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NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Announces Spring 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 Spring 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.
Spring 2026 panels include:
Inside Hearst: Multimedia Journalism & Entertainment
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Joseph Urban Theater, Hearst Tower, 300 West 57th Street (at 8th Avenue)
Hear directly from the innovators shaping Hearst’s diverse portfolio of television stations, magazine titles, and daily newspapers as they reveal how their iconic brands are thriving across today’s ever-evolving media landscape. Leading digital experts will share how they craft standout content, grow loyal audiences in a fiercely competitive marketplace, and what it takes to break into this cutting-edge industry.
Panelists to be announced.
RSVP to attend this free event
Behind the Curtain: Careers in Theater and Live Entertainment
Monday, March 9, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
There are many different roles that are crucial to ensuring that the show goes on. Hear from the creatives who work backstage, as they share the skills needed to produce successful performances of live theater and entertainment.
Panelists:
- Alex Volckhausen, Stage Manager (Wicked,Hamilton)
- Stephanie Sciandra Smith, Vice President, Creative, Situation
- Brian Anthony Moreland, Creative Lead Producer, B. More Now Productions (Othello,The WIZ)
- Moderator: Adam Natale, Director, SVA Theatre
Other panelists to be announced
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Video Games: Immersive Entertainment
Thursday, March 19, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Hear from designers and producers that create gaming experiences that transport players to another world. Learn the skills needed to create cutting edge graphics that combine game flow, fully developed storylines, and realistic settings.
Panelists:
- Mitu Khandaker, Game Designer & Engineer
- Vassiliki Khonsari, Producer, Director & Writer, iNK Stories
Other panelists to be announced
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Looking Back: Historical Storytelling
Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
BRIC Arts Media, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
As our country approaches its 250th anniversary, creators and journalists share how they inform people on historical events through podcasts, documentaries, journalism, and entertainment programming. If you’re a history buff, learn how you can create content that goes beyond the classroom to educate people about the past.
Panelists:
- Salimah El-Amin, Producer, Florentine Films
Other panelists to be announced
RSVP to attend this free event
Advertising and Marketing for the Public Good
Monday, April 20, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor
Advertising and marketing agencies are helping more and more brands take a strong stance on issues and causes that cater to the public interest. Media pros explore how they traverse this new landscape, and discuss how to better connect with consumers’ shifting expectations and buying behavior, and how everyone from account executives to creatives play key roles in campaigning for a cause.
Panelists to be announced.