Unlock The Path To Your Media Career
2025 IRTS Future Media Leaders
Career Workshop
November 6 & November 7
NEW YORK CITY
Join us this fall for our FREE Career Workshop to gain access to key industry insights, prepare for your professional future, and develop a new, dynamic community of peers who are all eager to launch their careers in media.
Want to work in the media industry but not sure what path to take? Unsure of how to best prepare for internships and career opportunities? Feeling uncertain about next steps? We can help!
The IRTS Foundation has earned the reputation of being one of the best support systems for students and recent grads that want to jump start their careers in media.
For over 40 years, our FREE in-person Workshop has allowed students to interface with top media companies, gain industry insights, and learn about exciting career opportunities.
The 2025 application is due Monday, October 6th.
Two Days of
Insights & Exclusive Networking
DAY 1:
Meet Media Leaders &
Gain Industry Insights
Conferees will hear from some of our industry’s most dynamic professionals through a series of engaging panels, featured speakers, and Q&A sessions.
The majority of our speakers are actually former attendees of IRTS programs such as this one - a testament to how valuable participating in this event can be!
This year's panels include:
Executive Leadership - Advice from the Top
Building the Business - Careers in Marketing, Digital Strategy, PR & Sales
Creating Content - News, Entertainment & Production Careers
Making the Right Impression - Advice from Recruiting Experts
Getting Started - Advice from Early Career Professionals
And of course a special Keynote Speaker!
DAY 2:
Connect With
Top Companies
Conferees will have the chance to meet with recruiters and representatives from a wide range of media companies during our career fair and networking events.
Past reps have included:
A+E Networks
Active International
Allen Media Group
AMC Networks
Audacy
Carat / Dentsu
Comcast Advertising
Craig Newmark Grad School of Journalism at CUNY
Day One Agency
DISH Media
FOX Corporation
GroupM / WPP Media
Horizon Media
iHeart Media / Katz Media Group
Locality
NBCUniversal
Omnicom Media Group
Paramount
Precision Strategies
The Trade Desk
The Walt Disney Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Urban One - TVOne
This opportunity is made possible through the generosity of companies throughout the media business.
FAQs
Eligibility
IRTS seeks applicants who possess the skills necessary to succeed in a media environment, and/or have demonstrated their interest through professional and extra-curricular activities.
College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students, as well as those that have graduated within the past year are encouraged to apply.
Media is wide-reaching, therefore accomplished students from ALL majors are encouraged to apply! (including Advertising, Business, Communications, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Journalism, Public Relations, etc.)
Location
Specific Manhattan address will be shared upon acceptance to the conference.
Attendance
Attendance is required for both days of the Workshop, Nov. 6 & 7 and conferees are responsible for their own accommodations and travel expenses.
Cost
- Participants attend Workshop events FREE-of-charge.
- IRTS is not responsible for attendees’ travel and accommodation expenses.
- Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided during the Workshop.
An Experience You Don’t Want To Miss
Don’t Take Our Word For It, Explore Our Alumni Testimonials
The IRTS Workshop opened up an industry that often feels out of reach. Listening to the panels on the first day, I discovered roles I never knew existed and felt empowered seeing people like me thriving in those positions. During the career fair, meeting with recruiters from top media companies gave me clarity and confidence about how to begin my own journey and grow my early career. Most importantly, over the course of just two days, I met so many incredible, like-minded people from diverse backgrounds, all genuinely excited to learn from and uplift each other—people I can now call lifelong friends and mentors. This experience has truly left a lasting impact on me.
Alicia Tang
Columbia University
(2024 Attendee)
I could not be more thankful to have attended the IRTS Workshop. It was an incredible experience to hear from professionals who had been in my shoes and receive guidance on forging a path toward a career in media. I made wonderful connections and left with the confidence that there was a place for me in the field within reach.
Chelsea Collier
University of Maryland
(2024 Attendee)
The IRTS Foundation is what every undergrad student and recent grad looking to get into media needs. Organizations like IRTS are rare. There are so many opportunities being offered at the two-day Workshop, and it is at no cost. IRTS not only helps students get their foot in the door but there's a whole family tied to the organization that is willing to help. The proof is in the pudding - the number of alumni participating as panelists and company representatives proves IRTS's importance in getting them started on their successful careers. Three words I can use to sum up the two-day Workshop are: inspirational, engaging, and transformative.
Baruch College
(2024 Attendee)
I've spoken with several IRTS alumni about their experiences with the Workshop and Fellowship—they consistently describe IRTS as a big family where everyone supports one another. While I believed them, I didn’t truly understand until I attended myself. Walking into a professional setting like this Workshop can be very intimidating, especially without knowing anyone beforehand; however, the IRTS staff and my peers made me feel comfortable and confident instantly. This support allowed me to successfully gain insights into career paths I did not previously consider, connect with employers offering a variety of opportunities, and practice my professional skills.
Carrie Ebbin
Brooklyn College
(2024 Attendee)
Unlock The Path To Your Media Career
2025 IRTS Future Media Leaders Career Workshop
Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7 - NEW YORK CITY
