News is everywhere now. People are getting information from TV, websites, radio and podcasts, newsletters, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and even group chats. And with information moving so fast, journalism — the skilled work of gathering facts, understanding what things mean, and explaining why they are important — is more essential than ever.

We need people who can report, fact-check, ask the hard questions, and help audiences make sense of what is happening in the world around them.

We also need people who know how to finance and sustain all of the work that goes into journalism, whether that’s through advertising sales, subscription fees, nonprofit funding, ancillary revenue streams, or all the above.

In this episode, we’re looking at where the jobs are in journalism right now, what skills can help you stand out, and how to start building the experience that gets you opportunities.

Featuring insights from:

Theodore Kim, Newsroom Lead of Career Programs at The New York Times

Taylor Mazzarella, Campus Recruiter at Warner Bros. Discovery

Shawn Giangeruso, Vice President of Talent Recruitment & Development at CNN

Katelyn Lunders, Digital Director at Delish

Danny Gold, Correspondent, Writer, and Reporter

Marisa Kabas, Writer and Reporter for The Handbasket

Oliver Darcy, Founder and Author of Status

Scott Lamb, VP of Content at Medium

Whether you’re a writer, designer, editor, producer, or content creator, freelancing enables you to choose your projects, move at your own pace, and build a career that can feel more flexible, more creative, and more personal to you.

But it also means pitching yourself, managing your time, finding clients, building relationships, knowing your value, staying organized, and learning how to treat your creative work like a business.

Featuring insights from:

Alexandra Merceron, Executive Vice President, Rubenstein Communications

Dani Kwateng-Clark, Executive Managing Editor, Harper's Bazaar US

Justine Clay, Business Coach and ADHD Coach for Creative Entrepreneurs

Syreeta Gates, Archivist and Founder of Most Incredible Studio

Rafael Espinal, Commissioner for the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment

Maddy Bruster, writer and graphic designer

We all have those movies or TV shows that stay with us. Maybe it’s a storyline or the characters. Maybe it’s the way a scene is shot, the setting, the music, the casting, or just the feeling you get when everything comes together perfectly.

None of that happens by accident.

Every shot, every location, every performance, every creative choice has people behind it. Directors, producers, filmmakers, casting directors, writers, crew members, and so many others are all working together to bring one vision to life.

If you’ve ever watched something and thought, “I want to be a part of making that,” this episode is for you.

Featuring insights from:

Michael Larnell, director of Cronies and Netflix’s Roxanne, Roxanne

Ekwa Msangi, filmmaker, director, and screenwriter

Kwame Amoaku, Deputy Commissioner for Film at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment

Holly Rymon, Producer of HBO’s The Gilded Age

Destiny Lilly, casting director for Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, President of the Casting Society

Wes Jones, writer for Showtime’s Billions

When people think of media careers, they think of the obvious jobs: reporter, actor, editor, singer, or influencer. But the media industry is way bigger than that! There are people building campaigns behind the scenes, people turning internet culture into their careers—people whose jobs literally didn't exist 10 years ago. And sometimes the thing you're naturally good at already points toward a career you haven't even discovered yet.

This episode of Make It in Media is all about careers you may not have considered yet—and how your existing interests and talents might actually connect to them!

Featuring insights from:

Gabriella Zutrau, Digital Strategy Advisor to Campaigns and Organizations

Noël Claro, Product Creative Strategist, Netflix

Jon McLeod, Multimedia Producer & Co-Chairman of ESPN T.R.U.S.T., ESPN

Teddy Petrocci, Creators Agent, UTA

A'ngelique Tewelde, Senior Video Lead, Google

Stephanie Scandria Smith, Vice President of Creative, Situation

Starting a career in media can feel exciting, confusing, and overwhelming all at once. There are so many directions you can go, from journalism and production to social media, live events, marketing, tech, and beyond.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need to have your entire career figured out right now. You just need to start making intentional moves.

In the Season 2 premiere of Make It in Media, host Camila Brango, Director of Community at the Center for Communication, breaks down how to create your own media career map and move with more clarity.

Featuring insight from Venus Anderson, Ebrahim Shakir, Netta Dobbins, Danielle Carney, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Deborah Roberts, and more, this episode is all about putting yourself out there, narrowing your focus, defining success for yourself, embracing failure, and building a career one intentional step at a time.

Season 2 starts here. Watch or listen to the first episode of Make It in Media now.

In this final episode of Make It in Media Season 1, host Cami Brango answers a listener question from Zaria that so many early-career creatives are asking: How do you become a leader in media when you’re just starting out? The answer, woven throughout this episode, is clear — leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts with how you show up.

Through powerful clips and real-world insight from leaders across the media industry, this episode breaks down what leadership actually looks like at every stage of your career. Filmmaker Ekwa Msangi, Director of Growing Up, shares why kindness, energy, and awareness are often just as important as talent. Samantha Cammarata explains why taking initiative early — even before you feel comfortable — is key to standing out.

HGTV star Egypt Sherrod reframes networking as service, reminding listeners that leadership is about what you give, not just what you gain. Torrence Boone, VP of Global Client & Agency Solutions at Google, offers guidance on approaching mentorship naturally, while producer Kelsie Kiley (Broad City, Younger) shows how visible effort can turn entry-level roles into long-term growth.

Career strategist Jacqueline Peros emphasizes the importance of tracking your accomplishments, Wendy Douglas, Executive Producer at TLC, explains why visibility and professionalism matter, and Raeshem Nijhon, Founder of Culture.House, alongside Zoe Rogovin, head if non-fiction at Wasserman, highlight how even small responsibilities can become the foundation for leadership skills later on.

The episode wraps with a Media Moves Pep Talk from Vanessa Santana, encouraging listeners to say yes, stay open, and trust the process.

Thank you for listening, sharing your questions, and growing with us this season!

Season 2 is coming soon — with more voices, more insight, and more tools to help you break in, rise up, and lead in media.

Until next season… keep showing up, keep growing, and keep making it in media. 🎧⚡

You landed the interview — now what? In Episode 5 of Make it in Media, host Cami Brango walks you through how to show up confident, prepared, and memorable when it matters most.

This episode breaks down what hiring managers are actually looking for once you’re in the room. From arriving on time and listening with intention to telling your story clearly and using your social media and creative projects as proof of your skills, this is your step by step guide to turning an interview into an offer. Whether your interview is in person or virtual, you’ll learn how small details can make a big difference.

You’ll hear real advice from industry leaders who have interviewed hundreds of candidates across media, publishing, tech, and entertainment. Guests share interview mistakes they have seen, habits that instantly stand out, and why preparation, curiosity, and follow up can set you apart in a competitive field.

Featuring insights from Vonetta Ewing of Take Two Interactive, Elisa Benson and Brooke Siegel, Samantha Cammarata, Richard Monastersky, John Mannhart of Amazon, Jessica Pels, Director Erin Lee Carr, Nina Temple, and a Media Moves Pep Talk from Wes Jackson of BRIC Arts Media and author Emma Straub.

This episode is a reminder that interviews are not just about proving yourself. They are about connection, confidence, and making sure the role is right for you too. If you want to walk into your next interview feeling ready instead of nervous, Ace That Media Job Interview has you covered.

If you know exactly what you want to do in media, congratulations. You are already a step ahead. But if you are still figuring it out, if you know you want in but are unsure where to begin, here's another episode is for you.

In Part 2 of Where Do I Start?, host Camila Brango continues the conversation about finding your entry point into the media industry by showing how passion and profession can work together. This episode focuses on non linear paths, unexpected pivots, and careers that emerge when you follow curiosity instead of a rigid plan.

You will hear from professionals who built fulfilling media careers by combining what they love with what they are good at. From sports and design to theater, journalism, and talent development, speakers break down what their jobs actually look like day to day, how they discovered their niches through trial and error, and why a winding path is often the most realistic way into media.

Featuring insights from Komal Bhukhanwala, Senior Art Director at CBS Sports, on blending creativity, technology, and athletics; Destiny Lilly, Casting Director for Only Murders in the Building, on pivoting from theater to casting; Oliver Darcy, Founder of Status, on building your own platform; and Jackie Shaheed, Early Careers Manager at Warner Bros. Discovery, on navigating a non linear career as a first generation professional. The episode closes with a powerful Media Moves Pep Talk from Raeshem Nijhon, Founder of Culture.House, and actor John Roberts, the voice of Linda Belcher from Bob’s Burgers.

This episode is a reminder that there is no single right way to start. Your career does not have to be perfect or predictable. It just has to be intentional. If you are searching for clarity, confidence, or permission to explore, Where Do I Start? (Part 2) will help you see that there is more than one way into media and a place for you in it.