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1) F1 Boss Says Apple Will Give Formula 1 More Reach Than ESPN
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is already talking up Apple’s upcoming global streaming deal, saying the tech giant can deliver even greater reach for F1 than longtime U.S. partner ESPN, underscoring how fast the sports‑rights center of gravity is shifting toward Big Tech.
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2) YouTube Emerges as Early Favorite for New NFL “Four-Pack” Rights
A new NFL media package of four regular‑season games has major streamers circling, and early reporting has YouTube positioned as the frontrunner—setting up a potential extension of the NFL’s Sunday Ticket-style relationship with the platform and another big test of streaming‑only distribution.
3) NBC and CBC Ride Ice Hockey Boom to Strong Winter Olympics
Early data from the Milan–Cortina Winter Games shows ice hockey driving a big chunk of the Olympics audience for both NBC in the U.S. and CBC in Canada, reinforcing why pro‑style hockey coverage and star power are central to Olympic media and ad‑sales strategy.
4) Paramount+ Retains Concacaf Women’s Soccer Rights
Paramount+ has locked in U.S. media rights to Concacaf women’s competitions, keeping a fast‑growing women’s soccer property on its streaming platform as interest and investment in women’s football continue to surge ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup cycle.
5) 2026 NFL Combine: Blazing 40s and Record-Breaking Athleticism
This year’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is already being billed as one of the most explosive in recent memory, with multiple prospects expected to post 4.2‑second 40-yard dashes and at least one player projected to challenge the event’s all-time vertical jump record, raising the stakes for teams searching for game-changing speed and explosiveness.
Internships 🙋
1. CBS Sports – Social Media Video Internship (Summer 2026, NYC)- In‑person summer internship in New York focused on producing and editing social‑first video around live soccer coverage, studio shows, and breaking news.
2. Orange Bowl – 2026 Marketing & Communications Internship (Summer)- Summer 2026 internship supporting Orange Bowl’s marketing and communications team with content, events, and promotional campaigns around the college football postseason and community initiatives.
3. The Sporting News – Social Media Intern (Spring 2026)- Paid six‑month intern position helping run Sporting News’ social channels, pitch ideas, and create multimedia content around tentpole events like March Madness and the 2026 World Cup.
4. FOX Sports – Summer 2026 FOX Internship Program (Sports Production, New York)- On‑site New York internship where students work on real sports production projects across FS1 programming and other FOX Sports properties, building hands‑on experience and leadership skills in a major media environment.
5. NBA – NBA Internship 2026- League‑office internship program for rising college seniors and grad students across departments like marketing, content, basketball operations, and global partnerships, designed for candidates passionate about using basketball to connect fans worldwide.
Job Board 💰
1. Los Angeles Athletic Club – Marketing Coordinator - Helps run marketing and member communications for LAAC, including email campaigns, event programming support, social content coordination, and on‑site event execution in a historic athletics and social club environment.
2. FOX Sports – Freelance Scheduling Coordinator - Supports the Post Production Scheduling team for FOX Sports, coordinating edit room schedules, tracking resources, and helping manage workflows during major events like the 2026 World Cup.
3. TalentAlly (Golf Media Client) – Marketing Coordinator, Media, Sports - Six‑month contract role supporting creative development and promotional initiatives for golf projects, assisting with partnership activations, content shoots, creative tracking, and presentation materials in a fast‑paced sports media environment.
4. Yerba Madre – Field Activation Specialist
5. Oakland A’s – Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Activation - Full‑time role with the Oakland Athletics supporting the activation and day‑to‑day execution of sponsorship deals—managing partner assets, game‑day activations, hospitality, proof‑of‑performance, and recap reports across the season.
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