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Score Extensive Industry Experience

Marist’s Center for Sports Communication is a global leader in the study of and practice in sports communication, and prepares students for careers in  sports journalism, broadcasting, analytics, and much more. The Center has achieved national and international recognition for the unique educational experiences provided to undergraduates. Marist student interns support for the Center’s work under the guidance of dedicated faculty, which grants students unparalleled opportunities and access.

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Hands-on Experience that Complements Classroom Learning

The Center for Sports Communication exposes students to the industry with hands-on experience. Examples include:

  • Partnerships with the Marist Poll and HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on sports-related survey research
  • A Sports Communication leadership speaker series that has brought CBS sports broadcaster James Brown and Kevin Merida of ESPN sports blog The Undefeated ESPN blog to campus in the past
  • An academic partnership with the sports public relations think tank Sports PR Summit
  • Marist's Lifetime Excellence in Sports Communication awards, with past recipients HBO’s Bryant Gumbel, ESPN’s Hannah Storm, and NBC's Bob Costas.

Student-Produced Red Fox Report Airs on Marist ESPN Broadcasts

The Red Fox Report is a live-to-tape sports broadcast that is part of many Marist game broadcasts on ESPN+. It gives students exposure as "on air talent" on the national streaming platform, as well as opportunity to lead behind-the-scenes production. The segment recaps Marist athletic events and is a fully hands-on, student-run sports production. Since its inception in the Fall 2022 semester, the Red Fox Report has grown its participation and impact. Students manage every part of the production from start to finish, gaining key skills to help them grow professionally.

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Gain Real-World Experience in Every Facet of Sports Communication

The Center for Sports Communication offers an incredible range of involvement opportunities. Center Field, student-produced podcasts, and sports communication research allow our students to focus their hands-on experiences on specific industries and sports they are most interested in. Explore our exciting involvement opportunities below.

Center Field

Center Field is the Center for Sports Communication's dynamic, student-run sports publication. Students report, write, and edit stories from the campus and beyond.

Student-produced Podcasts

Students produce and record exciting and original podcasts. Student podcasts include Bunt & Center, Off Topic, The Sports Den, and others.

Student Research

Students engage in vigorous research, giving them the opportunity to immerse themselves in the industry and learn about unique aspects of sports communication.
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Get in the Game with Marist's ESPN Coverage

Imagine helping to produce an NCAA Division I basketball game for broadcast while still a college student. That’s exactly the opportunity Marist students have working with the Athletics Department to produce games for ESPN3 and ESPN+. Learn to cut live replays, work different camera positions on the floor, try new techniques, and work your way into the ESPN Teaching Control Room in the McCann Center.

Want to get involved? Contact Director of Athletic Multimedia Nicholas Skidmore at Nicholas.Skidmore@Marist.edu for more information.

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Sports Communication Students Visit ESPN Studios

A group of Sports Communication students visited the ESPN studios at South St. Seaport and were given an all-access tour by Around the Horn host Tony Reali followed by a lesson in TV theory. Reali had us in-studio for the taping of that day's show and introduced us to ESPN analysts who share the space. It was an incredible behind-the-scenes look at one of the most popular shows on ESPN.

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The Perfect Team: Sports Communication and Academics

Marist's BA in Communication with a concentration in Sports Communication takes students beyond team scores and statistics. It requires that students read and analyze sports in new ways, critically examining the role of sports in society and considering such areas as gender, race, and public policy in the context of sports. The program combines ethical and theoretical depth with practical writing and public presentation skills. It further prepares students for careers in sports information and journalism by requiring an internship in the field.

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