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NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Announces Spring 2025 "Made in NY" Talks

Signature Series with Focus on Job Opportunities for New Yorkers Returns; Full Schedule Available at https://www.centerforcommunication.org/calendar

NEW YORK - The NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 schedule for the "Made in NY" Talks series. Presented in partnership with the Center for Communication, the series brings together industry leaders to share insights, information and news with New Yorkers looking to work in the media and entertainment industries. The talks are in-person, free and open to the public.

“We are thrilled to once again partner with the Center for Communication on the “Made in NY” Talks series which, this Spring, provides resources and information on how to begin a career in NYC’s world-famous entertainment industry,” said Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Pat Swinney Kaufman. “With the proposed extension of the NY state film tax credit, and expansion of our infrastructure through new studios across the boroughs, and our administration’s commitment to making this a ‘City of Yes’ in terms of film production, these panels come at a perfect time for interested New Yorkers to explore opportunities in film and television production.”

Spring 2025 panels include:

Careers in Music: Live Entertainment
Monday, February 24, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
BRIC Arts Media, 647 Fulton Street (enter on Rockwell Place), Brooklyn, NY
Find out how you can channel your passion for music into a career in live entertainment event production. Hear from program directors, talent bookers, and others about the variety of roles behind putting on a live performance and the exciting, adrenaline-filled challenges of making sure that the show goes on.

Panelists:

Grace Blake, Programming Director, City Winery and Pier 57

Chris Sampson, Head of Music Booking, Spotify

Moderator: Syreeta Gates, Archivist & Founder, Most Incredible Studio

Other panelists to be announced

RSVP to attend Careers in Music: Live Entertainment

In Conversation: Tubi CEO Anjali Sud
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we highlight the accomplishments of Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, America’s most watched free TV and movie streaming service. Hear about her successful career, from empowering video creators at Vimeo to her leadership of Tubi, where monthly active viewers has surpassed 97 million and global expansion has solidified the company’s position as a major entertainment destination.
Moderated by Marianne Gambelli, former President of Advertising Sales, Fox Corporation.

RSVP to attend In Conversation: Tubi CEO Anjali Sud

New Opportunities in Advertising + Marketing
Monday, March 24, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
The New School, The Auditorium at 66 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Brand advertising and marketing requires constant innovation and continuous learning in order to reach—and engage—consumers with dynamic content across a variety of platforms in an ever-evolving media landscape. Learn about the critical skills and latest strategies you’ll need to connect with consumers and build a successful car in advertising and marketing.

Panelists:

Anne Becker, Senior Vice President, Trade Marketing & Communications, Paramount Advertising

Idia Ogala, Product Marketing Manager, DraftKings; Marketing Lead, CBG Marketing

Moderator: Alexandra Merceron, EVP, Rubenstein; Lecturer, Columbia University Other panelists to be announced

RSVP to attend New Opportunities in Advertising + Marketing

Additional talks to be announced. Full Schedule Available at https://www.centerforcommunication.org/calendar

Previous "Made in NY" Talks can be viewed on MOME's website here.