By: jennifer wunder, Living Sport hamburg ‘19 Alumna & Director of Promotions and Fan Engagement at the Gateway Grizzlies
Growing up, I always found excitement and adventure in travel. Watching the world on TV or reading
about it, is never the same as actually experiencing it. Along with traveling, I have always felt a united community in a sports arena, making many of my travels around sporting events or sport experiences. It took me little to no time in school to realize I wanted to work for the National Hockey League. I knew I wanted to be part of a Promotions and/or Event Management department. When I found Living Sport, I saw an exciting opportunity to develop and experience my two favorite things; travel and managing sport events.
I use to think that working in the Big Four was the only way to make a career in the sports industry. Yes, I knew there were the minor leagues, and I even interned for an independent league one summer. Those are fun, and it sparked my passion in sports. Nothing is like the Big Four where all the teams have massive fan loyalty with excitement and energy for their team. During my time in Hamburg, Germany with Living Sport, it hit me that I was keeping myself in such a small, sports industry box back home. There are so many more opportunities to get involved in sports outside of the Big Four, even in my own hometown.