Thursday, April 10

The New Independents: Journalism Innovators + Entrepreneurs

Journalism innovators share how they're building independent news brands in a shifting media landscape. Don't miss this insightful panel!

By Center for Communication

Date and time

Thursday, April 10 · 6:30 - 8pm EDT

Location

SVA Theatre

333 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

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.

Oliver Darcy, Founder and Author, Status
Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Founder, Writer, and Editor at Hearing Things
Marisa Kabas, Writer & Reporter, The Handbasket
John Ourand, Sports Correspondent, Puck
Nick Pinto, Founder, Worker-Owner, and Journalist, Hell Gate
Moderator: Brian Stelter, Chief Media Analyst, CNN

Presented with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and SVA Theatre

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

The Center's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Organized by

Center for Communication

The Center for Communication educates and inspires students seeking careers in media, with the goal to increase diversity throughout the industry. The Center’s career education programs bring students together with leading creators and professionals in New York's media and entertainment sectors so they may gain the knowledge, skills, and networks they need to succeed in their careers. The Center’s diverse community includes students and recent grads from 200+ colleges and universities throughout the New York area, and a growing number of students across the country reached through virtual programming.