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The UCL SBS provides students with exposure and professional opportunities in the world of Sports, Media, & Entertainment.
The global sports industry, currently valued at over $400 billion, is experiencing rapid growth, largely driven by its increasing integration with media and entertainment. The convergence of sports with networks, social media, and television has significantly amplified the industry's reach and influence. The industry offers a number of careers, including in banking, private equity, finance, talent representation, media production, event promotion, law, etc...
With our official affiliation to UCL’s Student Union, our mission is to connect students with the world of Sports, Media, and Entertainment, and to create industry career openings for our members.
We do this by inviting industry leaders (investors, agents, TV networks and producers, sponsors, etc..), athletes and other talent for talks and Q&A's, offering our members the opportunity to build career-changing connections. We also hold regular careers (recruitment) events on campus, led by the most recognised companies in the industry.
Above all, we aim to create opportunity.
Join us to learn more about this massive - yet hard to access and highly exclusive industry, to meet disruptive leaders and athletes, to connect with other highly motivated UCL students, and to find a career in the industry!
Our previous guests include:
- Eddie Hearn (Chairman of Matchroom, valued at £1B)
- Phil Giles (Director of Football at Brentford)
- Tim Bevan CBE (Founder of Working Title Films, producer of Johnny English, Tickets to Paradise, Baby Driver...)
- Ian Graham (Ex-Director of Research at Liverpool, founder of sports advisory business Ludonautics)
Our previous Careers Events include:
- Endeavour - the world’s largest entertainment agency and majority owner of WWE and the UFC.
- Elevate - a leading global firm specialising in sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing. Elevate works with some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, including the NFL, NBA, Major League Soccer, USTA, and Everton FC, delivering innovative strategies and solutions that drive success on a global scale.
Upcoming Speaker Events:
- Chairman of Brentford Football Club
- Growth Strategy and Insights Lead at Deloitte Sports Business Group
- One of sports' leading barristers, with a focus on PSR and FFP rulings
- An influential former professional Basketball player in the NBA and Europe
- Director of Football Operations at Tottenham Hotspur
- Football tax and accounting presentation from a partner at a market-leading accountancy practice
Membership allows you to
- Access our Networking and Speaker Events for Free
- Access Careers / Recruitment Opportunities on Campus for Free
- Join our Social Events
- Earn a leadership position in the society and contribute to its growth, gaining valuable professional experience
Connect with us:
- Follow us on Instagram (Learn about all our upcoming events)
- Join our Whatsapp Group (Get tickets before anyone else does!)
- Contact us (To get involved, inquire about an event, or anything else)
Our Committee:
- President - Mohammed Ali Chowdhry
- Treasurer - Tomo Sabatello-Chalfen
- Outreach and Events Coordinator - Hussein Ahmad
- Welfare Officer and Events Coordinator - Nora Szalay
- Social Media and Marketing Officer - Aman Jabbal