In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast‘s On the Sideline series, I sit down with sports broadcast journalist Jessica Benson, host of The Jessica Benson Show with CJ Hurt on @grindcitymedia Network.
We dive deep into her journey as a woman navigating the male-dominated world of sports media.
Jessica shares how she found her unique voice in the industry and the challenges she faced breaking into the sports space.
We dive deep into her path from a young college student to the digital sports world, how digital media has reshaped her storytelling, and the sacrifices she’s made for her career.
Jessica offers insightful advice for young women (or anyone) aspiring to break into sports media and shares her vision for the future of the industry.
Plus she shares what she’s most excited about for this upcoming NBA season with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Highlights include:
- Breaking into sports media
- Navigating digital sports
- Finding her voice
- Memphis Grizzlies’ new season
Tune in to hear her story of resilience and perseverance!
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- Instagram @jessbentontv
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- Tiktok @jbjams
- @grindcitymedia
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