# @sportsgrad on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=6lmOEXsS7fo
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-13T21:07:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SportsGrad (@sportsgrad) — https://gondola.cc/sportsgrad

## Caption

Want to land a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au

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Going from a family farm to filming Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena in just 48 hours might sound surreal, but for Brody Burrows, that’s the reality of life as a freelance sports media professional.

After building his skills from the ground up, Brody has quickly carved out a name for himself in the world of sports social media, working across events like the Australian Open, Gather Round, and content for Paramount+.

If you’re unsure where to start, Brody’s story is proof that being proactive, backing yourself, and not taking no for an answer can take you a long way in sport.

About the guest:

Meet Brody Burrows, a freelance sports media professional working across major sporting events and brands. Whether it’s filming Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, producing content alongside the Socceroos and Paramount+, or remotely managing A-Leagues social posts from his family farm, Brody’s work keeps him close to the action and the athletes that shape it.

We cover:

- 04:21 – Interview begins
- 05:08 – Quick-fire questions
- 13:32 – How does Brody explain what he does to friends and family?
- 14:56 – What did Brody need to learn to get to the spot he’s at now?
- 16:44 – What sparked Brody’s journey into his road to sport?
- 20:58 - How did Brody’s start lead him to where he is now
- 22:52 - How did Brody land his role at Tennis Australia?
- 26:54 - Do you have to be able to do everything when it comes to getting a social media role in sport?
- 30:35 - What does Brody find are the biggest challenges of getting into social media in sport?
- 32:03 - How did Brody convince his friends and family about making the move into sport?
- 33:45 - Were there any moments where Brody felt it may have been too hard to break in?
- 39:44 - How does Brody go about networking given his location?
- 46:11 - How has Brody used analytics to improve his content?
- 53:29 - What does success look like for Brody?
- 55:42 - What is something Brody wished more people asked him about?
- 57:45 - Brody’s pinch-me moment
- 1:01:20 - Where would Brody be if he wasn’t working in sport?
- 1:02:14 - Interview ends

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#302: Paris 2024, Content Creator | Stella Barry: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RbWRGL47J9VwMLDBncB4G?si=hvlPnXYbQseoZOX6KALMmQ 

#286: Inside the GWS Giants social media strategy with Jacob Gaynor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IddpbGe9aWhs3DSpJEqhv?si=53fc8426744b40af

#258: How to balance freelance work in sport and a regular 9-5 job with Chris MacPherson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l2FYTCR7kTYDc4CbpRGGk?si=nC_OFKpbRs64zqhnNmyWsA

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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