#258: How to balance freelance work in sport and a regular 9-5 job with Chris MacPherson

Meet Chris MacPherson, and his double life as one of the voices of sport.Monday to Friday, Chris works in the insurance industry, but he’s also been a freelance Ground Announcer and MC for the better part of a decade. Chris’ speaking gigs have led him to work with sports like the Newcastle Jets, NSWRL, Cricket NSW, Football NSW, BarTV sport and many more.In this episode, we dive into how Chris created a part-time career in sport that fits around his 9-5 insurance job. He gives advice on how he manages a balance, how to find opportunities when starting out, and how to beat public speaking nerves.If you like the idea of dipping your toe into the sports world without quitting your current job, or if you’re interested in sports media roles, tune into Chris. In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(1:42) - Community update(7:05) - Welcome Chris(14:01) - How Chris balances his 9-5 with freelance work in sport(17:10) - How he got a start as a ground announcer (23:08) - How Chris handles making mistakes(28:38) - The opportunities for freelance work in sport (35:34) - His work on podcasts(38:11) - Chris’ vision board and aspirations to become an NRL Player Agent(43:11) - Chris’ best public speaking tips(46:53) - His advice for his 20-year-old self(48:14) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#124 - Hamish McLachlan (Channel 7) - How to commentate the AFL Grand Final#210 - Brian Taylor (Channel 7/Triple M) - How to be a commentator in the AFL*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.