Today we’d like to introduce you to Allen Sliwa.
Allen, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I studied Communication/Journalism at San Diego State University and always new I wanted to get into Sports Talk Radio. Had an opportunity to do an internship while in school and that really started my career. My Internship was at a Sports Radio Station in San Diego (Xtra Sports) and that eventually opened up doors to getting in the industry. I would work five years at the Mighty 1090 Sports Radio and then eventually land a job in LA at ESPN LA 710. That’s where I am now and am pursuing specifically what I’m interested in, Radio.
Has it been a smooth road?
Def, not a smooth road, but that’s the beauty of the journey. Right now, I am doing exactly what I want, broadcasting my own sports radio show on a daily basis. However, its been less than a year that this is my full-time job. Prior to this, I was on the Business side for ESPN LA and was always trying to figure out how I can evolve to ‘on-air’. We endure ups and downs in everything in life, but that’s part of the process. I def did not think I would be doing Radio for ESPN and specifically around the Lakers Broadcast, but I’ve been very fortunate to be at the right place at the right time combined with a very driven work ethic.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
My job consists of doing a Radio Show daily from 6:30 pm-9 pm every night for ESPN LA… Also, during the Lakers Basketball Season, I execute the Los Angeles Lakers Pre Game and Post Game Shows. I’m proud that my company has such a specialization in the Sports world. ESPN is unbelievable on running a business that tailors to ever sports fan, it’s pretty remarkable. I think what sets me apart is my work ethic. I just don’t give up, If I need to recharge my game plan, I will, but I just keep going forward. I do appreciate that from myself, I dig deep when I need to.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
Def big shifts coming… How we consume, our Media has already changed and is already changing. Podcasting, App’s, etc. is where Radio will ultimately be and we are all adjusting to stay on top of it… It’s exciting.
Contact Info:
- Address: 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles Ca 90015
- Website: ESPN.com
- Email: allen.sliwa@espn.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AllenSliwa
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllenSliwa
Image Credit:
Venus Shaya, Captured by Venus
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