Working in Hockey
Working in Hockey
Podcast Description
Working in Hockey is the single best resource for anyone looking to land a career within the great game of Hockey.
Founded in April 2024 by Nick Bowins, Working in Hockey features a free weekly newsletter containing EVERY open job in hockey, booming social media channels with job postings and career advice, and of course a podcast which dives into the various career paths those in the industry have taken.
Cohosted by Lukas Georgas, the show has featured guests such as Pavel Barber and Steve Dangle, to professionals working for NHL teams and hockey product companies alike.
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The show primarily focuses on career development in the hockey sector, showcasing diverse paths taken by industry professionals. Episodes delve into topics like sports marketing, athletic behavior analysis, and entrepreneurial ventures with specific examples such as CCM Hockey's marketing strategies, innovations in hockey equipment from BladeTech, and career advice for job seekers including resume tips and networking in hockey.
Working in Hockey is the single best resource for anyone looking to land a career within the great game of Hockey. The weekly show features guests across the hockey industry, from media personalities, hockey operations executives, coaches, sales and marketing experts, and everything in between!
Founded in April 2024 by Nick Bowins, Working in Hockey features a FREE weekly email newsletter containing EVERY open job in hockey, plus booming social media channels with job postings and career advice, and this podcast which dives into the various career paths those in the industry have taken.
Nick Bowins is joined by Steve Mears, play-by-play broadcaster for the Columbus Blue Jackets, to share his journey from a small-market minor league booth to nearly two decades calling NHL games, offering valuable insights for aspiring broadcasters and hockey professionals alike.
Steve Mears knew he wanted to be a broadcaster by age 10, building his foundation at Bowling Green State University before taking his first job with the Shreveport Mud Bugs of the CHL, then working his way up through the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL Network, and MLB Network before landing his current role with the Columbus Blue Jackets. We talk about the willingness to relocate and grind through minor league jobs, how networking and small-world connections shaped his path, what it takes to prepare for an NHL broadcast, and the resilience it takes to bounce back from layoffs and setbacks in a constantly evolving industry. If you're trying to break into sports broadcasting, play-by-play, or media, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.
🏒 In this episode:
– Building a broadcasting foundation at Bowling Green and breaking in with minor league hockey
– The importance of relocating, networking, and connecting the dots to land jobs
– His path through the Islanders, Penguins, NHL Network, and now Columbus
– What real game-day preparation looks like for an NHL broadcaster
– His best advice on resilience for young professionals trying to break into broadcasting
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