Next month, NYU Los Angeles will be launching a series of talks and presentations for NYU alumni, led by industry experts who will cover a range of topics in media and entertainment. The Summer 2020 Discovery Sessions will launch Monday, June 1, and are geared towards professionals looking to expand their knowledge base and community in highly specialized arenas.
The series will debut with two free special webinars (information below), that are “being offered in the spirit of creating community and opportunity to the entire NYU community,” said NYU Los Angeles Program Director Nina Sadowsky, who created the Discovery Sessions. In addition, two spots in each of the series’ paid sessions will be offered free of charge to applicants who have been laid off or furloughed due to the COVID-19 virus. More information on these scholarships is available here.
The Business: Snapshots of the Current Media and Entertainment Landscape from the Professionals Who Run It
Monday, June 1 • 3pm PDT/6pm EDT
Through a series of TEDTalk-style presentations, participants will learn how organizations are responding to the unfolding economic challenges presented by COVID-19. Professionals in fields ranging from film, television, music, podcasting and more, will share their perspective on how the business has shifted and their outlook for the near future.
This event is produced in collaboration with NYU LA, the NYU Production Lab, the Wasserman Center for Career Development, and the Tisch Office of Career Development.
Career Strategies for Creatives
Wednesday, June 3 • 3pm PDT/6pm EDT
What is it like to start your career in the middle of an economic downturn? What strategies can you employ to stay productive, build your network and continue to pursue your creative passions? This special panel composed of Tisch grads that entered the workforce during the 2008/2009 recession will share their experiences and expertise in pursuing a career in the arts despite a difficult economic climate. Panelists will include representatives from different areas of the industry.
This event is produced in collaboration with NYU LA and NYU Tisch.
Download (PDF) the session brochure and schedule below.