The fourth annual Children’s Media Career Symposium is an opportunity to learn about the industry firsthand from leaders in content creation, animation, podcasts, marketing, research, and entrepreneurship. The following talented panel of speakers discusses trends in the media industry and creative ways to jump-start your career in children’s media. 

Amy Kraft – Director of Development and Children’s Programming at Pinna

Linda Simensky – Head of Animation and Scripted Content, Duolingo

Diondra Brown – Content & Curriculum Manager at Twin Cities PBS

Natalie Engel – Senior Director for Children’s Programming at PBS Kids

Stephanie Sosa – National President for the Children’s Media Association

Mariana Diaz Wionczek, Ph.D. -Executive Producer on the Dora the Explorer reboot

Jackie Payton – Producer at 9 Story Media Group