

NFL Takeover: SportsGrad Melbourne Meetup at The Commons
Want a job in sport? Or to grow the career you've already got? Get in the room.
And this time, it's a big one.
For the first time ever, an NFL game is being played in Australia, at the MCG on Friday 11 September. Two nights before kickoff, SportsGrad and The Commons are bringing the sports industry together under one roof.
Hear from the San Francisco 49ers Executives at the SportsGrad Melbourne Meetup
We've teamed up with The Commons for an NFL Takeover. Panel, food and drinks included, and a room full of people who work in Australian sport. But headlining the night are three all-star industry professionals, all from the SF 49ers:
Michelle Rosar | Head of Partnership Marketing
Michelle leads the Partnerships team behind one of the most valuable sports brands on the planet. The San Francisco 49ers are multi-billion dollar entity, and partner with other major brands like Levi’s, Lexus and the U.S Bank. If you want to hear how partnertships are done in the biggest sports market in the world, come and meet Michelle.
Aaron Llavore | Creative Director
The creative engine behind everything the Niners put out. He helps create visual assets for broadcast, digital, web, print and out-of-home projects while also managing the day-to-day aspect of the creative department. He also built and leads a team of Graphic Designers in support of all 49ers branding initiatives. If you work in content or design, come and meet Aaron.
Sofy Navarro | Director of Programming Impact & Strategy, 49ers Foundation
Sofy is the Director of Programming Impact & Strategy for the 49ers Foundation. She leads strategy for youth-focused community programs and the organisations charitable portfolio to enhance engagement and outreach. She also overseas international market community initiatives ensuring alignment and reflection of organisational goals. If you’re interested in how sport can impact community, grab a ticket and meet Sofy.
Who's coming?
SportsGrad Members
Professionals working in sport
People looking to break into sport
The Commons community
Limited tickets available. When it's full, it's full.
Dress code: Smart casual
See you there!
Hosts: SportsGrad x The Commons
Reuben Williams is the Founder of SportsGrad, and co-host of the SportsGrad Podcast, a chart-topping careers show with over 350 episodes featuring interviews with leaders from the AFL, NRL, Cricket, NBA, NFL, Olympics and more. He will be your MC on the night. SportsGrad Members have now landed over 800 roles in the industry.
The Commons is a coworking community that's home to some of Australia's most exciting startups and growing businesses, with spaces across Melbourne and Sydney. Their Cremorne space is where we're taking over for the night, and their community will be in the room too.