
(01:53) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!
(03:25) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?
(07:46) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast George
(09:10) Quick-fire questions
(13:56) What is George’s role at Gemba?
(15:45) George’s career journey post-university to when he decided to move to Australia
(19:54) What made George initially choose the property industry over sports?
(21:06) How did George decide to make the jump to work in sports overseas? Was he nervous?
(22:08) How did George find out about SportsGrad whilst in the UK, and how did it benefit him once he arrived in Australia?
(26:49) What was the interview process like at Gemba?
(30:17) How have George’s feeling towards moving overseas changed now that he has landed a job?
(31:20) What has he loved most about being in Melbourne?
(32:21) Was it easier for George to find roles when he arrived, or was it possible while it was overseas?
(34:18) What can people be doing to reduce the time job hunting in a new country?
(36:59) George’s advice for someone who is thinking about moving overseas
(41:52) ASK SPORTSGRAD
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Additional episode you may enjoy:
#251: How to move to London and land a job in sport with Chris Dobson
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This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
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Meet Ashleigh Newton-Spence, the Competitions Coordinator at Champion Data.
If you’re not familiar with Champion Data, they’re the company behind the statistics of some of your favourite sports - think the AFL, Netball Australia and LIVGolf!
Ash has been with Champion Data for over 8 years, and previous to this worked in radio production, and at Channel 10 as a Production Assistant. She’s also one of our beloved SportsGrad Pro Members, so make sure to connect with her inside the Community.
Lots to look out for including how to manage people effectively, how to grow within an organisation, and the ins and outs of coordinating match days. Make sure to have a listen, it’s a good one!
We cover:
(00:32) Who is Ashleigh Newton-Spence?
(01:42) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!
(02:32) What’s going on inside the Community? Community info night, events and wins.
(05:42) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Ash!
(06:34) Who is Champion Data and what do they do?
(09:04) Quick-fire questions
(18:13) What does the Competitions Coordinator do at Champion Data?
(23:07) What makes a great data capturer?
(25:21) Do you have to be good with statistics to work at Champion Data?
(27:56) How does Ash continue to develop and grow whilst being at an organisation for 8+ years?
(30:32) Challenges Ash faces at work
(33:05) How did Ash develop her ‘people skills’ and how did she practice it?
(37:31) The essential skills to work in a role like Ash’s
(41:01) What other departments are there at Champion Data?
(43:54) Why Ash got into the SportsGrad Pro Community, and what has she gotten out of it?
(48:38) What advice would Ash give to her younger self?
(51:35) ASK SPORTSGRAD
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#206: How to get into sports analytics with Libby Owen (Champion Data)
#210: How to be an AFL Commentator with Brian Taylor
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Meet Jeffrey Leong, the Sponsorship Manager at MKTG Sports + Entertainment.
He has over 5 years of experience in Sports Marketing, currently managing brands such as Great Southern Bank and Cadbury. Through this, he leverages their partnerships through rights-holders such as the Brisbane Heat, Carlton FC, Football Australia & Rugby Australia.
Lots to look out for including how to work in sponsorship management and what it’s like working in sports marketing!
This episode is what we call a ‘Career Q&A’ and is a taste of the online events you get access to as a SportsGrad Member. If you like what you’re hearing but want to learn more, we have a Community Information Night on June 12th coming up, in time for the Community officially opening on August 13th. You can register for the free event here.
Enjoy the episode!
We cover:
(00:28) Who is Jeffrey Leong?
(01:43) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast! Here’s what’s going on inside the Community…
(13:50) Welcome to the Career Q&A Jeff!
(16:01) Jeff’s introduction - who is he and what is his career journey?
(19:13) What is MKTG Sports + Entertainment and what do they do?
(20:19) What does Jeff do as a sponsorship manager?
(23:22) What does a day in the life look like in Jeff’s role?
(28:39) How does Jeff work with large brands such as Cadbury?
(32:32) The benefits Jeff sees in professional development and additional studies
(34:14) Challenges Jeff has had in his role and how he overcomes them
(35:10) Jeff’s long-term goals in the industry
(36:59) What does career progression look like at MKTG?
(38:39) How Jeff stood out in his interview at MKTG
(42:37) How does Jeff stay passionate in his role?
(44:09) The logistics between clients and rights-holders and how they manage business relationships
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#244: Event Management at Cricket Australia with Katie Staniforth
#253: How the AFL analyse their data with Penny Privett
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Meet Jacob Gaynor, the Social Media Manager of the most followed club account in the AFL, the GWS Giants.
They have attracted attention this season by taking an approach that some see as a little bit edgy, however the numbers speak for themselves. The Giants have topped the list for follower growth in 2024, gaining 10k more than second place, Collingwood FC.
The Giants have been very deliberate about their challenger brand, and Jacob holds nothing back about what goes into what you see on the surface.
Plus, for those Social Media Managers who want to be the most responsive and engaging, you’re going to absolutely love the level of preparation Jacob puts into hitting you with the right meme at the right time. Strange that meme skills are a thing in 2024, but it’s working, and we think you’re going to love hearing from Jacob who’s on top of the AFL social media world right now.
Enjoy the episode!
We cover:
(00:47) Who is Jacob Gaynor?
(02:08) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!
(04:08) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?
(06:44) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Jacob!
(07:27) Quick-fire questions
(14:10) What are the series of jobs that lead Jacob to the Giants?
(17:15) Who are the Giants trying to target on socials, and how do they do so?
(21:20) What type of brand are the Giants wanting to build, and how do they continue ‘being the disruptor’?
(27:12) How does the media team plan and prepare their content and memes?
(36:15) How does Jacob save and organise future content?
(39:40) Do the Giants look at their metrics and how does the reviewing and reporting work?
(45:19) How does the social team work with commercial partners to mutually align?
(47:26) How Jacob builds relationships with players at the Giants
(51:13) Who does Jacob look up to in the industry?
(54:57) Jacob’s advice for other social media managers
(58:50) ASK SPORTSGRAD
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Additional episode you may enjoy:
#124: Hamish McLachlan - How to commentate the AFL grand final
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This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.
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Meet Leigh Southern, the Team Manager of the newest professional team in Melbourne, the Melbourne Mavericks Super Netball Club.
If you’re looking to work in operations in sport, team management, or want to know how people have made career changes into sport, you’re going to love Leigh’s story.
Leigh started his career in the tourism industry, but after a while realised it just wasn’t for him. Not one to sit back, he did his research and came across a company called Stage & Screen, and began working on their Cricket Australia account to look after all their travel. This led to roles with the Melbourne Renegades and the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, before landing at the Mavs.
If you think you’d love to travel week in and week out with a professional team, listen to how Leigh made it his career. Lots to look out for including the skills you need to work in a similar role, the behind the scenes of what goes on during a game day, and how to go from being a babysitter for a WBBL club to a team management role.
Enjoy this episode!
We cover:
(00:29) Who is Leigh Southern?
(01:48) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Community! Here’s what’s going on…
(05:15) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Leigh!
(06:11) Quick-fire questions
(13:43) What does Leigh do as a Team Manager with the Melbourne Mavericks?
(15:59) How Leigh manages all of his various responsibilities
(20:33) What’s it like being part of a new professional sporting club?
(25:53) What does a game day look like versus a regular day?
(32:00) Leigh’s experience prior to this role (Flight Centre, Stage & Screen (working with Cricket Australia/Cricket Victoria), WBBL, Melbourne Stars, Indian Women’s Cricket Team, T20 World Cup, and more.
(45:50) Challenges Leigh has faced and how he has overcome them
(49:15) Top skills needed to work in a team/operations management role, and advice he would give to his younger self
(54:43) ASK SPORTSGRAD
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Additional episode you may enjoy:
#284: Journey to Football Operations Manager at the Sydney Swans with Steph Maiolo
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Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!
This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
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Meet Steph Maiolo, the Football Operations Manager at the Sydney Swans Football Club.
Over the past 6 years, she’s climbed her way up the ladder at the Swans, starting as an intern, to a coordinator, to now a manager! Lots to look out for including how to work in football operations and the skills you need to do so.
If you enjoy this chat with Steph, come along to the Sydney SportsGrad Meetup on May 16th, where she’ll be one of our guest speakers! You can grab a ticket via our website linked below.
Make sure you tune in, it’s a great one.
We cover:
(00:42) Who is Steph Maiolo?
(01:40) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast! Here’s what’s happening inside the Community…
(04:47) Welcome to the podcast Steph!
(05:50) Quick-fire questions
(11:28) What does it look like being a Football Operations Manager in the AFL?
(12:14) How Steph went from an intern at the Swans through to a Manager
(13:46) What was Steph doing that made her stand out for promotions?
(15:41) Advice Steph would have for interns looking to stand out
(16:22) Steph’s favourite parts of working in football operations
(17:33) What a match day looks like versus a regular day and how Steph stays organised
(20:24) What does the off-season look like for those working in the AFL?
(22:30) Challenges in Steph’s role
(24:04) Times Steph has had to navigate mistakes at work
(25:19) The top skills needed to be a Football Operations Manager
(28:17) If you want to work in a similar role, this is what Steph recommends you do…
(31:14) Advice for networking events
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#193 - Suzie Rhydderch (Sydney Swans) - How to be a psychologist in the AFL
#244 - Katie Staniforth (Cricket Australia) - Event Manager at Cricket Australia
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Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!
This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.
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Meet Hayley Gorman, the Workforce Coordinator at UniSport Australia, and one of our beloved SportsGrad Members!
We met Hayley last year in October when she joined the Community, and was working part-time for the Bicycle Network. Since then, she’s gone to land her first full-time role, as well as become a super active and well-known member within SportsGrad.
Lots to look out for including how to land your first full-time job in sport, tips to improve your networking and leadership skills, what it’s like moving interstate for a job, and how being a SportsGrad Member has helped her career.
Enjoy this episode!
We cover:
(00:39) Who is Hayley Gorman?
(01:37) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast! Here’s what's going on in the Community…
(03:59) Welcome Hayley!
(05:28) Quick-fire questions
(08:48) What does Hayley do at UniSport Australia as the Workforce Coordinator?
(12:37) The roles Hayley had before her first full-time role in sport
(14:42) How does Hayley balance FT work and travel/fun
(18:21) How did the application at UniSport work and how did Hayley stand out?
(20:01) Why did Hayley become a SportsGrad Member?
(23:30) How Hayley has found confidence within herself
(27:28) What are the skills most important in people-facing roles, and how does Hayley practice them?
(29:59) How Hayley decided to make the move interstate and tips she has if you’re thinking of doing the same
(32:42) When has Hayley utilised her network in sport?
(36:33) What is something Hayley wishes she could tell her first year of uni self?
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Additional episodes you may enjoy:
#168: Geordie Miles (Spark Event Group) - How to turn casual work into a full-time career
#231: Clayton Henderson (Golf Australia) - Journey to Commercial Partnerships Coordinator
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👉 Become a SportsGrad Member
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Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!
This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au
Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.
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