BEHIND THE GAME: SPORT MEDIA & CAREERS IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

An Exclusive SHSM SPE Career Experience at Toronto Metropolitan University & the Toronto Raptors

From the broadcast studio to the basketball court — discover the careers that bring professional sports to life!

What does it really take to bring professional sports to millions of fans?

It's much more than the athletes on the court. Behind every game is an incredible team of broadcasters, producers, marketers, technology specialists, event professionals and business leaders working together to create an unforgettable experience.

Flashpoint Training is bringing students to Toronto for a unique SHSM career exploration experience that connects postsecondary education, sport media, hands-on learning and professional basketball.

Students will explore Toronto Metropolitan University's Sport Media program, participate in an interactive Flashpoint Training SPE certification and finish their day with a live NBA game!

Three experiences. One unforgettable day.

STOP 1: EXPLORE SPORT MEDIA AT TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Discover the world behind sports broadcasting and media production.

Students will begin their day at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), visiting its Sport Media program, part of the university's renowned RTA School of Media.

Through a program tour, students will explore how sport, technology, storytelling and creativity come together to bring live sporting events to audiences around the world.

They'll discover the wide range of careers involved in sport media, including broadcasting, production, camera operations, commentary, digital content creation, editing and sports journalism.

Students will also gain insight into postsecondary pathways and the skills needed to pursue careers in this exciting and rapidly evolving industry.

It's an opportunity to see how a passion for sports can lead to careers far beyond the playing field.

STOP 2: FLASHPOINT TRAINING – INTERACTIVE SPE CERTIFICATION

Take what you've discovered and put your skills to work!

Next, students will participate in an interactive Sector-Partnered Experience (SPE) delivered by Flashpoint Training.

Through engaging challenges, team activities and real-world problem-solving, students will explore the skills that connect sport media, professional sports and the broader workplace.

Students will investigate how different professionals and departments work together to deliver successful sporting events, solve unexpected challenges and create memorable experiences for fans.

The session will emphasize communication, collaboration, creative thinking, leadership and adaptability while encouraging students to consider their own strengths and career interests.

This experience connects what students have discovered at TMU with the workplace skills and career opportunities found throughout the sports industry.

STOP 3: TORONTO RAPTORS – CAREER TALK & NBA GAME

Go beyond the court and discover the business of professional basketball!

The final stop takes students into the exciting world of the Toronto Raptors. If you ordered the SPE Career Talk portion, you will attend that.

And then it's game time!

Students will finish their day by attending a live Toronto Raptors NBA game, experiencing firsthand the energy, entertainment, production and excitement that go into a major professional sporting event.

After spending the day exploring the people and careers behind professional sports, they'll get to experience the final product as fans!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• TMU Sport Media Program Tour – Explore postsecondary pathways and careers in sports broadcasting, production and digital media.
• Flashpoint Training SPE Certification with Lunch– Interactive, career-focused learning with collaborative challenges and workplace skill development.
• Toronto Raptors Career Talk if this part was ordered – Discover the business, operations and career opportunities behind a professional NBA organization.
• Toronto Raptors NBA Game – Experience professional basketball and the entertainment of a live sporting event.

RELEVANT SHSM SECTORS

This cross-sector experience is particularly relevant to:

• Arts & Culture
• Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
• Business
• Sports

Students from other SHSM sectors may also benefit from the transferable skills and career exploration opportunities.

MORE THAN A GAME. A WHOLE WORLD OF CAREERS.

This isn't just a university visit or a basketball game. It's an opportunity for students to connect education, industry and career exploration in one exciting experience.

From understanding how a game reaches millions of viewers to discovering the business behind an NBA franchise, students will see how creativity, technology, teamwork and business come together in professional sports.

One day. Three unique experiences. Countless career possibilities.