In my first blog we discussed some tips to help better separate yourself in the field of broadcast media. But to use these tips you first need to make a splash in the industry, but how can this be done? Well first things first lets talk about going out and getting yourself involved.
The most important part of sports media is going out and making yourself noticed. Many people get discouraged when they are deterred from doing exactly what they set out to do inn the field of sports media. So many people think its as easy as going out there and being put exactly where they want to be. This however is the farthest thing from the case. Work needs to be put in at the lower levels in order to make a name for yourself to rise up to where you need to be.
The biggest and most important step is to except whatever job you’re given. If you want to jump right into being say a play by play announcer for football expect there to be hundreds others with the same idea as you. If you don’t get where you want to be don’t be discouraged! If you get put doing a sport you don’t enjoy doing something unfamiliar to you then you need to attack it with everything you have. People will notice this and begin to see you as a hard worker and you’re likely to gain more of a following amongst your colleagues.
People are to common to quit when they don’t get what they want in this industry. Once they have been rejected from their top job. You need to realize that the more that you know about everything the more likely you are to progress in the field. As I mentioned earlier if youre trying to do something particular in a field there are likely many others vying for the same position. Having a wide skill set can set you apart and even give you the opportunity to get more money at more positions with a wider range of skills.
The biggest thing I want to convey in this blog is to keep people from getting discouraged in this field. People need to realize the vast number of people in this job all go for the same jobs. Keep your head up and learn as much as possible. As corny as the saying is “knowledge is power”, and that is none more true in this business today. Stay positive and never give up on anything!