Best of WorkInSports Podcast 2022: New England Patriots’ Tamara Brown

As the sun sets on 2022, the WorkInSports Podcast is gearing up to deliver tips that will give your career prospects a boost in 2023. Before we jump into the new year fresh, we’re taking time to reflect on some of the best sports career advice our expert guests have provided over the past 12 months. Broadcasting is a popular aspect of the sports industry, and as such, it is competitive and difficult to break into, especially in bigger markets and at the national level. Take the New England Patriots’ Tamara Brown, who currently serves as the team’s reporter/producer. Brown’s journey into sports media began during her undergraduate years at Virginia Tech, where she worked in the Hokies’ media relations department during the school year and interned with the Washington Football Team and various TV stations in summertime. Brown’s grind didn’t stop upon graduating from Virginia Tech. She held rolesacross the country in freelance, intern, and full-time capacities, honing her craft in front of and behind the camera before landing with the Patriots in 2021. She joined VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp to discuss:

• How to become a sports broadcaster • Standing out from your peers in the competitive sports broadcasting field • Why aggressively seeking out internships is important • Developing trust with athletes and coaches in storytelling

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