The Center for Communication proudly presents the 42nd annual Frank N. Stanton Award for Excellence in Communication to Shelby Saville, CEO of Starcom US. This prestigious honor recognizes her visionary leadership, lasting impact on the media industry, and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of media professionals.
Tuesday, September 16
6:00 – 9:00 PM
583 Park Avenue
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Execs and the City: Meet the Producers Behind HBO’s And Just Like That
Join TV writers Elisa Zuritsky & Julie Rottenberg as they share behind-the-scenes stories from Sex and the City to And Just Like That.
Monday, October 6
6:30 – 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre
Curious about sports media? Learn how top pros built careers in reporting, producing, podcasting, marketing & management.
Tuesday, October 21
6:00 – 7:30 PM
SVA Theatre
Where the Jobs Are: Sports Media
Navigating the Infodemic: Public Safety, Health & the Environment
Learn how experts tackle disinformation in health & climate—and where media careers play a role.
Monday, October 27
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Life Stories: The Art of Unscripted Programming
Learn how unscripted TV producers shape everyday people and events into compelling storylines, what roles drive production, and how you can be part of it.
Monday, November 3
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Fordham University, McNally Amphitheater
How to Succeed Solo: Freelance Media Careers
Freelance work can be just as rewarding as landing a full-time role—especially in media. Hear from independent contractors about the risks, rewards, and how to know when it’s time to go solo.
Thursday, November 13
6:30 – 8:00 PM
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Stephanie Alcaron, NYU Student Class of 2024
“What really stood out was that they were pushing for diversity and inclusion, and as a Latina woman, I've been fighting for this in media for so long.”
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Jackie Shaheed, Early Career Manager, Warner Bros. Discovery
“The Center has really helped in our recruiting efforts, not only in getting a diverse slate of candidate for our internships but also in developing relationships with the students, so they understand what WBD is all about and where they may it in.
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Alexandria Mandry, NYU Student Class of 2024
“I interned with High10 Media for four months and loved every minute of it. I owe it all to the Center for Communication!”
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Katherine Barnett, SVP, Human Resources, Hearst Television
"I have been so impressed with the young professionals who are part of this community. There is great talent out there, and the Center for Communication has their finger on the pulse of that talent.”
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Bianca Guerrero, NYU Student Class of 2024
“I loved meeting people in similar positions as me, with similar interests. I equally loved the attention paid to who was presenting - so many women of color!! It made it easy to relate.”
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Christina Stokes, SVP, Director of Talent Acquisition, Rubenstein
“We are always grateful to participate in Center events. We hired an Account Coordinator at the last Women + Media Career Summit.”
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Manasi Nimkar, NYU Student Class of 2024
“It was really helpful to hear about networking tip s ell as speak with some of the recruiters who were open for discussions and offered relevant resources to explore.”
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The Center for Communication Vision
We set our students up for success by building the knowledge, skills, and networks they need to launch their media careers. Our forums feature the best minds in media, who provide industry insights and actionable advice to help our students become the next generation of media leaders. We connect our students to our industry partners, who are seeking to build their pipelines of diverse talent.
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Engage!
Shannon Murphy is a writer and Creative Director who recently worked on New York’s "Stop the Spread" campaign with TBWA\Chiat\Day. Shannon says the most interesting part of a student portfolio? The ‘About Me’ page!
Collaboration
The writers' room is a room where TV show writers shut in and work together for 8-12 hours a day. Showrunner and executive producer Anthony Sparks says being part of a writers' room takes talent and work ethic, but it's also a very social job. TV writers need to be excited by collaboration!