Live from CNBC Global Headquarters, Event to Feature Anchors, Executives & Industry Experts, Including: Craig Melvin, Alicia Menendez, Melissa Lee, Suze Orman, Craig Robinson, Rashida Jones, KC Sullivan, Frances Berwick, & More
Free Summit to Focus on ‘Unlocking Your Leadership Potential’ with Panels & Networking Opportunities for Aspiring Media Professionals
Students and Industry Experts Can Register to Attend Event Here
April 4, 2024 – NBCU Academy, the award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech, has announced the lineup for its fifth “Next Level Summit: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential,” scheduled for Thursday, April 11. The hybrid-event will include a live studio audience from CNBC’sGlobal Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
During the all-day training program, offered at no cost, students will have the opportunity to engage with key Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCU News Group leadership and anchors, as well as attend keynote presentations, breakout panels, and career exposition sessions. These forums will cover a wide range of topics, including streaming, social media and diverse representation in news.
Key program offerings include:
Leading From Where You Are
This panel of dynamic leaders will explore how adopting a leadership mindset can elevate your work. Gain insights on effective leadership strategies, including building relationships, overcoming obstacles, and inspiring those around you – all from your current position.
Moderator: CNBC’s Fast Money Host Melissa Lee
Panelists:
- KC Sullivan, CNBC President
- Rashida Jones, MSNBC President
- José Cancela, Telemundo Station Group President
- Frances Berwick, Chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment
Developing Your Leadership & Communications Style
Strong leaders possess both effective communication and leadership styles. Join an enlightening discussion aimed at enhancing your ability to convey ideas and inspire others to action. Gain invaluable insights from top-notch communicators, including finance guru Suze Orman, alongside other influential figures from the business and media world.
Moderator: MSNBC’s The Weekend Co-Host Alicia Menendez
Panelists:
- Sohee Jun, Ph. D & Author, “The Inner Game: Secrets of High- Achieving Women for Navigating Work, Life and Mindset
- Suze Orman, Best-Selling Author, Financial Icon & SecureSave Co-Founder
- Craig Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for NBCUniversal
- Ashaki Rucker, SVP, Human Resources NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises & LATAM
Meet the Leadership Team Behind NBCUniversal’s 2024 Paris Olympics Coverage
With the Paris Olympic Games fast approaching, NBCU Academy takes you behind the scenes with the leadership team that makes NBCU’s massive coverage gold medal worthy. Learn how they’ll combine state-of-the-art technology and creative storytelling across multiple continents to cover the Games and introduce you to the greatest athletes in the world.
Moderator: TODAY News Anchor & 3rd Hour Co-Host Craig Melvin
Panelists:
- Darryl Jefferson, Senior Vice President, NBC Sports Engineering and Technology
- Lindsay Schanzer, Senior Producer, NBC Sports
- Molly Solomon, Executive Producer and President, NBC Olympics Production
The event will bring together hundreds of college students and media professionals attending in person, as well as virtual participants from across the country.
NBCU Academy is part of Project UP, Comcast Corporation’s $1 billion initiative to connect people to the Internet and advance digital equity and economic mobility through programs and community partnerships that open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators across Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky.
For more information, contact:
Dominique Donahue
NBC News
e: dominique.donahue@nbcuni.com
Sarah Teicher
NBC News
e: sarah.teicher@nbcuni.com
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