Schedule

October 18, 2025

Event Schedule
Time (PST) Session / Description
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Hiring Trends in the Entertainment Industry
As the entertainment industry continues to experience significant changes, particularly in the areas of employment and emerging markets, this session will provide a look at key hiring trends.
Moderator:
  • Jaia Thomas (Founder, Diverse Representation)
Speaker:
  • Joe Aiken (Partner, CAA Search)
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Press Play: Career Opportunities in Streaming and Digital Media
Hear from recruiters and executives at streaming and digital media platforms about the various types of career opportunities for everyone ranging from early talent to experienced executives.
Moderator:
  • Justin Rufen-Blanchette (Advisory Executive, Creative Artists Agency (CAA))
Speakers:
  • Donnelle Branche (Founder, TreeHouse Media)
  • Anya Johnson (Vice President, Sports Marketing, TNT Sports)
  • Beau Frank (Vice President, Talent Acquisition, STARZ)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Break + Recruiter Interviews
Registrants will have the opportunity to partake in informational interviews.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Recruiter Roundtable
A roundtable discussion with recruiters from various production companies, television networks, and film studios. An opportunity for registrants to ask questions about current opportunities and upcoming job opportunities.
Moderator:
  • Breanna Washington (Multicultural Publicity and Marketing, Allied Marketing)
Speakers:
  • Lieto Addis (Recruiter, STARZ)
  • Jennifer Thomas (Recruiter, Live Nation)
  • Deborah Pierre (Recruiter, Warner Bros. Discovery)
  • Sharon Higgins (Manager, People, Brillstein Entertainment Partners)
  • Missy Malkin (Partner, Brillstein Entertainment Partners)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Featured Conversation with William Morris Endeavor (WME)
A featured conversation with executives and recruiters from William Morris Endeavor (WME). WME is a global agency that represents the world's leading talent, athletes, intellectual property and brands.
Moderator:
  • Woodrow-Sterling Scypion (Impact and Inclusion, WME)
Speakers:
  • Eric Reid (Partner, WME)
  • Ke'Andra Levingston (Business Affairs, WME)
  • Chandler Atterberry (Agent, Non-Scripted Television, WME)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Career Opportunities in Sports Media
A conversation with executives from sports media platforms about the current sports media landscape and career and job opportunities.
Moderator:
  • Shanica Nicole Johnson
Speakers:
  • Courtland Bragg (Producer, NFL Films)
  • Yani Carter (Manager, Talent Negotiations, ESPN)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Fireside Chat with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The Television Academy, the only major organization devoted to the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, produces annual award programs such as The Emmy Awards and The Creative Arts Emmy Awards. With over 26,000 members, learn about the membership types, requirements, application process and benefits.
Speakers:
  • April King (Founder, Kingdom Management)
  • Kevin Turner (Sr. Talent Agent, Daniel Hoff Agency)
  • Adrienne Lamm (Sr. Manager, Acquisition and Outreach, The Television Academy)
  • Victoria Smart (Sr. Director, Memberships and Acquisition, The Television Academy)

October 20, 2025

Time (PST) Session / Description
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Featured Conversation with the Minnesota Vikings
Hear from executives and recruiters from the Minnesota Vikings, as they share insight into their unique Associate Leadership Development Program and other career opportunities.
Speakers:
  • Anita Adjei-Wiafe (Senior Director, People & Culture, Minnesota Vikings)
  • Martin Nance (Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Minnesota Vikings)
  • Imani McCormick (DEI & Culture Strategist, Minnesota Vikings)
  • Naomi Evans (Community Relations Coordinator, Minnesota Vikings)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Speed Networking Session
A breakout session specifically geared towards lawyers and law students. The session will provide an opportunity to participate in an hour of speed networking with various entertainment attorneys from firms, studios, and networks.
Speakers:
  • Baron Ojogho (Senior Associate, Entertainment Transactions, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP)
  • Brittani Ojogho-Fields (Corporate Counsel, US Series Development & AI, Amazon MGM Studios)