Understanding the industry: Media, entertainment and storytelling
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PT
Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), ANN Sheindlin Forum (106)
Explore career paths across journalism, entertainment, digital media and today’s evolving storytelling landscape.
This program will begin with a panel of alumni and industry professionals discussing their career journeys, emerging trends, workplace expectations and advice for entering the field. Speakers may represent news, film and television, audio, documentary, publishing, social video, audience strategy and other media sectors.
Following the panel, students will have the opportunity to connect directly with professionals from a range of organizations and storytelling roles. The event is designed to help students discover both traditional and emerging career pathways while building meaningful industry connections.
Open to USC Annenberg students. Advance RSVP is required.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Annenberg operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.