Menu
In-Depth

Best Places to Work in Sports: Team/League/Governing Body — Chicago Dogs

Team/League/Governing Body: Fewer than 50 Employees

Chicago Dogs Baseball (Gold)

Employees: 15
Headquarters: Rosemont, Ill.
Primary business: Minor league baseball team
Key executive: Shawn Hunter, owner; Trish Zuro, COO
Top Engagement Category: Future Outlook

 

What makes it a Best Place to Work:

■ Mr. Hunter, Trish Zuro and the administrative team promote a caring environment for all staff, all associated vendors and all the customers that purchase tickets to attend the baseball games. The Chicago Dogs is a great place to work.

 

 I have worked for the Chicago Dogs for seven years and it truly is one of the best places to work in all of sports. Ownership and management are top notch.

■ They set me and my colleagues up for success and continue to encourage ideas and a positive culture.

■ I have loved every moment since starting work here and I can’t wait to continue my tenure here!

Phoenix Mercury/NBC’s Cindy Brunson, NBA Media Deal, Network Upfronts

On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp chats with SBJ NBA writer Tom Friend about the pending NBA media Deal. Cindy Brunson of NBC and Phoenix Mercury is our Big Get this week. The sports broadcasting pioneer talks the upcoming WNBA season. Later in the show, SBJ media writer Mollie Cahillane gets us set for the upcoming network upfronts.

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 7, 2024

The PWHL playoffs set to begin after record-breaking inaugural season; Smith Entertainment Group announces plans for Utah hockey franchise HQ; new title sponsors for the PGA Tour event in Charlotte and college football bowl game in Arizona.

SBJ I Factor: Molly Mazzolini

SBJ I Factor features an interview with Molly Mazzolini. Elevate's Senior Operating Advisor – Design + Strategic Alliances chats with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about the power of taking chances. Mazzolini is a member of the SBJ Game Changers Class of 2016. She shares stories of her career including co-founding sports design consultancy Infinite Scale career journey and how a chance encounter while working at a stationery store launched her career in the sports industry. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards.

Shareable URL copied to clipboard!

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/03/04/best-places-to-work-chicago-dogs

Sorry, something went wrong with the copy but here is the link for you.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/03/04/best-places-to-work-chicago-dogs

CLOSE