Center for Communication: The New Journalism Economy: Where the Jobs Are
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Join the Center for Communication for this information session.
Independent or established media—which path is right for you? Hear where journalists see the biggest opportunities in 2026 and beyond.
As audiences become more segmented, solo journalists, upstart news outlets, and established media organizations compete for the same attention. Young journalists face the choice of going independent or reporting for a media organization. Journalists share how each path presents its own challenges and opportunities and where they see openings in 2026 and beyond.
- Mara Balagtas McIlwrath, Creative Director, Autos, Hearst Magazines
- Subrata De, Chief Independence Officer for journalist-creators | Former EVP, VICE News
- Tanzina Vega, Journalist, Educator; Contributing Writer, Globe Opinion, The Boston Globe
- Samantha M. Wender, Head of Content & Journalist, Carry-on Media
- Moderator: Camila Brango, Director of Community
Presented with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and George Polk School of Communications at LIU Brooklyn
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