CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports today announces it has joined the Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship as part of its continued partnership with nonprofit organization Sports Biz Careers, furthering its efforts to create and advance fighting chances for underserved youth to forge avenues for positive personal development.
The Fellowship is an exclusive nine-month educational program managed by Sports Biz Careers providing fifteen college students firsthand access to internships, professional mentorship and networking opportunities with Charlotte-based sports businesses including 23XI Racing, Bespoke Sports & Entertainment, CAA Icon, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte 49ers Athletics, Charlotte FC, Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte Sports Foundation, Elevate Sports Ventures, FOX Sports, NASCAR, RFK Racing, Sports Business Journal, and Truist.
On Wednesday, June 28, the 2023 Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship cohort visited FOX Sports Charlotte to learn about careers in the sports media industry including broadcast media, post-production, marketing, engineering and creative services. Steve Craddock, Senior Vice President, Production, Lindsey Mandia, Vice President, Production, and other members of the FOX Sports Charlotte team shared career insights and advice with the Fellows. The cohort participated in on-air simulations with NASCAR Race Hub and Raceday NCTS host Kaitlyn Vincie following a comprehensive guided tour of the FOX Sports Charlotte studios.
FOX Sports partners with Sports Biz Careers to promote inclusion and equity in sports business and increase social capital for underrepresented populations. Throughout the year, FOX Sports hosts virtual and in-person interactive educational opportunities for high school and college students nationwide to discover career pathways in sports media, network and develop professional skills.
Click here to learn more about the Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship.
