NYWICI: Student Communications Career Conference
DATE: November 07, 2015
TIME: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
COST: free
VENUE: NYU
ADDRESS:
The SCCC is your gateway to a world of insight and knowledge that would otherwise take years of trial-and-error experience to gather. It is your big chance to learn from the experts. You will find out about how they started, how they navigated their way through business, the challenges they faced and the combination of skills, knowledge and attitude it takes to remain at the top of their professions. This year, we are so excited to add new panels that really reflect the changing landscape of communications.
Lunch Keynote Speaker: Paula Rizzo, Emmy-award winning video producer, Senior Health Producer & Author, @ListProducer
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Location: NYU
Price:
Student Member- $70
Student Nonmember- $85
Young Professional Member- $100
Young Professional Nonmember- $115
Professional Member- $175
Professional Non-Member- $200
Special Promo – Ticket & Membership to NYWICI for $100
*Groups of 10 or more students will receive $10.00 off each individual ticket price. Contact Angella for more info.
*To register as a Young Professional, Professional or to take advantage of our Special Promo, please call 212-297-2133.
8:00 am: Onsite Registration Opens (lobby level)
8:30 am : Breakfast | Event Kickoff and Icebreaker
8:45 am: Welcome Address – Linda Descano New York Women in Communications Foundation President
9:05 am: Breakfast Keynote – Amy Odell, Editor, Cosmopolitan.com and Author, Tales From The Back Row
10:15-11:15 am: Breakout Session 1:
On Air: TV and Radio Broadcasting
Moderator: TBD
Jayde Donovan, Morning Co-host, Todd and Jayde in the Morning on WPLJ-FM 95.5
Stephanie Makowski, Associate Producer, The Dr. Oz Show
Katie Corrado, Anchor/Reporter, FOX 61
Carol Wilkinson, Reporter and Substitute News Anchor, News 12 Networks
Jayde Donovan, Morning Co-host, Todd and Jayde in the Morning on WPLJ-FM 95.5
Stephanie Makowski, Associate Producer, The Dr. Oz Show
Katie Corrado, Anchor/Reporter, FOX 61
Carol Wilkinson, Reporter and Substitute News Anchor, News 12 Networks
OR
Public Relations/Advertising/Marketing
Moderator: Melissa Finney, Advertising Partnerships, Flipboard Inc.
Kym Lewis, Partner Manager, Pinterest
Marisa K. Redwood, Principal, Buzz Brand Marketing
Lauren Marie Kehe, Director of Ad Sales Marketing, Pivot TV
Jessica Kleiman, Communications/Branding Executive
Kym Lewis, Partner Manager, Pinterest
Marisa K. Redwood, Principal, Buzz Brand Marketing
Lauren Marie Kehe, Director of Ad Sales Marketing, Pivot TV
Jessica Kleiman, Communications/Branding Executive
OR
Conversations About Content
Moderator: Lori Greene, Senior Partner, Content Director, Maxus Global
Taylor Trudon, Life Beat Lead, MTV
Georgia Galanoudis, Managing Director, Imprint
Jayde Lovell, Producer, YouTube
Tiffany Winter, Senior Director Strategic Partnerships, Mindshare Entertainment
Taylor Trudon, Life Beat Lead, MTV
Georgia Galanoudis, Managing Director, Imprint
Jayde Lovell, Producer, YouTube
Tiffany Winter, Senior Director Strategic Partnerships, Mindshare Entertainment
11:30am-12:30 pm: Breakout Session 2:
Fashion & Beauty
Moderator: Stefanie Cedro Mohr, Assistant Vice President, Integrated Marketing Communications, PR & Social Media, L’Oréal Paris at L’Oréal
Lauren Larkin, Beauty Director, Alison Brod Public Relations
Vanessa Santos, Head of Partnerships, Observer Media
Shannon Duffy, Product Development Coordinator, Kohl’s
Geneva S. Thomas, Consulting Marketing Manager at InStyle and Founder and Editor of Jawbreaker.nyc
Lauren Larkin, Beauty Director, Alison Brod Public Relations
Vanessa Santos, Head of Partnerships, Observer Media
Shannon Duffy, Product Development Coordinator, Kohl’s
Geneva S. Thomas, Consulting Marketing Manager at InStyle and Founder and Editor of Jawbreaker.nyc
OR
Sports & Entertainment
Moderator: Kenetta Bailey, CMO Brand Strategist, Consultant
Amy Andrieux, Global Editor & Communications Project Manager, Red Bull Studios
- Gia Peppers, Associate Editor, ESSENCEFest.com
TBD
TBD
Amy Andrieux, Global Editor & Communications Project Manager, Red Bull Studios
TBD
TBD
OR
Non-Profits & Social Good
Moderator: Pam Hacker, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, HBO
Courtney Dubin, Senior Advisor Youth Empowerment, GenYouth Foundation
Lori Peterzell, Senior Director Corporate Engagement, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Mary Pryor, Developers and Hackathon Programmer, AT&T
Jennifer Lindenauer, Head of Marketing/Communications, Upworthy
Courtney Dubin, Senior Advisor Youth Empowerment, GenYouth Foundation
Lori Peterzell, Senior Director Corporate Engagement, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Mary Pryor, Developers and Hackathon Programmer, AT&T
Jennifer Lindenauer, Head of Marketing/Communications, Upworthy
12:45 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Lunch Address and Intro to Keynote by Linda Descano New York Women in Communications Foundation President
1:05 pm: Lunch Keynote – Paula Rizzo, Emmy Award Winning Senior Health Producer at Fox News Channel and Author, Listful Thinking
2:15-3:15 pm: Breakout Session 3:
Entrepreneurship 101
Moderator: Liz Kressel, Entrepreneur/Digital Strategist, Lizard Media
Emily Blumenthal, Founder, Handbag Designer 101, the Independent Handbag Designer Awards & the HBDNetwork
Lori Check, Founder/CEO, Cheeked
Jillian Ressler, Co-Founder,spruceandco.com
Janna Meyrowitz, Co-Founder, StyleHoue PR
Emily Blumenthal, Founder, Handbag Designer 101, the Independent Handbag Designer Awards & the HBDNetwork
Lori Check, Founder/CEO, Cheeked
Jillian Ressler, Co-Founder,spruceandco.com
Janna Meyrowitz, Co-Founder, StyleHoue PR
OR
Building Your Personal Brand
Moderator: Brittany Hennessy, Associate Director, Social Strategy & Influence, Horizon Media Inc.
Bianca Jade, Founder, Mizzfit.com
Kayleigh Harrington, Talent Coordinator, Socialyte
TBD
TBD
Bianca Jade, Founder, Mizzfit.com
Kayleigh Harrington, Talent Coordinator, Socialyte
TBD
TBD
OR
Secrets to a Successful Job Search
Moderator: Judith Harrison, Sr. Vice President Talent Inclusion Diversity, Weber Shandwick P.R.
Melissa Gentile, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, Maxus Americas
Lori Dernavich, Growth Stage Leadership Advisor, LoriDernavich
Michelle Corbett, Mgr. DMI Talent Acquisitions, L’Oreal
TBD
Melissa Gentile, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, Maxus Americas
Lori Dernavich, Growth Stage Leadership Advisor, LoriDernavich
Michelle Corbett, Mgr. DMI Talent Acquisitions, L’Oreal
TBD
3:30-4:30 pm: Closing Panel Session: Spotlight on NYWICI Scholarship Winners
Moderator: Alexandra Osten
Lauren Hard, News Assistant, The New York Times
Elisa Tang, Production Associate, TODAY show
Bridget Jackson, Staff Associate, Kellen
TBD
Lauren Hard, News Assistant, The New York Times
Elisa Tang, Production Associate, TODAY show
Bridget Jackson, Staff Associate, Kellen
TBD
4:30 pm: Raffle
Click HERE to view last year’s program!
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please call Maria Ungaro 212-297-2133
