YOUR MEDIA CAREER STARTS HERE.
We promote diversity in media by providing students with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed in the industry.
On Location: The Drew Barrymore Show
The Drew Barrymore Show is optimism TV, bringing information, inspiration, and entertainment to daytime. Known for her infectious brand of humor and positivity, host Drew Barrymore shares her undeniably relatable point of view while celebrating every part of humanity along the way. Join us in the studio audience to see how the show comes together with human interest stories, lifestyle segments, and celebrity interviews.
Current students only. Space is limited; request your spot early.
Wednesday, March 26
1:30 to 4:45 PM
The New Independents: Journalism Innovators + Entrepreneurs
As legacy news organizations struggle to reach increasingly fragmented and distrustful consumers, a new wave of solo journos and upstart outlets are offering alternative sources for independent news—and new opportunities for aspiring journalists. Hear from journalism innovators and entrepreneurs who are navigating the turbulent information ecosystem to create thriving news brands.
Thursday, April 10
6:30 to 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre
Virtual Office Hours: DEY
DEY. was founded to help move the needle on social issues that concern the public. With the combination of influence, strategy, and public relations, the agency works with clients to impact policy, encourage debate, and bring about social change. If you’re looking to launch a meaningful career with your communication skills, bring your questions to this conversation with strategists who work to drive change.
Open to current students.
Wednesday, April 23
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Don’t Take Our Word For It
“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.”
- Estefani Alarcon
“I interned with High10 Media for four months and loved every minute of it. I owe it all to the Center for Communication!”
- Alexandria Mandry
“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.”
- Estefani Alarcon
Community Voices
Our Partners
Our partners enable us to equip diverse leaders in the media industry. We couldn’t do this important work without them!
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.
Video Resources
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!