The New Independents: Journalism Innovators + Entrepreneurs
Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:30 pm
Event hosted by: The Center for Communication
As legacy news organizations struggle to reach increasingly fragmented and distrustful consumers, a new wave of solo journos and upstart outlets are offering alternative sources for independent news—and new opportunities for aspiring journalists. Hear from journalism innovators and entrepreneurs who are navigating the turbulent information ecosystem to create thriving news brands.
Oliver Darcy, Founder and Author, Status
Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Founder, Writer, and Editor at Hearing Things
Marisa Kabas, Writer & Reporter, The Handbasket
John Ourand, Sports Correspondent, Puck
Nick Pinto, Founder, Worker-Owner, and Journalist, Hell Gate
Moderator: Brian Stelter, Chief Media Analyst, CNN
Presented with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and SVA Theatre
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
The Center’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Schedule:
Doors Open: 6:00pm
Event Begins: 6:30pm
Ticket Information:
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