PARTNERSHIPS
Together, We're Building the Future of Sports Media
The Sports Broadcast Academy (SBA) partners with schools and employers to prepare the next generation of sports media professionals. Through real-world learning, industry mentorship, and workforce development, our partnerships create opportunities that help students develop career-ready skills while supporting the growing needs of the sports media industry.
Education Partnerships
Empowering Schools Through Career & Technical Education
The Sports Broadcast Academy partners with middle schools, high schools, Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, colleges, universities, athletic departments, and school districts to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in sports broadcasting, sports journalism, sports marketing, sports data analytics, live production, and digital media.
Our education partnerships help schools expand Career & Technical Education offerings while giving students real-world experience through live event coverage, portfolio development, and work-based learning opportunities.
Partnership Benefits:
- Career & Technical Education (CTE) Support
- Work-Based Learning Opportunities
- Industry Mentorship
- Internship Programs
- Career Exploration
- Student Portfolio Development
- Classroom Enrichment
- Live Event Production Experience
- College & Career Readiness
- Workforce Development
Ideal Partners:
School Districts
Public & Private Schools
CTE Programs
Colleges & Universities
Athletic Departments
Workforce Development Programs
Youth Organizations
Workforce Partnerships
Developing Tomorrow's Sports Media Workforce
The Sports Broadcast Academy partners with sports organizations, media companies, corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to connect students with meaningful career opportunities while helping employers build a pipeline of skilled, career-ready talent.
Employer partners play an active role by mentoring students, offering internships, hosting career experiences, supporting workforce development initiatives, and helping shape the future of the sports media industry.
Employer partners play an active role by mentoring students, offering internships, hosting career experiences, supporting workforce development initiatives, and helping shape the future of the sports media industry.
Partnership Benefits:
- Student Internships
- Industry Mentorship
- Guest Speakers
- Job Shadowing
- Career Workshops
- Equipment & Technology Support
- Event Collaboration
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Hiring Pipeline Development
- Advisory Board Participation
Ideal Partners:
Professional Sports Teams
Collegiate Athletic Departments
Sports Marketing Agencies
Broadcast Networks
Production Companies
Digital Media Companies
Technology Companies
Government Agencies
Nonprofit Organizations
Corporate Marketing Departments
Community Partnerships
Empowering teens through hands-on training and community-based experiences.
The Sports Broadcast Academy partners with municipal agencies, recreation departments, nonprofit organizations, libraries, youth centers, and community-based organizations to deliver sports media, digital storytelling, and career-readiness programs in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia area.
The SBA Community Partnership prepares teens for careers in sports media, digital communications, content creation, and event production through hands-on training and community-based experiences.
Partnership Benefits:
- Youth development
- Career exploration
- Workforce readiness
- Digital media education
- Community storytelling
- Leadership development
- Sports and recreation engagement
Ideal Partners: