The SportsGrad Podcast

Meet Jarra Davis, the 22 year old content creator blowing up on socials at the moment after he won the ‘Kayo Call Up’ competition that landed him an 8 week internship as a presenter on Fox Footy… but he didn’t stop there. Jarra has taken the opportunity and run with it to not only extend his contract but set up future opportunities, brand deals, and more. There is a lot more to this Law, Economics & Philosophy student than meets the eye. If you want to learn how to grow an audience of 150k followers, sell yourself to massive broadcasters like Fox Sports, or even repurpose the content you’re creating specifically for decision makers on LinkedIn, you’re going to love this chat.We cover:(04:00) - Interview begins(05:02) - Quickfire questions(0:12:47) - How Jarra goes about reaching out to someone(0:15:00) - Jarra’s current work life(0:19:33) - How Jarra started creating content(0:22:02) - Jarra’s experience with the Kayo Call Up(0:25:03) - How Jarra overcomes his fear on LinkedIn(0:27:46) - How Jarra remains consistent with content(0:29:43) - How Jarra landed his first brand deal(0:32:03) - Jarra’s approach to using LinkedIn(0:40:05) - What did Jarra struggle with whilst job hunting?(0:43:41) - How Jarra sells himself to employers(0:54:52) - Jarra’s pitch to Fox Footy(1:04:23) - How Jarra uses psychology research to improve his content(1:06:15) - Jarra’s influences(1:14:07) - What Jarra would do differently if he was Head of Content at the Geelong Cats(1:16:39) - Jarra’s biggest ‘pinch me’ moment(1:18:50) - Jarra’s advice for someone with untapped potentialIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#328: TYPEMedia Content Creator | Cheets#286: GWS Giants Head of Content | Jacob Gaynor#279: Freelance Videographer | Michael BarkerWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Uchitha Wijesekara (AKA Cheets), Founder and Content Creator behind TypeMedia.TypeMedia boasts over 100k followers across Instagram and TikTok, collaborated on posts with Travis Head, and has done brand deals with the AFL, Kayo Sports, Royal Stacks, Toyota and more.But before before Cheets became a full-time creator, he graduated from a criminology degree and began a career in social work, editing videos in his spare time.Eventually his skills got good enough that SportsBet hired him, where he spent nearly 4 years travelling to events like the FIFA World Cup, the Ashes, Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India… and creating content along the way.Now, he’s gone full-time with Type and shares everything that goes into the page you see today.If you want to work in social media in sport, or just want to understand the content world better, you’re going to love this chat with Cheets.We Cover:(03:49) - Interview begins (05:46) - How did Cheets land his collaboration with the AFL?(09:06) - Quickfire questions(18:30) - How Cheets collaborated on a World Cup Final post with Travis Head(30:32) - How did Cheets turn his social work career into a content creation one?(36:03) - How Cheets got hired by Sportsbet(40:51) - Creative process and editing hacks(51:47) - Challenges with being a creator of colour in the AFL industry(01:03:12) - Transition from Sportsbet to TYPEMedia full-time(01:16:48) - What Cheets would do differently if he was a Head of Content at an AFL club(01:26:00) - What Cheets would do differently if he was starting from scratch in 2025If you like this ep, give these a go next:#325: Freelance sports media professional | Brody Burrows#302: Paris 2024 Content Creator | Stella Barry#286: GWS Giants Head of Content | Jacob GaynorWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on the show today is President of the Hawthorn Football Club, Andy Gowers.Andy is an AFL premiership player who played 140 games across Hawthorn and Brisbane, including Hawthorn’s 1991 Grand Final win. After retiring from the AFL, he transitioned into the corporate world with a successful career in wealth management, before returning to the Hawks as Football Director from 2014 - 2017, helping to win 2 premierships and completing the historic “three-peat”.In 2022, Andy was elected President of Hawthorn, stepping in during a complex and challenging period for the club - including strained relationships with some of its Indigenous players - and taking on the responsibility of restoring unity and trust within the club community.He now leads the Hawks into a new chapter, overseeing major projects like the World-class facility, the Kennedy Community Centre, while building up the culture of “The Family Club”.If you want to learn what goes on at the very top of an AFL club, the role of President, and Andy’s career journey, how to lead a football club off the field, or how to combine your business and sporting passions, you’ll love this episode.If you like this ep, give these a go next:#226: Football Australia Chairman | Chris Nikou#217: ICC T20 World Cup CEO | Michelle Enright#187: Netball Australia CEO | Kelly RyanWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Going from a family farm to filming Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena in just 48 hours might sound surreal, but for Brody Burrows, that’s the reality of life as a freelance sports media professional.After building his skills from the ground up, Brody has quickly carved out a name for himself in the world of sports social media, working across events like the Australian Open, Gather Round, and content for Paramount+.If you’re unsure where to start, Brody’s story is proof that being proactive, backing yourself, and not taking no for an answer can take you a long way in sport.ABOUT THE GUEST:Meet Brody Burrows, a freelance sports media professional working across major sporting events and brands. Whether it’s filming Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, producing content alongside the Socceroos and Paramount+, or remotely managing A-Leagues social posts from his family farm, Brody’s work keeps him close to the action and the athletes that shape it.We cover:04:21 – Interview begins05:08 – Quick-fire questions13:32 – How does Brody explain what he does to friends and family?14:56 – What did Brody need to learn to get to the spot he’s at now?16:44 – What sparked Brody’s journey into his road to sport?22:52 - How did Brody land his role at Tennis Australia?26:54 - Do you have to be able to do everything when it comes to getting a social media role in sport?30:35 - What does Brody find are the biggest challenges of getting into social media in sport?32:03 - How did Brody convince his friends and family about making the move into sport?33:45 - Were there any moments where Brody felt it may have been too hard to break in?39:44 - How does Brody go about networking given his location?46:11 - How has Brody used analytics to improve his content?53:29 - What does success look like for Brody?55:42 - What is something Brody wished more people asked him about?57:45 - Brody’s pinch-me moment1:01:20 - Where would Brody be if he wasn’t working in sport?1:02:14 - Interview endsIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#302: Paris 2024, Content Creator | Stella Barry#286: Inside the GWS Giants social media strategy with Jacob Gaynor#258: How to balance freelance work in sport and a regular 9-5 job with Chris MacPhersonWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transitioning from a law and communications degree into a marketing role is a huge leap, however for Veronica Steer, she made it happen.In this episode taken from the recent SportsGrad Meetup in Sydney, AFL Marketing Manager Veronica Steer takes us through her career transition and what it truly takes to market Australian Football in growth markets like Sydney and Queensland.If you’re wanting to learn more about what it takes to work in sports marketing, this episode is for you.ABOUT THE GUEST:Meet Veronica Steer, Marketing Manager at the AFL’s Fan Hub whose job is all about helping more people fall in love with Australia’s game. Whether it’s planning campaigns, creating content, or diving into community engagement, her mission is clear: grow the game, especially in places and communities where footy isn’t front of mind.We cover:00:23 - Interview begins01:20 - Quickfire questions04:03 - Did Veronica think sport was an option out of uni?05:56 - What did the AFL take a liking to in Veronica’s application?07:34 - What’s the overarching goal for Veronica’s department?10:43 - What are employment challenges that Veronica has seen?12:15 - What was an outstanding recent hire that Veronica made?13:13 - How is the culture at the AFL as a work environment?13:53 - What’s the process behind landing a game development role?14:53 - What’s exciting Veronica about the future of the AFL?16:14 -Veronica’s experience with Round 017:08 - Q&A Starts18:13 - Are there any plans for the AFL to go international again?19:05 - What’s one underrated skill that a marketing manager should have going into a role?20:02 - Does Veronica’s department look into community clubs?21:00 - How can Veronica tell when campaigns resonate with fans?21:35 - What’s the most underrated channel of communication that Veronica uses?22:20 - How does Veronica see AFL 9s developing?23:34 - A pinch me moment for Veronica?24:45 - Interview endsIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#289: How to move from London to Australia and work in Sports Marketing | George Ludlow’s journey to Gemba.#286: Inside the GWS Giants social media strategy with Jacob Gaynor#280: How to get a Sports Marketing job in the English Premier League with Alex KingWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I’m still learning to fully understand the sports industry”That was Pruthvi Shivaram at this past Thursday’s Meetup in Melbourne, where we hosted a panel featuring not only Pruthvi, but Brant Hubber and Bianca Litchfield.In this chat, we go through a range of topics, including each of the panelists career journey’s and some valuable career advice for people from all perspectives, among other things.If you’re in the UK and want to meet people in sport, come to our final SportsGrad Meetup in London on Wednesday July 3 here.ABOUT THE PANEL:Bianca Litchfield is the Community Foundation Partnerships Coordinator at Collingwood FC, specialising in developing partnerships to help facilitate Collingwood’s community programs.Brant Hubber is the Partnerships Account Coordinator at the AFL, working with stakeholders to help deliver partnerships with the AFL.Pruthvi Shivaram is a Strategy Consultant at Gemba, specialising in solving a range of commercial, strategic, or operational problems for clients relating to sport.We cover:09:13 – Panel begins11:07 – How did Pruthvi end up in a consulting role?16:09 - Bianca’s career journey20:32 - What was Brant’s approach to get into the AFL?27:24 - What does life at Gemba look like for Pruthvi?30:46 - How can people learn about strategy?35:10 - What does Bianca’s role look like?39:24 - What did Gather Round look like for Brant?45:17 - What kept Brant motivated in his early years at the AFL?47:46 - How would the panel describe a managerial or leadership position and how would they lead effectively?51:33 - How does Brant navigate being on maximum term contracts?54:18 - How did Bianca progress to the Community Foundation Partnerships Coordinator role from her previous roles at Collingwood?57:30 – Panel endsIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#314: How Kiri Madhani pivoted into commercial partnerships at DAZN#303: Gemba, Marketing Strategy Consultant | Sam Waring#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth SuriWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I’ll give you a job tomorrow cause I need people now”.That was SANFL Head of Game Development Brad Humphrey at our recent Adelaide SportsGrad Meetup, where we were treated to 3 panelists who spoke on the night about topics ranging from AI in sport, to what they look for when hiring new staff. This is a must-listen if you’re wanting to understand the sports industry from 3 unique perspectives.If you’re wanting to still get involved in SportsGrad Meetups, grab your free ticket hereABOUT THE PANEL:Brad Humphrey is Head of Game Development at the SANFL. Specialising in growing football within schools across SA.Peter Giannes is Head of Participation at Volleyball SA. Helping to grow volleyball throughout SA. Christian Rodriguez is Marketing Coordinator at Football Australia, overseeing club development. We cover:04:38 – Panel Starts07:56 – How did Brad swap careers?14:11 – Christian's journey18:29 – How old was Christian when he decided to throw everything at football?20:01 – What challenges/opportunities do being in a more under resourced orgainsation like Volleyball SA bring for Peter22:00 – How does AI play into Peter’s recruitment process?24:38 – What does an ideal candidate who knows how to use AI look like?27:54 – How is the panel learning how to use AI?32:03 – What was a recent interview answer that stood out?39:07 – How did Christian keep motivation whilst hustling to reach his goal?43:06 – What are the inclusion policies of the organisations?49:34 – Do you still need to go back to university to achieve higher tier roles?55:23 – What’s the strangest question the panel have asked/heard in an interview?58:37 – How important is it that applicants have experience in a specific sport when applying?1:03:43 – Panel endsIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#280: How to get a sports marketing job in the English Premier League with Alex King#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth Suri#239: Journey to Head of Community at Melbourne City FC with Sunil MenonWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to meet people in sport at a SportsGrad MeetupWant a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pivoting careers at 30 can be seen by a lot of people as daunting, but for Charlie Barlow, she made a change into motorsport work.Charlie is the Development Manager at Motorsport Australia, leading programs like Girls on Track, First Gear, and Esports to get more people doing more motorsport, more often. But her journey into the industry didn’t begin until she made a bold decision at 30 years old to go all in on a career she truly loved.After years in real estate, construction, and admin roles, Charlie went back to uni, studied journalism, worked unpaid gigs, and eventually became a journalist at Supercars, before stepping into her current role shaping the future of motorsport participation in Australia.She’s also built a following on Social Media as a leader for Women in Motorsport, and recently was part of Channel 7’s national coverage of the Shannons SpeedSeries.In this episode, we discuss how Charlie made a career change at 30, how she was able to break into motorsport, and how she managed to accomplish her career goals even when it seemed impossible.Lastly, Charlie is our guest speaker at the Brisbane SportsGrad Meetup coming up on Thursday June 24, so if you want to connect with her, grab a ticket from our website.We cover:(02:38) – Interview begins(04:33) – Quickfire Questions(15:14) – What Charlie did about her career once she turned 30(30:45) – How Charlie started to build experience in sport(42:58) – Charlie's role with Motorsport Australia(30:45) – How Charlie started to build experience in sport(57:47) – The impact of Charlie's personal brand on her career(1:08:13) – What opportunity exists for those wanting to grow their personal brand on social media?(1:14:05) – Advice to her younger selfIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#289: How to move from London to Australia and work in Sports Marketing | George Ludlow’s journey to Gemba#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows FC in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth Suri#208: How to make a career change into the sports industry with Kerry GassnerWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.Episode timestamps:(01:01) - Introduction(02:53) - Reuben's journey into the sports industry(06:34) - What is SportsGrad?(09:48) - How competitive it is to get a job in sport industry(13:03) - Strategies to enter the sports job market(17:15) - The role of LinkedIn in building a personal brand(21:25) - LinkedIn content strategy to follow while in University(24:54) - How to find career direction in sport(28:59) - Most In demand skills in sports industry(31:46) - How to build connections without feeling forced(38:06) - How do you start networking with industry professionals while at Uni(44:43) - What to say while networking(48:14) - Networking strategies for internships(50:28) - Importance of having a mentor for a career in sport(53:27) - How to get better at communication(54:39) - Certifications to gain leverage in the job market(56:37) - Advice on practical steps to help in career journey in sportTo learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you pivot your career to the commercial side of sport so you can grow the game you love?Kiri Madhani breaks down how she transitioned from game development roles to become a Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at DAZN growing women’s football in Europe.If you feel like your career is a bit stuck, this is your roadmap.About the guest:Kiri Madhani Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at DAZN, and is part of the team recently short-listed for Football Business of the Year Award at the 2025 Women’s Football Awards.Plenty to look out for in this conversation including Who is DAZN and what makes them a massive player in the sports media world. How Kiri consciously pivoted her career from game develop roles across university sport and charities into the Commercial world working with $Million deals and major rights holders. Plus tools on how to handle difficult conversations and work with others effectively. Kiri is one of my oldest friends in the sports industry, so naturally we go off topic a little from time to time, but I hope you enjoy.We cover:(00:00) - Interview begins(03:05) - Introduction(08:35) - Quick fire questions(20:01) - Kiri's role at DAZN explained(29:58) - Kiri's involvement in branding & pitching process(32:14) - Selling brand deals(37:25) - Understanding DAZN's offering(41:00) - Working with FIBA Media growing Women's Basketball(45:10) - How Kiri landed the role at DAZN(50:09) - How the FISU Forum in France influenced Kiri's career(58:07) - How a side role at London Rowing Club helped Kiri in landing a job in commercial sport(01:04:03) - Tips for a successful interview(01:10:10) - How to have tough conversations with colleagues(01:20:11) - Advice to her younger selfIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#289: How to move from London to Australia and work in Sports Marketing | George Ludlow’s journey to Gemba#290: Inside the 2025 FISU World University Games with Mirinda Kidman#309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia | Reuben Williams, Founder of SportsGradWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To join the next cohort, start by registering for this webinar on April 14: https://lu.ma/g4wjow28Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you go from being a cricket fan to travelling the world with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Adam Gilchrist?Vimal Kumar did just that.In this episode, we unpack his 25+ year journey from newsroom reporter to bestselling author, YouTuber, and one of India’s most trusted voices in cricket journalism. If you're curious about life behind the press box or dreaming of a media career in sport — this one's for you.About the guest:Vimal Kumar is one of India’s most experienced cricket journalists, with over 25 years covering the game across five continents. He’s worked with the BBC, India Today, and CNN-News18, and is the author of Sachin: Cricketer of the Century. Today, he runs a YouTube channel followed by thousands of cricket fans around the world.We cover:(04:27) - How Vimal managed to write a book on legendary Sachin Tendulkar(10:17) - How Vimal landed his first dream job in Media & Journalism(14:13) - Transition from producing documentaries for BBC to covering cricket on TV & around the world(19:07) - What made Vimal stand out to get his first dream job for covering cricket & how to make yourself valuable(24:17) - Skills needed to be the best in media & journalism and overcome challenges(27:31) - How Vimal got an interview with Michael Clarke & Adam Gilchrist(31:44) - Change from working with big TV channels to working as a Freelance Sports Journalist(37:13) - How shift in mindset about social media helped Vimal become a successful Freelance Sports Journalist(40:21) - How learning new skills constantly is important to thrive in today's digital world(43:07) - Highlights from covering sports as a Freelance Journalist including co-hosting a podcast with Ravi Ashwin(48:30) - Vimal's advice on how to create a compelling story that resonates with the audience(53:35) - Things to avoid to build genuine relations with professional athletes like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli(01:01:04) - What the day to day life of a Freelance Sports Journalist looks like(01:10:04) - Stories from travelling the world through sports(01:17:30) - Why India is so obsessed with cricket (in Vimal's opinion)(01:23:48) - What's next for Vimal If you like this ep, give these a go next:#307: CODE Sports, Digital Producer | Jessica Robinson#293: Making the Call, Sports Broadcasters | Lucy and Emma Race#242: The Origins of The Grade Cricketer with Sam PerryWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.