As a graduate student at Emerson College, you will have access to a variety of exclusive benefits and opportunities that will help prepare you to take your career to the next level.
Global Networking Opportunities
Emerson’s faculty and alumni span the globe, allowing you exclusive access to our professional networks. Our extensive network connects you to internship and employment opportunities with major league sports in cities like Boston, Los Angeles, Barcelona, and Sydney.
Boston is one of the few cities in the country with all four major sports teams and is a Top 10 sports media market. Emerson’s location in the heart of Boston gives you direct access to networking with professional sports organizations.
Our students have interned at renowned organizations such as:
- Boston Bruins;
- Boston Red Sox;
- ESPN;
- FC Barcelona LA Olympic Committee (2024);
- Fox Sports;
- Los Angeles Dodgers;
- New England Patriots;
- New England Revolution;
- NFL;
- Real Madrid;
- Riot Games;
- San Diego Padres;
- United Nations.
Career Outlook for Sports Communication Graduates
The field of sports communication is one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries, with a 7% job growth projected over the next 10 years. Our practical approach to education ensures that students complete the School of Communication’s Sports Communication graduate program with the expertise and knowledge needed to succeed in the modern sports industry.
Graduates go on to work in the following industries:
- College and Professional Sports Information
- Esports
- Sports Agentry
- Sports Diplomacy
- Sports Event Management
- Sports Journalism
- Sports Management
- Sports Podcasting
- Sports Public Relations
- Sports Punditry
- Team and League Media Relations
A Student’s Perspective
Get the Emerson Edge with Our Graduate Student Benefits
Once you commit to graduate school at Emerson, you’re automatically enrolled in our Emerson Edge program. Emerson Edge is designed to help you network with peers, alumni, faculty, and staff to ensure you’re getting what you need out of your graduate program including career exploration, resume building, financial planning, and access to exclusive events for students and alumni.
Emerson Edge Benefits
- Career exploration and preparedness: Work with the Career Development Center to discuss your interests and skills to investigate different career paths. Our Career Development team reviews industry trends and updates you on emerging career paths and industries. Start with the Graduate Career Action Plan to learn about your skills, the Emerson community, industry, and network. Work with our team to craft your resume, cover letter, and portfolio and receive access to exclusive job listings.
- Attend graduate student events: Meet new friends and network with your colleagues in the graduate community at in-person and online events hosted by the Graduate Student Association.
- Work with your graduate program director: Your graduate program director serves as a mentor to you and your classmates. They’ll help you connect with alumni, identify internship and career opportunities, and build a class schedule that excites you.
- Network with Emerson alumni: Our alumni network consists of 51,000+ proud Lions. Meet alumni from around the globe through Emerson’s exclusive Emerge platform, and in-person and virtual events hosted by our Alumni Relations team. Our alumni are known for helping each other out, from mentoring opportunities to career guidance, and you’ll join one of the best alumni networks in the country.
- Consult with our Lacerte Family Writing and Academic Resource Center to create a work-life balance plan and receive feedback on writing projects and coursework for native and non-native English speakers.
- Find graduate housing: Work with our Off-Campus Student Services to find off-campus graduate housing, roommates, neighborhood and budgeting advice, and even learn how to sign a lease.
- Explore our accessible resources: Coordinate with our Student Accessibility Services to receive access and support to our graduate programs and courses, activities, and services to ensure your needs are met while studying at Emerson.