Presented by Future Media Hubs

The Pipeline Problem: How Do We Stop Talking About Diversity

Mar 10, 2025

4:00pm – 5:00pm CT

The global workforce is now the most diverse in history. Yet the most powerful seats in Media - behind the camera and in the executive suites - do not reflect that. Recruiters, hiring managers and producers often blame "the pipeline" for this problem. How can we fill more seats with people who look like our audiences? How do we stop talking about solving these issues and actually start solving them? How do we remove the financial barriers to entry for the best opportunities? This panel tackles those thorny questions.

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Sarah Yourgrau

Common Ground Studios

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Level: Intermediate