What can Sayak do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
Worked 4+ years as a content writer for a fantasy gaming company.
Volunteered at United Cup and Women's Asian Cup 2026.
Do you have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes or KPIs?
Increased monthly organic traffic of the website from 91,000 to 400,000
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
Sports Analysis and Content Writing
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Active on LinkedIn for the past 15 months. Writing sports posts on a daily basis.
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, MBA with Majors in Marketing.
Gen AI and AI Tools certification.
I learn and adapt fast, put in the work and add value everyday.
I will never get tired and bored working in sports. Look forward to every day in the role. Learn and adapt fast, put in the work and add value everyday.
What steps has Sayak taken to break into the sports industry?
Actively started posting on LinkedIn about sports.
Recently volunteered at sports tournaments to learn and gain experience.
Sayak’s interest in sport all started from a longstanding passion for sport and a love for the energy behind the scenes
For as long as I can remember, sports have been my passion and go-to thing to watch. Working in the sports industry will be like not working even a single day, as I live sports all day. Love the vibe and behind-the-scenes work during a sports event.
Since then, Sayak has gone on to work in sports content and digital marketing
Achievement 1 | Achievement 2 |
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Grew monthly organic traffic from 91,000 to 400,000 for a fantasy gaming platform | Built and executed a full IPL content calendar in under 15 days, managing writing and publishing simultaneously |
Where does Sayak want to go?
Next 6 - 12 months | Next 5 - 10 years |
|---|---|
My goal is to transition into the sports industry through roles in fan engagement, communications, content, membership, or live event operations. | I’d like to build a long-term career in the sports industry, ideally working in fan engagement, sports communications, or major event operations, helping organisations create stronger connections with fans through storytelling and live experiences. |
What sporting problem keeps Sayak up at night, and how would you solve it?
Sport teaches resilience, discipline, handling pressure, and the value of consistency.
I would love to tell stories, analysing performance, and helping others connect with the game on a deeper level.
What is Sayak like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
Where I can take ownership, experiment, and learn quickly bring out my best work.
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
Make a full 2-month plan for IPL (just 15 days before the start) to increase the organic traffic of the website.
Make the calendar, write and publish content at the same time as quickly as possible.
In life, leaving my job back in India and moved to Sydney. Trying to have a fresh start to my goal of working in the sports industry in Australia.
What about Sayak interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
Watching movies, matches, making lego, playing games
What is your favourite sporting moment?
Carrying the center banner at the Women's Asian Cup 2026 final in front of 75000 people.
Watching India win the 2011 ODI World Cup Final after 28 years.
What’s your ideal holiday?
Watching multiple matches across different sports
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
I’d love to talk to Sir Alex Ferguson and understand how he builds a clear philosophy, communicates it across a group, and keeps raising standards even after sustained success. It can apply directly to content strategy, leadership, and high-performance environments.
What’s one book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
Sir Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography. The start may not be what you desire but the end will be perfect if you keep at it.
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
Sydney, Australia
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
Fun role and professional development opportunities
What others say about Sayak
Always has a smile on his face, accepts challenges, improves his work and is helpful when colleagues come to him with work.
What questions does Sayak have for employers?
What does success look like in this role?
What are the biggest challenges in this role?
What makes someone really stand out in this role?
How do different teams collaborate on campaigns?
How does the growth and learning look in this role?
What kind of projects or campaigns would I be working on?
How do you measure the impact of content and marketing plans?
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