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\nHey everybody, I\u2019m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast\u2026
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\nIn case you weren\u2019t sure...2020 is still a massive kick to the you know whats. Rest in Power Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of equality for all people, and the rule of law.
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\nFor everyone dealing with wildfires, hurricanes, and our global pandemic, please stay safe - this is a time for diligence, not complacency. I know we all want to get back to normal, but right now that just isn\u2019t our reality...so be safe and be smart, care for your fellow citizens.
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\nBefore we get started with today\u2019s question -- we have a new segment -- I like to call it
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\nThe Stat Line
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\nI get asked just about every day about the state of the sports industry --- so we\u2019re going to give you a quick update each week based on our data at WorkInSports.com - in case you didn\u2019t know, we\u2019re the leading job board in the sports industry and have been for a little over 20 years.
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\nThe Stat Line will consist of at least three valuable data points for you --
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\nHow many jobs are currently in our database. Whether that is an increase or decrease over the previous week, and month. Top categories for job postings, and highlight three jobs currently active on our site that I think are interesting.
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\nSo let\u2019s start with the top line number -- 15,763 active jobs right now on our site.
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\nThat\u2019s a good number -- lots of opportunities -- but let\u2019s get a little nuanced.
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\nIt\u2019s important to see the trends\u2026 in the last week we have added 2,392 sports jobs...the week prior we added 1,842 --- now that\u2019s a short term trend, but it\u2019s good news.
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\nAs for categories -- where is the growth?
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\n2,343 jobs in media/creative -- remember eleven without fans, teams leagues and organizations are still creating content for their digital and social platforms.
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\nOver 6,000 active opportunities in retail/lifestyle - many of these are far more working the register at Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods -- no offense, Dick\u2019s, we love you, in fact, if you want to sponsor this podcast\u2026 call me.
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\nMany of the jobs in retail and lifestyle apply to huge brands like Puma, Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, these brands are thriving right now and they are HUGE businesses.
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\nAs for my three favorite jobs of the week --
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\nZamboni Operator which is about 30 minutes from my house. Back up plan. Happy Gilmore.
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\nAssistant General Manager for a summer collegiate wood bat league which just sounds awesome.
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\nAnd the director of video content for the Tennessee Titans -- I mean I\u2019d be drooling all day making videos of Derrick Henry stiff arms, and I\u2019d get to work with former guest Amie Wells -- so that would be fun,\u00a0
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\nAlright -- that is the stat line!
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\nIf you have data you want me to share on a regular basis -- let me know\u2026 I want to help you all be smarter about your job search! And I\u2019ll get through it a little faster in the future, this was a set the stage episode.
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\nOk onto today\u2019s topic!
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\nSometimes as I prep this show and go through the myriad of questions we receive each week -- rather than handle a specific question, I notice a theme which we can dive into.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6a162c45-ac24-4565-8f1c-34117674084a/wispod-cover.png"}