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Barry Abrams

Host/producer - "In The Gate" thoroughbred podcast at ESPN
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
New York, New York
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Astrud Sep 01, 2017 2161 views

Is it better to get good grades or to make connections?

Hi, there! I'm curious as to how to succeed in school, and I'd love to know what my priorities should be. A lot of people have told me that connections are the best resource we get from college, and that it's what most helps with our aspirations. I'm hoping to become a photojournalist,...

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Tyler Sep 01, 2017 1070 views

Im interested in media but not sure what degrees or jobs I can get?

What kinds of degrees can I major in that involve media, and what jobs can I get with that degree plan? #media #broadcast-media

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Janee Aug 30, 2017 1045 views

How do you stay passionate about journalism at challenging times?

I want to be a journalist and one of the many questions I have about that particular career is how do you stay passionate about being a journalist when things are difficult/challenging. I'm curious about this because I know journalism can be very demanding and it has it's ups and downs as well...

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Jace Jan 07, 2017 920 views

What direction do I need to get into a career field of broadcast or reporting field?

I am a 26 year old young man dreaming to be a sports broadcaster or reporter one day, for any sports company that I can get into the tv field. I am very passionate about NFL, NBA, MLB, or college football. I would report or broadcast any of the major sports that I have listed to you. I am a...

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Mitchel May 09, 2016 1343 views

How can a sports broadcaster be noticed by bigger networks?

I want to get into broadcasting and I want to make it big. #broadcast-media #broadcast-television #broadcast #radio-broadcasting

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Rob Aug 12, 2016 1186 views

How did you stand out when applying to work in TV production?

I'm thinking about this career and wondering what it would take to get there. What did you do to stand out when you applied to work in TV production? Is it competitive? What exactly are they looking for? Ideally I want to work in sports but I understand that I may need to work wherever the job...

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Taylor Aug 13, 2016 1185 views

What did your path to becoming a field sports newscaster/reporter look like?

I think it would be super fun to be on the field of professional sports games and interview the coaches, players, and others. What does it take to get into sports reporting? I'm interested to hear what your path looked like and whether you have advice for young people like me about how best to...

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Annalie Aug 15, 2016 1284 views

How does somebody who has not played a particular sport able to broadcast about it?

My name's Annalie, I'm a 17 year old girl from Long Island, New York or follows sports, especially soccer relatively closely, and was curious while watching a female panel discuss a football game. #broadcast-media #sports-marketing #career-path-planning

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Dan Aug 16, 2016 1064 views

What to study or do over the summer for a DJ-tech radio person?

What do you suggest a high-school student do over the summer to increase their chances for being selected out of a large pool of other applicants for a job as a radio board runner for a morning show? #broadcast-media #radio #radio-broadcasting #radio-host

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Christian Aug 22, 2016 1191 views

How important is knowing sports people, broadcasters and people who are in the field of sports entertainment, to get into the business?

I am studying Broadcast Communication at North Central College in Naperville, IL and I want to know if I should contact broadcasting firms and meet people who are already in the field to get into the business. #communications #sports-management #broadcast-media #public-relations

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Christian Aug 22, 2016 1117 views

To what extent is the technical knowledge of video and audio editing softwares important in sports broadcasting?

Because I am studying Broadcast Communication #broadcast-media #sports-journalism #sports-media #broadcast-television #marketing-communications

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ethel Aug 22, 2016 1348 views

How can I learn more about sports broadcasting while in high school?

I have always been interested in sports broadcasting, but have never really done anything about it because I do not know how to start, I would like to experience an internship or something similar to get to know the medium, houw could I do this? #broadcast-media #sports-journalism...

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Cailon Aug 19, 2016 923 views

Did all of the sport analysts I see broadcasting games on television major in communication and broadcasting or are they doing the job because they are formal athletes?

I am asking this question because I am majoring in Communication Media and because I played college football. #communications #communication #broadcast-media #sports-media #broadcast-television

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Mitchel May 09, 2016 1481 views

How can I get experience in sports broadcasting over summer before college starts?

I am going to school for sports broadcasting and would like some background in it. #broadcast-media #broadcast-television #broadcast #radio-broadcasting