In collaboration with Disney Ad Sales, GEI will be co-hosting an in-person professional development event and info session about Ad Sales careers in NYC, on Wednesday, March 13. NYC and NJ participants are encouraged to attend, please keep an eye out for more information and the RSVP form!
GEI co-hosted an in-person event with DreamWorks in Los Angeles. This event emphasized soft skills training, specifically those crucial for navigating internships and early careers. Additionally, there was a panel featuring former interns who have successfully transitioned to full-time positions at DreamWorks. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in discussions about their journeys at DWA and the skills that contributed to their success.
In collaboration with GEI, Paramount hosted a full day summit on their Burbank lot! This event included a professional development workshop, meet & greet panel with the Nickelodeon talent development teams, a speed networking activity with Paramount employees, and studio tours.
In collaboration with Goldcrest Post, GEI co-hosted an in-person info session in New York City that focused on Picture and Sound in Post Production.
GEI co-hosted an in-person info session with Magnolia Pictures in NYC, introducing participants to independent film distribution and marketing.
GEI participants got the opportunity to visit Verve for a soft-skills focused event. The event included a panel of Verve agents and a "How to Pitch Yourself" segment led by one of Verve's Managing Partners. Participants also had the chance to hear from Verve Founders Bryan Besser and Adam Levine.
GEI was excited to offer participants an exclusive event with talent management company, Entertainment 360. Participants received personalized resume feedback, met with the Head of HR, and learned about their talent/literary management and production work!
In collaboration with AMC, GEI co-hosted an in-person info session about different career paths at AMC, including internships and how to work your way from entry-level careers into mid-level careers, and will include information about how companies often recruit for these roles and advice and best practices for those who are starting out in their career. This was great opportunity to connect with AMC Network's Talent Acquisition team before their summer internship applications release and to gain insight on what AMCN specifically looks for in entry-level and mid-level candidates.
In collaboration with FuboTV, GEI co-hosted an in-person info session in New York about different career paths at FuboTV and transferable skills. Panelists included Director of Talent Acquisition, Director of Marketing Operations, Sr. Director of Marketing, VP of Ad Sales, Director of Communications, and VP of Business Development.
Attendees learned how television series are made, from idea to script to screen. Panelists included the Head of Television at Maximum Effort , a WME Agent for Non-Scripted Television, WME Co-Head of Scripted Television, and the Executive Director of Literary Scouting at FOX Entertainment. Following the event, attendees networked with the panelists and WME staff. Thank you to WME for hosting us in NYC!
Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction provided an overview of nonfiction development and introduced their development pods, which have developed iconic shows like 90 Day Fiancé, Love After Lockup, and American Idol. Afterwards, attendees sharpened their interview skills with a mock interview session!
GEI participants visited Samson Stages in Brooklyn for the inside scoop on all things commercial production - camera-to-cloud technology, costume design, props, post-production, unions for commercial production professionals, and more!
