According to Forbes, the sports market in North America is expected to be worth more than $73.5 billion by 2019. While that number pales in comparison to the global tech market – at $3 trillion – or the U.S. real estate market – at $30 trillion – sports is growing at a noteworthy clip.
To those interested in sports entertainment, this isn’t much of a surprise. For years, sports teams and athletics enterprises have taken in massive profits thanks to rabid fans and active consumers. You might already own memorabilia from your favorite teams and athletes – but there is another way for you to get involved in this engaging and growing market: make it your career.
Just as growth in the health care sector often encourages more people to become doctors, nurses and medical technicians, the ongoing growth in sports should drive you toward a career in an industry you’ve always been passionate about. Here are a few careers in sports that don’t require top running speeds or impeccable hand-eye coordination:
Sports Reporter
Sports reporters cover sports events – it’s that simple. It isn’t important what media you use to comment on sports, nor does it matter what events you prefer to discuss; sports reporters might write for major newspapers or social media, they might be featured on television or host a radio show. This job is solely focused on spreading the news of and to the sports world. According to Payscale, the average salary for this career hovers around $35,000, but reporters with larger followings can earn much more. [Read more…] about Sports Management and Other Non-Athletic Sports Careers