Disruption from digital publishers and streaming services continue to put pressure on the business models of traditional media companies that are already grappling with talent shortages and rapid turnover. Today’s media workforce is being reshaped at the exact moment the job market has become unpredictable, forcing leaders to confront a widening skills gap and escalating competition for future-ready talent.

This session focuses on how leaders can prepare for what’s next by understanding the full landscape of change and proactively building a pipeline for the next generation of media and journalism professionals. Through expert insights and a panel discussion, participants will explore how emerging technologies, media mergers and evolving business models are reshaping roles across newsrooms, production, engineering, sales and management.