Inside the world of sports media ... one conversation at a time.

Each week, host Jon Turner sits down with leading voices across sports journalism, broadcasting, content, communications, and digital media to bring you real insights from the people shaping the industry today.

Whether you're an aspiring sports journalist, a student exploring career paths, or a working professional looking to level up your skills, the Sports Media Huddle Podcast gives you the knowledge, inspiration, and roadmap to grow.

What the podcast is about

The Sports Media Huddle Podcast is your accreditation to the sports media industry. Every episode dives into real careers, real strategies, and real opportunities through:

• In-depth interviews with journalists, editors, broadcasters, creators, and media and comms leaders

• Tactical conversations about growing as a writer, reporter, producer, content creator, or any other role within sports media

• Stories from inside the world’s biggest leagues, federations, clubs, brands, and media outlets

• Practical career guidance you can apply immediately

• Behind-the-scenes breakdowns of how sports media really works

This is the show that helps you build a meaningful career in sports media with clarity, confidence, and direction.

What you’ll learn from every episode

Actionable career advice

From pitching stories to building a portfolio, navigating internships, or breaking into full-time roles.

Industry trends and insights

How AI, streaming, live content, social media, and new formats are reshaping the profession.

Real-world lessons from industry experts

Editors, reporters, media execs, and creators share what they wish they knew when starting out.

Behind-the-scenes stories

The moments, decisions, and turning points that shaped careers in sports media.

Who this podcast is for

• Aspiring sports journalists

• Students entering sports communications or media

• Writers, creators, podcasters, and content producers

• PR professionals entering or transitioning into sports

• Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the global sports media landscape

If you want to build a long-term sports media career, this podcast is your weekly advantage.

About the host

Jon Turner is a senior sports media professional with over 15 years in global sports journalism, PR, communications, and editorial leadership.

He has worked on many of the biggest events on the planet, including World Cups, Olympic Games, tennis Grand Slams, Formula One, and much more.

SMH brings together his industry experience with a mission: helping the next generation succeed in sports media.

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