As we kick off the spring semester, we at the CDO want to highlight resources and upcoming events related to Entertainment/Media/Sports. As we transition from a cohort hiring model in the fall to primarily just-in-time networked hiring in the spring, leverage these resources as you pursue opportunities in Entertainment/Media/Sports.
UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA/SPORTS EVENTS
Entertainment/Media/Sports Recruiting Q&A with MBA Career Advisors, ER&R and Career Peers
Wednesday, February 26 | 11:45am – 12:45pm, in-person | Learn More
Join the Career Development Office – an MBA Career Advisor, a representative from the Employer Relations and Recruiting team and/or a Career Peer – for an informal conversation around navigating just-in-time networked hiring and the current job market in the Entertainment/Media/Sports space. Bring your questions and connect with others who share your industry interests. Between job search strategy, company insights, and peer guidance, we’ll help you gain forward momentum in your search. Register under Workshops in Career Central.
MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
March 7 – 8 | 7:00am – 5:30pm, In person | Learn More
The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference (SSAC) provides a forum for professionals and students to discuss cutting-edge trends in analytics and business to foster innovation in the global sports industry. The Conference is passionately dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion across the industry to advance accessibility and representation in sports. Founded in 2006, SSAC is chaired by co-founders Daryl Morey (MIT Sloan ’00) and Jessica Gelman (HBS ’02) and organized with MIT Sloan students.
ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA/SPORTS ER&R MARKET INSIGHTS – UPDATED 3/17/25
Market Updates
- The ER&R team attended SXSW and some EMS trends include: the rise of niche content and channels, the popularity of the horror genre, the collective desire for escapism in film, movies, streaming shows, books, social media & other products due to global uncertainty.
- EMS is a more nuanced market for MBA recruiting, especially on the full-time side. These industries require a more networked-based approach in the job search as roles are frequently posted on an ad hoc basis with an immediate need to fill them. Since full-time roles require immediate availability, candidates may find opportunities closer to graduation.
- After his SXSW panel Leveling Up Playtime: Engaging Gen Alpha on Roblox, the ER&R team sat down with alumnus Ricardo Briceno (MBA ’08) and discussed the gaming industry more broadly and recruiting opportunities in this space. Ricardo offered to meet with MIT Sloanies on a future trek to LA. He also plans to share two full-time PM roles with his company, GameFam.
- A featured full-time position: Associate Director, North America Publisher Partnerships at Audible.
- A featured internship: Product Manager Intern – TlkTok Shop – Product – Creator Affiliate and Agency at TikTok
Check out the latest weekly updates from our Employer Relations team for more information on which companies are hiring, open roles in Career Central, and market updates. ERR teammate Rachel Seavey will be sharing key updates regarding Entertainment/Media/Sports throughout the spring semester. Regularly reading this content is a great way to stay on top of employer activity.
MBA CAREER ADVISING SUPPORT FOR ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA/SPORTS
Meet 1:1 with an MBA Career Advisor to discuss any career-related topics, including developing your value proposition, fit and feasibility analysis, using AI for your job search, resume/LinkedIn/cover letter reviews, networking guidance, mock interviews, navigating your Plan A/B, career strategy or other career questions you may have.
We strongly recommend working with one advisor on a regular basis to maintain momentum in your search. The sooner you engage with the MBA Career Advising team and the more we know about you, the more we can support you!
To see a full list of MBA support by industry, click here.
MIT SLOAN INDUSTRY ADVISORS AND ALUMNI ADVISORS HUB
Building relationships at target companies within an industry takes intentional follow-up and focus and is key to just-in-time networked hiring so you can uncover opportunities through connections. As you ramp up your networking this spring, we encourage you to utilize the robust network of Sloan alumni! The Contacts & Directories page on Your CDO contains additional resources to find peers, alumni, and faculty.
- MIT Sloan Industry Advisors are alumni experts across 17+ industries who are available to speak with you to help you to navigate the next step of your career journey. Explore their bios below and schedule an appointment to connect with alumni in your industry of interest. There are various Sloan Industry Advisors with experience in Entertainment/Media/Sports! See examples below and the full list of Sloan Industry Advisors by industry here.
| Industry | Advisor | Speciality |
| Media/Entertainment/Sports | Joe Bohringer, SB ’93 | Media/Entertainment/Sports and Data Science/Analytics |
| Media/Entertainment/Sports | David Chan, MBA ’98 | Finance/Media/Entertainment |
| Media/Entertainment/Sports | Perry Solomon, MBA ’98 | Media, Entertainment, Sports, Ecommerce, SaaS |
- Alumni Advisors are MIT alums across the Institute who have volunteered to speak with and help students in their job search. In the Alumni Advisors Hub, you can search using keywords and narrow them down by function, industry, geography, and more. You can also filter down to those offering career advice such as mock and case interviews, resumes reviews, or general career conversations. As of Feb 2025, there are over 100 Alumni Advisors with expertise in Entertainment/Media/Sports!
CAREER RESOURCES: ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA/SPORTS
- Mediabistro – Job board for media-related roles
- Showbizjobs – Job board for entertainment jobs and internships
- Plunkett – Covers trends, financial information, and contact info across 40+ industries, including entertainment and sports
Also check the Entertainment/Media/Sports community page regularly for events, news, and additional information from the CDO pertaining to the Entertainment/Media/Sports sector!
