An Inside Look With RJ Bosworth

Happy Thursday Steel Fans!! 

Today we talked with RJ Bosworth, Director of Ticket Sales. 

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Originally from Justice, IL, R.J. Bosworth started out as an intern during the 2007-2008 season. This is his sixth season with the Chicago Steel. R.J. graduated from Columbia College with a major in sports management. Through high school and college, R.J. worked at Park Printing, before accepting a job with the Chicago Steel. Currently, R.J. is the Director of Ticket Sales for the Steel. His favorite part of the job is the family atmosphere within the organization and knowing that everyday is going to be different. Additionally, he enjoys the challenge of being a junior hockey team in a major market. When R.J. is not at the Steel he enjoys golfing, watching the Chicago White Sox, and spending time with family and friends.

What is your primary role (what do you do) with the Chicago Steel?

I focus on the Ticket Sales and Ticket Operation for the organization.

How did you first get involved with the Steel?

In 2007 I was a senior at Columbia and applied for an internship with the team. I worked the 07-08 season as the marketing intern and was offered a job at the end of the season as an account executive.

What is your favorite part about working for the Steel?

As cliché as it sounds it’s like a second family here. During the season I spend more time with the front office than I do my wife. They make it a fun and entertaining every day. I would hate to go into an office everyday dreading work because the co-workers made the atmosphere feel like a funeral.

What would you say is the hardest part about your job?

The biggest challenge we face is being a small team in a large market. People in Chicago have so many options when it comes to spending their entertainment dollars. We have to be creative in getting people into the building.

What are you looking forward to most this season?

Mascot night is always a entertaining. Last year it was a sell out and the building is always electric on that night.

What is your typical day like at the Steel for you?

I usually get in and check my e-mails and voicemail. During the day I am usually working on ticket sales and operations end of things. I help out with other things around the office from community relations to marketing. Every day is different.

What is a typical game day like for you?

I get here around 7:30am and put together the agenda for the staff and help put together the media guide. During the day I am usually filling ticket orders and getting the box office organized. At 5 we have our staff dinner and meeting. Doors open up an hour before the game and I’m in the box office until the end of the second intermission when I go and talk to group leaders and season ticket holders. 

Join us next week as we talk to John Montalbano who is the 
Director of Business Operations and Marketing Manager. 

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