As the sports media industry increasingly blurs the lines between news, public relations, advertising and digital media, we prepare students to encounter this ever-evolving professional world. From external internships to media production for Temple’s own sports teams, the Claire Smith Center helps to connect students with diverse corners of the sports media landscape.

Internships

There is no better way to experience the fast-paced world of sports media than to immerse yourself, early and often. Many students do this through internships: taking photos, announcing plays and even helping out on event days. See below for a sampling of just a few of the internships Klein students have pursued in sports.

• CMST Student Brian Mermelstein Interns with the Kentucky Derby for a Second Year
• MSP Student Erik Jesberger is the Voice of the Reading Royals
• CMST Student Sydneé Carter Pursues Year-Long Internship With The Baltimore Ravens

Employment opportunities

Once you have an internship or two under your belt, you’ll be ready to hit the big leagues with a paid position. Taking these types of jobs during your college years is crucial, as this will allow you to have a competitive amount of experience when you hit the job market. See below for some examples of jobs our students have landed in sports media.

• CMST Student Skyler Hoffner is a Social Media Administrator for Union Nation
• Senior Journalism Students Cover Temple Athletics For The Philadelphia Inquirer
• Communications Student Ajay Patel Pursues Job With USA Badminton

Klein’s Career Services

Klein’s Office of Career Services offers specialized, career-related services and programming exclusively to Klein College students.

Apply for media and communication jobs and internships, updated daily on Klein Connect. Like Career Services, Klein Connect is exclusive for Klein students, alumni and employers.

Alumni in Sports Media

Just like they say, Owls are everywhere. From ESPN to Fox to CBS Sports, there’s a little bit of Klein in dozens of teams and stations throughout the country. With hard work and passion, there is no limit to what you can achieve. So dream big!

• Kevin Negandhi, KLN ‘98, talks Temple and ESPN
• Max McGee, KLN ’15, Heads To ESPN To Be An Anchor On SportsCenter
• Boxing Promoter J Russell Peltz, KLN ‘68, Publishes Book Covering Fifty Years of Fights
• Breland Moore, KLN ’14, Returns to Philadelphia to Pursue Job as Sports Anchor at Fox 29
• Carly Mascitti, KLN ’16, Covers the Buffalo Bills at WHEC-TV in Rochester
• Tom Hanslin, KLN ’18, Works as Digital Content Producer for CBS Sports Radio