VP of Digital at MKTG with 10 years of previous experience working in the NBA, Jonah Ballow

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Jonah Ballow the VP of Digital at MKTG. It seems that MKTG has become a regular on the podcast. It only speaks to the talented team they have there. Jonah has experience in multiple fields. Before he joined MKTG in 2018 he was with the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves combining for 10 years of experience in the NBA. Jonah takes us through his journey to how he got to where he is today.  Episode Timestamp 3:30 - Jonah graduated from the University of Kansas in 2004. He shares what his first job in sports was and how it came to be. 6:36 - Olivia asks how long it took Jonah to get comfortable calling basketball games when he was at the University of Kansas. Imagine being in the mecca of College Basketball, would it make you nervous? 12:36 - With the New York Knicks there were celebrities that would attend the game. Jonah had the chance to interview them.  16:56 - Jonah's favorite person to interview? 25:57 - Transition from the New York Knicks to his current position VP of Digital at MKTG 31:30 - TikTok has been hot lately and the talk of the town. We had to take the opportunity to ask him what he thought of the platform. He ends up giving his overall approach to social media You can follow Jonah Ballow on twitter @jonahballow and LinkedIn Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network.  https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!