Join us on Monday, November 19, for the Center’s First Annual Diversity + Media Career Summit, in partnership with NYU Wasserman. The Center opens doors for a remarkably diverse community of talented student and young professionals. Our mission is to connect media recruiters to this diverse, rich talent pool to ensure a brighter future for the industry.
You won’t want to miss this special day of insight and inspiration. Kickstart your career with a full day of keynotes, panels, breakout workshops, and dedicated networking sessions with industry professionals from media and entertainment. RSVP
*Please note: Dress code is business attire. Sneakers and jeans are not permitted.
AGENDA
8:00 AM REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:45 AM WELCOME REMARKS
9:00 AM WELCOME KEYNOTE
Torrence Boone, VP, Global Client & Agency Solutions, Google
Interviewed by: Syreeta Gates, Founder, The Gates Preserve
9:45 AM BREAK
10:15 AM Panel I — HOW TO MAKE WORK CULTURE YOUR CULTURE
A candid conversation with leaders from all corners of the media space will share their advice on creating a work environment where you can be yourself.
Nikki Bethel, Senior Vice President, Talent Management, HBO
Wendy Douglas, Executive Producer, TLC
Ramon Escobar, VP Talent Recruitment & Development and Diversity & Inclusion, CNN Worldwide
Angela Talton, Chief Diversity Officer, Nielsen
Moderator: Jacqueline Peros, Founder, JMP Branding
11:30 AM BREAK AND NETWORKING SESSION
12:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSION I — choose one out of three options:
Strategies For Getting Your Foot In The Door
Led by, Antoinette Miller, Manager, University Relations & Recruitment, HBO
How To Nail The Job Interview
Led by, Lawrese Brown, Communications Coach, The Engaging Educator
How To Be Heard
Led by, Kameka Dempsey, Founder, KD Leadership Strategies
1:00 PM BOXED LUNCH AND NETWORKING
2:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSION II — choose one out of three options (see above):
3:00 PM AFTERNOON KEYNOTE
Savalle Sims, General Counsel, Discovery
Interviewed by Eric Deggans, TV Critic, NPR
3:45 PM NETWORKING RECEPTION
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