Safety Tutorial forSports Marketing Assistant

Gregg Kelley

Baldwin Senior High School

Baldwin, NY

Training Tasks for Sports Marketing Assistant

Compiling / translating all releases for co.

Production of content for co. web sites

Preparing game notes for all co. events

Fielding research and interview requests from media

Reaching out to new media outlets as necessary

Generating ideas for media coverage

Generating reports of coverage, stories and initiatives of other leagues in the United States and abroad

Producing post-event reports with regards to communications

Game day responsibilities including ensuring distribution of game stories, delivering updates, etc

Other departmental functions as necessary

Pre-Test

What safety issues should you be aware of before obtaining a career in Sports Marketing?

What is the proper attire for a Sports Marketing Rep?

What electrical equipment will you be dealing with?

Where is the closest exit?

Appropriate Clothes

Professional Slacks and Collared Shirt

Neat, Ironed, Tucked-In Look

Sturdy, Comfortable Shoes

Safety Equipment

As for safety equipment, there is a need to keep yourself aware of your surroundings at all times.

You never know what can be left around an office, and you must be aware of how to use precautionary equipment.

Electrical Possibilities

You will working around a computer most of your day.

Make sure that there are not too many circuits all going to the same outlet.

Floor Plan

The office will be broken down into many departments.

The marketing department will all work together.

Angry/Threatening Clients

Sometimes your clients don’t see your ideas in the same light that you do.

Remember that without these clients your job will not exist

Keep your clients happy

Possible Injuries on the Job

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Anxiety Attacks Slip and fall Stiff bones

REPORTING AN INJURY?

Report any injury to the employer (internship sponsor)

Report any injury to your teacher and work-based learning coordinator

Report any injury to your parents Put the notice in writing and fill out any

paperwork given to you for insurance claims

Post Test, Continued

Where is the closest exit? Who do you report an

injury to? Does the school need to

know? What are some possible

injuries? How do you handle angry

clients?

Safety Web Resources

http://www.nysweca.org/safety.htm http://www.nysweca.org/training.htm

Thank You Very Much and Good Luck at Your Internship!