This week: the NBCU Academy presents “higher level top: Gamechangers – Reimagining Sports Media”

Free virtual event to present athletes, anchors and sports analysts, Click here register

May 5, 2025 – The NBCU Academy, the award -winning education program to develop new skills and advance careers in journalism, media and technology, will present Next level top: Gamechangers – Reimagining Sports Media Live Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 11 a.m. he.

The free virtual event will look at the future of sports media, will explore trends and iny the most important students and industry professionals that innovators shape industry, including several of those who prepare to produce some of the greatest moments to come from sport, Super Bowl LX and Winter Olympics of Milan Cortina 2026 at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Wednesday event marks the 7th summit of the 7th level of the NBCU, with previous subjects ranging from the future of AI to the power of the masterful narration.

Next level top: Gamechangers – Reimagining Sports Media Will work:

Shift seismic: the new gaming book for sports media

Today's sports fans are not only looking at – they were streaming, sharing, sliding and demanding more. As fans 'behaviors are evolving and technology unlocks new borders, media companies must balance daring innovation with an intelligent strategy – while adapting to growing fans' basics whose expectations concerning language, culture and access to content are to reshape the way sports are delivered. With an unrivaled sports portfolio through NBCuniverse networks, including the NFL, the FIFA World Cup, Kentucky Derby, the Olympic Games, the Premier League, the PGA Tour and the NBA in 2026, the company's main managers share partnership and tool. This panel explores strategic bets at the origin of the next era of the sports media.

Steve Kornacki: from the big card to the dashboard

You know him as the assistant of the political numbers in Khakis. But did you know that the chief analyst of NBC News, Steve Kornacki, has a serious series for sport? Whether it is an electoral evening or a racing day at Kentucky Derby, Kornacki's love for statistics and the narration makes him the ultimate breakdown artist. Look how he explains how he gives life to sports data in real time.

All eyes on us: producing the biggest sporting events in the world

What does it take to give life to the greatest sporting moments in the world – a life drama, flawless execution and unforgettable ends? Go behind the scenes of events such as the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games and the Super Bowl with the pros who arrive there. From advanced technology to high pressure narration, this panel plunges into logistics, innovation, teamwork and fractional decisions that shape the way in which fans live in a world where culture, language and access influence the way fans connect to sports. If you have already been glued to the screen asking you how they did this? – It's your all-accès pass.

Powerful players: women leading a new sporting era

Female sports are developing at a dazzling pace and paying global attention like never before – taking out record viewers, increased investments and long -standing recognition. Our cat by the fireside will examine how the rapid growth of women's sports creates transformative opportunities in the industry, from the field of media landscape.

Career Expo: Get in the game – How to get a job in sports media

Curious to know what it really takes to enter the world of sports media? Join the recruiters of Nbcuniversal Sports and Telemundo Deportes for an honest and practical conversation on the creation of a career in this competitive industry. Find out what networks are looking for in emerging talents, how to stand out in your applications and what skills and experiences have the most in the changing media landscape today. Bring your questions – This interactive session is designed to prepare for success.

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The NBCU Academy is a free and award-winning educational program to develop new skills and advance careers in journalism, media and technology, in partnership with 45 university establishments in the United States.

The NBCU Academy is part of Project UP – the $ 1 billion initiative in comcast to connect people to the Internet, create digital opportunities and help create a future of unlimited possibilities.

For more information, contact:

Dominique Donahue
NBC News
E: Dominique.donahue@nbcuni.com

Courtney Clawson
NBC News

E: courtney.clawson@nbcuni.com

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