Sports Jobs in Washington D.C.

Find Jobs in the Sports Industry in Washington, D.C.

With sports teams in the five major leagues—Redskins (NFL), Nationals (MLB), Wizards (NBA), D.C. United (MLS) and Capitals (NHL)—as well as two regional sports television networks, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network and NBC Sports Washington, the Washington, D.C., area boasts a strong sports industry. Overall, the U.S. sports industry revenue is expected to exceed $73 million by 2019 with sports media rights accounting for a large amount of the increase.

Living and Working in Washington, D.C.

Almost 700,000 people call Washington, D.C., home with personal income increasing at a rate higher than the U.S. average, as of 2018. Popular neighborhoods to settle in include trendy Adams Morgan, historic Georgetown and Dupont Circle for its sheer proximity to the White House. Each neighborhood has a thriving culture and plenty of shopping and dining options. This is no surprise as the city was named the top “Restaurant City” by Bon Appetit, Forbes’ “Coolest City,” and the number eight best place to live according to U.S. News.

Residents enjoy plenty of public parks, a thriving arts and theater scene and a well-designed—and well-used—transit system. The D.C. area is also home to a plethora of museums and cultural sites, including Arlington Cemetery, the National Mall and Smithsonian’s group of 17 museums and galleries.