Commentator
Sports commentators describe what’s happening at sporting events to listeners and viewers and offer their opinions.
Average Salary: £13,000 to £80,000 per year
Typical Hours: 39 to 41 hours a week
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During your programme, you will receive opportunities to experience careers within the wider sports sector, where your qualification might not directly provide entry.
Work experience within these areas could provide sound information, advice and guidance that will allow you to make an informed decision regarding your next step.
The following programmes could provide you with exposure to a career within the Sports Marketing & Media sector:
A career within the Sports Marketing & Media industry is perfect for those individuals who have a lifelong affinity with sports and a passion for sales, marketing and creativity.
In the UK alone, there are over 190,000 jobs in the marketing & advertising space, with new opportunities being created all the time.
Learn about just some of the job roles available within the sector…
Sports Journalist
Magazine journalists research and write news articles and features for sports publications.
Average Salary: £18,000 to £40,000 per year
Typical Hours: 37 to 39 hours a week
Sports Photographer
Photographers take and process pictures of sporting events, athletes and products.
Average Salary: £17,250 to £45,000 per year
Typical Hours: 39 to 41 hours a week
Sports Marketing Executive
Marketing executives promote a company’s products, services or brand.
Average Salary: £20,000 to £35,000 per year
Typical Hours: 37 to 39 hours a week
Social Media Manager
Social media managers communicate with organisations’ customers and clients through social media channels.
Average Salary: £23,000 to £75,000 per year
Typical Hours: 38 to 40 hours a week
