Unlock The Path To Your Media Career
2026 IRTS Future Media Leaders
Career Workshop
November 5 & November 6
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 2026 application is due Tuesday, October 13th.
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.
A selection of past reps have included:
A+E Networks
Active International
Allen Media Group
AMC Global Media
Audacy
Carat / Dentsu
Comcast Advertising
Craig Newmark Grad School of Journalism at CUNY
Day One Agency
DISH Media
FOX Corporation
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. 5 & 6 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 Future Media Leaders Career Workshop provided me with a newfound confidence to achieve my dreams in the media industry. Before the Workshop, I lacked networking experience and confidence in my past experiences. Leaving the Workshop, however, I felt more empowered than ever and fostered many meaningful connections with industry professionals, past IRTS fellows, and even made new friends with other students who attended! I can confidently say the information and tips from the amazing panelists and resources shared by the IRTS team have completely changed my outlook for my career in advertising!
Savannah Neal
University of South Florida
(2025 Attendee)
The IRTS Future Media Leaders Workshop was an incredible opportunity to learn directly from professionals and recruiters across the media industry. The experience gave me a deeper understanding of the business and inspired me through the diverse stories and paths that shaped today’s media pioneers. The Workshop also exposed me to an extremely talented network of peers with whom I am excited to grow and learn from.
Marina Prikis
Middlebury College
(2025 Attendee)
The Workshop was undoubtedly the most transformative, engaging, and rewarding experience that I've had in my career thus far. Throughout the experience, you could genuinely feel the enthusiasm and passion radiating throughout the room. From listening to invaluable advice from leaders in the industry, to connecting with students my own age who will soon be the next generation of media trailblazers, I can wholeheartedly say this Workshop gave me the tools and connections needed to succeed in media.
University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill
(2025 Attendee)
This experience was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. I went into the Workshop feeling defeated by the entertainment and media industry and left with a new wave of confidence and excitement for what’s to come. I was literally skipping down the street afterward because I was so excited and glad I got this opportunity.
(2025 Attendee)
Unlock The Path To Your Media Career
2026 IRTS Future Media Leaders Career Workshop
Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6 - NEW YORK CITY
