In conversation with Samantha Rothschild, manager of studio research at Disney
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Noon – 1 p.m. PT
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism (ASC), 207
Join Suzanne Alcantara, associate dean of student affairs and career development, in conversation with one of our industry partners, Samantha Rothschild. Students will have the opportunity to learn from Rothschild’s career journey.
Samantha is a proud double Trojan earning her Bachelor’s in Communication (with a minor in Cinematic Arts) and her Master’s in Communication Management through Annenberg’s progressive degree program. Her background spans across entertainment consumer insights and content performance analytics. She has spent over a decade in research at The Walt Disney Company, with much of her career focused on television at ABC and Disney Television Studios. Today, Samantha manages theatrical research for The Walt Disney Studios, supporting iconic brands like Pixar, 20th Century Studios, and Disney Live Action, as well as Marvel series on Disney+.
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.