NorthSideSox72 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Just thought some of you folks, particularly those in journalism and/or just out of college, might want to check this out. The Sox are advertising for 3 jobs: Sports Reporter, Stats Stringer and Pitch F/X Tech. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I worked for the sox...it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Too bad I won't be getting my journalism degree until next year. I'm really kicking myself for not taking spanish though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 None are in the field I'm aiming for (communications). Plus, I already have a job for next summer with the Utah Jazz & Salt Lake Bees. The Sox are definitely where I'm looking to work summer after next though, I'll keep an eye on this site, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 You would work for MLB.com with those jobs, not the Sox. But you do work at the stadium, so I guess you could say you work for the Sox. MLB.com offers those jobs for all MLB teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Oct 31, 2007 -> 10:12 PM) I worked for the sox...it was great. What'd you do? Those positions would be fun, but it seems difficult for anyone with a separate full time job to be able to do them, and college students don't get to do it because they aren't around in april/part of may/ and september. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) I bet these jobs don't pay s***. Edited November 1, 2007 by santo=dorf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Nov 1, 2007 -> 04:36 AM) I bet these jobs don't pay s***. I did specifically say this was more oriented towards those just out of college. Its a way in the door in a very competitive field, which generally means lower pay. But thanks for the jab at those who do these things for a living. I am overwhelmed by the staggering profundity of your artfully crafted retort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 1, 2007 -> 08:08 AM) I did specifically say this was more oriented towards those just out of college. Its a way in the door in a very competitive field, which generally means lower pay. But thanks for the jab at those who do these things for a living. I am overwhelmed by the staggering profundity of your artfully crafted retort. Their is no one who does these jobs for a living unless they have some money in the bank or has another job that lets them work the odd hours. They are not full-time jobs and probably pay less than $4000 for the season. $50 a game is probably max. and even that may be high. These things are listed every year, and may not even be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Nov 1, 2007 -> 07:12 AM) Their is no one who does these jobs for a living unless they have some money in the bank or has another job that lets them work the odd hours. They are not full-time jobs and probably pay less than $4000 for the season. $50 a game is probably max. and even that may be high. These things are listed every year, and may not even be available. I know a number of people who string stats or do scoreboard work, etc., for a "living", while in school or elsewhere. And as I said, its a foot in the door. You missed the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 1, 2007 -> 08:14 AM) I know a number of people who string stats or do scoreboard work, etc., for a "living", while in school or elsewhere. And as I said, its a foot in the door. You missed the point. If someone can live on that, God bless them. Does anyone know approximately how much ticket reps make? Do they get commissions? I know someone who the stringing about 10 years ago. I think he got $30 a game. Considering thats 81 x30, thats about $2400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Nov 1, 2007 -> 07:21 AM) If someone can live on that, God bless them. Does anyone know approximately how much ticket reps make? Do they get commissions? I know someone who the stringing about 10 years ago. I think he got $30 a game. Considering thats 81 x30, thats about $2400. I can't honestly say I know. These were grad students, so they were happy making anything at all. I think they also worked for the school, making yet another tiny amount on top of that. And I'd bet the reporter job pays a little more than that - maybe even a living wage. I wasn't encouraging anyone to think about spending their lives running stats for MLB.com. But for people at a certain career stage, this is a pretty good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Working in sports... you'll either love it or hate it. The hours are long, but if you have little responsibility outside of that duty you will enjoy it. Those positions seem more related to game-time duty, so you wouldn't be there all day. The sports reporter position can expect to be at the Cell till 2 in the morning on most gamenights putting together copy after interviewing players postgame. (or rather, holding a recording device just close enough to get the same quotes everyone else is going to print in the morning.) Seriously, though, if you have little responsibility, this is a great foot in the door and a free ticket to 81 home games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Nov 1, 2007 -> 08:12 AM) Their is no one who does these jobs for a living unless they have some money in the bank or has another job that lets them work the odd hours. They are not full-time jobs and probably pay less than $4000 for the season. $50 a game is probably max. and even that may be high. These things are listed every year, and may not even be available. They are resume jobs. Clearly not for people who are trying to make a career out of it, they're for people who are interested in getting a job in sports. These sorts of jobs are the first steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I interned in the sports industry this past summer, don't really plan on going back. The incredibly low pay and horrible hours were just awful. I'm looking at regular 9-5 jobs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Speaking from someone who did a whole bunch of work in the sports industry for pretty much no money. If you can afford it, do it. The experience is priceless. Its not glamorus or anything like that, but the experience is something you will appreicate more and more as life goes on. Broadcasting high school basketball and college football, I got to broadcast the Indiana High School final 4 (think Hoosiers) and a college football game while sitting in the visiting owners box of the RCA Dome, not to mention some of the smaller venues. I met people, and had experiences that I will always value. Yeah, you can make more money working in a factory or something, but you will never forget your time if you are a big sports fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 1, 2007 -> 10:27 AM) I interned in the sports industry this past summer, don't really plan on going back. The incredibly low pay and horrible hours were just awful. I'm looking at regular 9-5 jobs now. I too interned in sports in early 2006, and was happy to get it on my resume to get my 9-5. Those hours suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I did specifically say this was more oriented towards those just out of college. Its a way in the door in a very competitive field, which generally means lower pay. But thanks for the jab at those who do these things for a living. I am overwhelmed by the staggering profundity of your artfully crafted retort. What can I say? My papers in college had to be under 5 pages. Keep things short and to the point. I was talking to a soon to be graduate at U of I this past weekend and she was telling me about her journalism degree and how the good jobs pay $17,000 a year. This topic made me think of that conversation and I have a feeling that these particular jobs aren't worth anything due to the time required to work and the crappy pay. I interned in the sports industry this past summer, don't really plan on going back. The incredibly low pay and horrible hours were just awful. I'm looking at regular 9-5 jobs now. ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyw Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) These jobs are pure crap. Long hours, stressful environment... if you make the right contacts, you might be able to move on to a slightly better crappy position, making $15,000.. maybe... oh, and no benefits - no health care, no dental, no 401K, no paid vacation, no tuition reimbursement... maybe you get free hot dogs and nachos from the media room, and the chance to have Konerko look at you funny when you ask for his autograph... Jobs in sports/media/journalism pay nothing, and they are a suicide career choice in a dead medium. I know, I spent a decade in this field in Chicago. Do yourself a favor - you want a real life? - get a degree in econ or accounting, get a teaching certification, or manage a restaurant.. avoid the sports/media/journalism field like the plague... like lady heroin, its sexy at first, but eats you alive from the inside out. Unless you're KW.. or Mike North.. in which case its the other way around.. and trust me, those guys got problems in their personal lives, too.. big time scary problems. Run as fast as you can in the other direction. You've been warned. Don't say I told ya so, cause I'm tellin ya now... Edited November 2, 2007 by easyw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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