TheGreatGrizzlyBare's journey

I'm currently on the hunt for a job in collegiate sport media, and I'm reaching out for some advice on how to navigate this challenging field. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, where I was part of the in-venue broadcast team, Catvision. I had a blast working there, primarily as a camera operator for football, but since then, I've found it tough to break back into college sports after working in TV news and corporate video. I've been applying to various positions but have only landed one interview, which unfortunately ended in a rejection. The automated rejection letters have been disheartening, but I'm determined to keep pushing forward. I'm particularly interested in roles similar to "Huskervision" at Nebraska or "12th Man Productions" at Texas A&M. I'm considering whether grad school might be a worthwhile option, especially since I've looked into programs at Oklahoma State, but the cost is quite high for an out-of-state student. I've also applied to schools that are looking to enhance their programs in light of changes in the sports landscape, such as USF, Utah State, and Texas State, as well as some smaller FCS schools like SDSU and the University of Northern Colorado. If anyone has tips or insights on breaking into collegiate sports media, I'd greatly appreciate it!