NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Announces Fall 2026 "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 Fall 2026 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.

Fall 2026 panels include:

AI and the Future of Media: What You Need to Know
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Theater II, 199 Chambers Street
AI is reshaping media careers—automating some entry-level tasks while creating entirely new roles in newsroom technology, editorial AI strategy, and content production. Hear from professionals building and using AI tools across media companies for a candid conversation about what's changing and how to stand out as the industry evolves. 

Panelists:

• Eugenia Miranda Richman, VP, Editorial Innovation, Penske Media Corporation
• Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore, Data Scientist, Digital Marketing Executive & Talent Development Leader; AI Lead Faculty, Strategic Communication Program, Columbia University; Author, The Power of the Learning Mindset
• Pete Pachal, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Media Co-Pilot
• Moderator: Hadas Gold, AI Correspondent, CNN

Other panelists to be announced

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Fashion & Beauty Media: Storytellers & Influencers
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Do you have a killer eye for style that you want to turn into a career? The fashion and beauty media industry offers many opportunities beyond styling fashion shoots and writing beauty reviews, and you’ll find roles in public relations, editorial content, marketing, blogging, and social media. Get an inside look from media insiders who share how to break into this cutting-edge industry.

Panelists:

• Daise Bedolla, Editor, Into The Gloss; Writer, I Just Want To Talk
• Caroline Palmer, Author, Workhorse
• Emilia Petrarca, Freelance Writer; Author, Shop Rat
• Vanessa Santana, Brand Marketing Director, Maesa
• Moderator: Syreeta Gates, Archivist & Founder, Most Incredible Studio

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The New Information Economy: Where the Opportunities Are
Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
LIU Brooklyn, Kumble Theater, 1 University Plaza (Flatbush Avenue between Dekalb Avenue and Fleet Place)
As audiences become more segmented, solo journalists, upstart news outlets, and established media organizations compete for the same attention. Young journalists face the choice of going independent or reporting for a media organization. Journalists share how each path presents its own challenges and opportunities and where they see openings in 2026 and beyond.

Panelists to be announced

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The Business Behind the Content: Careers in Advertising Technology
Monday, November 2, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Every time you stream a show, scroll through social media, or visit a website, a sophisticated ecosystem of technology is working behind the scenes to connect audiences with advertisers. Hear from professionals across advertising technology as they demystify the industry and share how they built careers at the intersection of media, data, and innovation. Whether you're drawn to strategy, sales, analytics, or product, you may be closer to a future in ad tech than you think.

Panelists:

• Ameneh Atai, GM, Audience Measurement, Nielsen
• Lemu Coker, CTV Ecosystems Partnerships Manager, Google
• Greg Joseph, VP, Inventory Development, StackAdapt
• Dr. Nage Sethu, SVP Technology, Converged Advertising & Linear Systems, Warner Bros. Discovery
• Ashley Wheeler, SVP, DV+ Platform, Magnite

Other panelists to be announced

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Launch Pad: Start Your Career in Film & TV
Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
BRIC Arts Media, 647 Fulton Street (enter on Rockwell Place), Brooklyn, NY
If you’ve always wanted to work on film and television productions in the Big Apple, here’s your chance to hear about programs that can help you land a job in the industry. Whether you’re interested in producing, directing, writing, set design, or the many different roles behind-the-scenes, these resources will give you the next steps for the career of your dreams.

Panelists:

• Kwame Amoaku, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Film Office, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
• Venus Anderson, Program Director, "Made in NY" PA Program & Post Production Training Program, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
• Keisha Katz, Chief Strategy & Program Officer, Reel Works
• Sandra Forman, Administrator, DGA Assistant Director Training Program
• Moderator: Nikki Bethel, President & CEO, Emma Bowen Foundation

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