AI and the Future of Media: What You Need to Know

AI is changing media careers fast. Get the inside track on what’s next, where opportunities are growing, and how to stay ahead. AI is reshaping media careers—automating some entry-level tasks while creating entirely new roles in newsroom technology, editorial AI strategy, and content production. Hear from professionals building and using AI tools across media companies for a candid conversation about what's changing and how to stand out as the industry evolves. Eugenia Miranda Richman, VP, Editorial Innovation, Penske Media Corporation Edward McGurn, Head of Production, MCM Creative; Founder & AI Production Lead, Re(Ai)lism Pete Pachal, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Media Copilot Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore, Data Scientist, Digital Marketing Executive & Talent Development Leader; AI Lead Faculty, Strategic Communication Program, Columbia University; Author, The Power of the Learning Mindset Moderator: Hadas Gold, AI Correspondent, CNN Presented with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the Media Arts & Technology Department at Borough of Manhattan Community College