Sports Media
Chicago is one of the most exciting sports cities in the world. With eight major league sports teams, four primary world-class venues, and multiple sports and media organizations, it’s the perfect place to launch a career in this field.
The BA in Sports Media prepares students to create compelling content across television, radio, digital, and social platforms while exploring the powerful role sports play in culture and society. Blending media and communication studies with specialized coursework in sports broadcasting and business, this major produces ethical, industry-ready storytellers, producers, and strategists equipped to succeed in today’s global sports industry. Students can build experience in a city with a rich sports culture, a wide range of professional and community sports organizations, and strong possibilities for internships, networking, and career exploration.
Loyola also offers other unique opportunities for hands-on experience. Students are guaranteed work with Loyola’s Athletics department to assist with its media and marketing operations. Students can also gain practical experience through the Rambler Sports Locker, a student-run broadcast.
Loyola also has a robust network of alumni and professionals working across sports media and communications, including Lou Canellis, NBC 5 Chicago sports anchor, and Shams Charania, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, among many others.
Curriculum
Learning Outcomes
- Produce engaging sports media content for television, radio, digital, and social platforms.
- Apply storytelling, reporting, and production skills to communicate effectively.
- Analyze the cultural, social, and ethical dimensions of sports and sports media.
- Use industry-relevant media tools and strategies to create professional-quality sports content.
- Develop skills needed for careers across the sports media industry.
Career Outcomes
Students in this major prepare for careers in:
- Sports broadcasting
- Sports journalism
- Digital and social media content creation
- Multimedia production
- On-air reporting and hosting
- Team, league, and athletic communications
- Sports public relations
- Marketing and brand content
- Media strategy and audience engagement
$30.8 billion
projected sports media market value in 2027
8
major league sports teams in Chicago
- Faculty
- Admissions
To apply for admission to the BA in Sports Media please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in creative advertising on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and Aid
Please visit the Bursar's page to learn more about tuition cost. The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.
Chicago is one of the most exciting sports cities in the world. With eight major league sports teams, four primary world-class venues, and multiple sports and media organizations, it’s the perfect place to launch a career in this field.
The BA in Sports Media prepares students to create compelling content across television, radio, digital, and social platforms while exploring the powerful role sports play in culture and society. Blending media and communication studies with specialized coursework in sports broadcasting and business, this major produces ethical, industry-ready storytellers, producers, and strategists equipped to succeed in today’s global sports industry. Students can build experience in a city with a rich sports culture, a wide range of professional and community sports organizations, and strong possibilities for internships, networking, and career exploration.
Loyola also offers other unique opportunities for hands-on experience. Students are guaranteed work with Loyola’s Athletics department to assist with its media and marketing operations. Students can also gain practical experience through the Rambler Sports Locker, a student-run broadcast.
Loyola also has a robust network of alumni and professionals working across sports media and communications, including Lou Canellis, NBC 5 Chicago sports anchor, and Shams Charania, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, among many others.
- Faculty
- Admissions
To apply for admission to the BA in Sports Media please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in creative advertising on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and Aid
Please visit the Bursar's page to learn more about tuition cost. The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.