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Media & Entertainment: jobs, conferences and layoffs

Publishing, streaming, film, music and games. Media & Entertainment has about 8,402 verified open jobs on NextChapter right now, with a typical posted salary of $120,000 a year. About 27% of openings are entry or early-career level. Payroll employment in the closest BLS sector is down 4.2% over the past year (September 2026). 55 WARN layoff notices were filed in the last 12 months. 78 conferences are tagged to it, 56 with dates announced.

Media & Entertainment market snapshot

Every figure names its source and period. Estimates are labeled as estimates.

Verified open jobs
about 8,402

Source: NextChapter job data, jobs verified live in the last 7 days.

Typical posted salary
$120,000 a year (middle half $80,000 to $165,000)

Source: NextChapter job data: salary ranges employers posted, midpoint of each range, 1,465 of the newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

Entry or early-career level
27% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: level read from the full posting, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

Ask for AI skills
12% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: AI-skill tagger on the posting text, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

Remote
6% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

Employment, year over year
−4.2% in information, the closest BLS sector

Source: BLS Current Employment Statistics, seasonally adjusted payroll employment, September 2026.

WARN layoff notices, Media & Entertainment
55 notices naming 4,210 workers

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter, last 12 months.

States with the most notices
CA (18), NY (7), MO (5)

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter, last 12 months.

Most recent notice
Oct 16, 2026

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter.

Conferences in the catalog for Media & Entertainment
78, 56 with dates announced

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, checked against each event’s own site.

Next conference
ARMA InfoCon, Oct 25, 2026

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

Median published ticket price
$395

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, lowest published price, 22 conferences with a price.

Open calls for speakers
14 conferences

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

Skills most often named in openings

  1. 1. excel8%
  2. 2. project management6%
  3. 3. forecasting5%
  4. 4. onboarding4%
  5. 5. crm4%
  6. 6. powerpoint4%
  7. 7. python3%
  8. 8. salesforce3%

States with the most openings

  1. 1. NY22%
  2. 2. CA15%
  3. 3. TX6%
  4. 4. IL5%
  5. 5. FL4%

Open Media & Entertainment jobs

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Media & Entertainment conferences

Dates, costs, calls for speakers and who runs each one.

  • ARMA InfoCon

    Oct 25 to Oct 28, 2026 · Savannah, GA

    Ticket $1,149 to $2,249. Full conference: member $1,149 early bird (to Jul 6), $1,349 advance, $1,649 standard, $1,949 last…

  • Sport Marketing Association Conference

    Oct 28 to Oct 30, 2026 · Baltimore, MD

    Ticket $525 to $750. Professional member $525, non-member $650 as listed; the cart shows $625 / $750 (rates rose $100 on Oct 1,…

    Open call for speakers

  • Charleston Conference

    Nov 2 to Nov 6, 2026 · Charleston, SC

    Ticket $75 to $850. In person: $695 regular to Oct 23, $850 late/on-site; virtual $450; student/retiree $110 in person.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Jun 30, 2026

  • Adobe MAX

    Nov 10 to Nov 12, 2026 · Miami Beach, FL

    Free expo floor; session passes $1,295 to $1,995. Full pass $1,995 regular (was $1,595 early bird); $399 student pass; online…

  • American Film Market (AFM)

    Nov 10 to Nov 15, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA

    Ticket $345 to $1,295. One-day $345; three-day $445; four-day $645; Industry $945; Platinum $1,295.

  • TwitchCon San Diego

    Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · San Diego, CA

    Paid ticket. Ticket prices are on the Buy Passes page (not read).

  • SMPTE Media Technology Summit

    Nov 16 to Nov 19, 2026 · Pasadena, CA

    Paid ticket. Fee not in results.

    Open call for speakers

  • LDI

    Dec 2 to Dec 8, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV

    Ticket About $189. Under-25 pass $189; advance rate ends Nov 20, 2026; expo Dec 6-8.

  • National Athletic Directors Conference

    Dec 11 to Dec 15, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ

    Paid ticket. Registration on events.american-tradeshow.com/nadc26; prices not read.

  • CES

    Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Registration open; price not listed on the home page.

  • Podfest Expo

    Jan 14 to Jan 17, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Paid ticket. Ticket prices are on go.podfestexpo.com/tickets (not read).

  • Sundance Film Festival

    Jan 21 to Jan 31, 2027 · Boulder, CO

    Paid ticket. Pass pricing not in results.

  • The NAMM Show

    Jan 26 to Jan 30, 2027 · Anaheim, CA

    Apply to attend. Qualified attendees or invited guests.

  • IAB Annual Leadership Meeting

    Feb 1 to Feb 3, 2027 · San Antonio, TX

    Ticket $2,995 to $3,995. Early bird general pass: member $2,995, non-member $3,995; later tiers not shown.

  • ABA Winter Institute (Wi2027)

    Feb 10 to Feb 14, 2027 · Minneapolis, MN

    Paid ticket. Registration opened Sept 10, 2026; prices not in results.

  • HPA Tech Retreat

    Feb 14 to Feb 18, 2027 · La Quinta, CA

    Ticket $1,495 to $3,395. All-Access Pass (Sun-Thu): member $2,495, non-member $3,395. One-Day Pass: member $1,495, non-member…

  • ILMC (International Live Music Conference)

    Feb 23 to Feb 26, 2027 · London, GB

    Apply to attend. Delegate price not published; first-timers need two members.

  • MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

    Feb 25 to Feb 26, 2027 · Boston, MA

    Paid ticket. Tickets sold through Eventbrite; prices not read.

    Open call for speakers

  • NRL Business of Sport Conference (Las Vegas)

    Feb 26, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Ticket price not shown on the page.

  • GDC Festival of Gaming

    Mar 1 to Mar 4, 2027 · San Francisco, CA

    Ticket $125 to $1,249. Early rate to Dec 11: Business Hall only $125, Festival $549, Game Changer $1,249; Academic pass $299.

  • ANA Creator Marketing Conference

    Mar 1 to Mar 3, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Ticket $1,299 to $1,999. In-person early bird to Dec 31, 2026: Platinum $1,299, Gold $1,499, Silver $1,599, nonmember $1,999.…

  • NICAR Data Journalism Conference

    Mar 11 to Mar 14, 2027 · Denver, CO

    Paid ticket. Fee not in results.

  • WNA Convention

    Mar 11 to Mar 12, 2027 · Madison, WI

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • SABR Analytics Conference

    Mar 12 to Mar 14, 2027 · Phoenix, AZ

    Ticket $395 to $495. Early-bird: $395 SABR members, $495 nonmembers, $150 students (2027). Regular 2026 rates were $545 member /…

    Open call for speakers · deadline Nov 25, 2026

  • SXSW

    Mar 15 to Mar 21, 2027 · Austin, TX

    Ticket $625 to $1,495. Platinum $1,495 (save up to $800 by Oct 29, 11:59pm PT); Innovation $995; Film & TV $850; Music $625.

    Open call for speakers

  • London Book Fair

    Mar 16 to Mar 18, 2027 · London, GB

    Paid ticket. Pricing not in results.

  • Computers in Libraries

    Mar 16 to Mar 18, 2027 · Arlington, VA

    Ticket $299 to $999. By Feb 12 / after: All-Access $899/$999; Full 3-Day $599/$699; Single Day $299/$399.

    Open call for speakers

  • AWP Conference & Bookfair

    Mar 17 to Mar 20, 2027 · Chicago, IL

    Ticket $240 to $620. In-person: member $240 early-bird (to Nov 19), $299 prereg, $500 onsite; nonmember $380, $440, $620.…

    Open call for speakers

  • NAB Show

    Apr 4 to Apr 7, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Registration not open yet; 'get notified' list.

    Open call for speakers

  • Pollstar Live!

    Apr 13 to Apr 15, 2027 · Palm Springs, CA

    Ticket $1,199 to $1,949. Early bird $1,199 to Nov 30, 2026; $1,949 at the door; hotel/city details conflict.

  • CAA World Congress of Sports

    Apr 19 to Apr 21, 2027 · Miami, FL

    Ticket $295 to $2,195. Virtual $295; in-person $1,895 early (to Jan 29, 2027), $2,195 standard.

  • TLA Annual Conference (Texas Library Association)

    Apr 19 to Apr 22, 2027 · San Antonio, TX

    Ticket $409 to $910. Full conference: member $409 early bird (to Jan 31) / $489 standard / $599 onsite; nonmember $789 / $850 /…

    Open call for speakers · deadline Jun 24, 2026

  • PAX East

    Apr 22 to Apr 25, 2027 · Boston, MA

    Paid ticket. Badge prices not listed yet ('news coming soon').

  • INMA World Congress of News Media

    Apr 26 to Apr 30, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Dates per INMA site per search summary; fee not found.

  • ASJA Annual Conference

    Apr 26 to Apr 30, 2027 · Online

    Paid ticket. 2027 rates not yet posted; scholarships offered.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Sep 30, 2026

  • Music Biz

    May 17 to May 20, 2027 · San Diego, CA

    Paid ticket. Pricing not in results.

  • MLA Annual Meeting (Medical Library Association)

    May 25 to May 28, 2027 · Denver, CO

    Paid ticket. Pricing not read.

    Open call for speakers

  • SSP Annual Meeting

    Jun 2 to Jun 4, 2027 · Providence, RI

    Paid ticket. Fees not read; 700-1,000 attendees. 50th meeting is May 31-June 2, 2028 in Baltimore.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Nov 9, 2026

  • Tribeca Festival

    Jun 3 to Jun 12, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Pass prices not in results.

  • AUPresses Annual Meeting

    Jun 7 to Jun 10, 2027 · Online

    Paid ticket. Price not read.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Nov 13, 2026

  • Compete Summer Sports Business Conference

    Jun 9 to Jun 11, 2027 · Baltimore, MD

    Paid ticket. Price not read. Optional day June 12.

  • InfoComm

    Jun 12 to Jun 18, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Paid ticket. Education June 12-18, exhibits June 16-18; prices not listed.

  • NACDA & Affiliates Convention

    Jun 13 to Jun 16, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Ticket Up to $1,750. 2026 walk-around badge $1,750; 2027 prices not read.

  • Cannes Lions

    Jun 21 to Jun 25, 2027 · Cannes, FR

    Paid ticket. Delegate passes not yet on sale; register interest for notice.

  • ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

    Jun 24 to Jun 28, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket, price not listed

    Open call for speakers

  • IRE Conference

    Jun 24 to Jun 27, 2027 · Phoenix, AZ

    Paid ticket. Attendance requires current IRE membership through Apr 1, 2027; fee not in results.

  • AAJA National Convention

    Jul 14 to Jul 18, 2027 · San Francisco, CA

    Paid ticket. 2027 prices not published.

  • NAHJ Annual Conference

    Aug 3 to Aug 7, 2027 · Minneapolis, MN

    Paid ticket. Fee not in results; Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

  • SIGGRAPH

    Aug 8 to Aug 12, 2027 · Anaheim, CA

    Paid ticket. Registration fees not stated on the page; member discounts may apply.

  • SAA Annual Meeting (ARCHIVES * RECORDS)

    Aug 25 to Aug 28, 2027 · Chicago, IL

    Paid ticket. Registration fees not read.

  • NAB Show New York

    Sep 29 to Sep 30, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Javits Center; registration details on the site.

  • KAB Annual Convention

    Oct 4, 2027 · Manhattan, KS

    Paid ticket. Early bird registration saves 15%; prices not yet posted.

  • Frankfurt Book Fair

    Oct 6 to Oct 10, 2027 · Frankfurt, DE

    Paid ticket. Ticket sales start summer 2027; 2026 5-day trade ticket was EUR 165.

  • IEBA Conference (Independent Event & Booking Agents)

    Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2027 · In person

    Paid ticket. 2027 venue and price not yet posted.

  • Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC27)

    Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2027 · Rotterdam, NL

    Paid ticket. Fee not in results.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Jan 18, 2027

  • PLA Conference (Public Library Association)

    Mar 13 to Mar 15, 2028 · San Francisco, CA

    Paid ticket. Registration opens fall 2027.

    Open call for speakers

  • IAVM VenueConnect

    Usually August (next dates not announced) · Indianapolis, IN

    Ticket $150 to $2,525. 2026 rates: Student member $150, Young Professional $650, Professional member $1,499, nonmember $2,049.

  • NABJ Convention & Career Fair

    Usually August (next dates not announced) · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Dates in flux: a NABJ page lists Aug 4, 2027 in Houston; press reports give Aug 4-8 and a clash with NAHJ.

  • Podcast Movement Evolutions

    Usually March (next dates not announced) · Austin, TX

    Paid ticket. Prices not published on the homepage.

  • VidCon x LIONS Creators (Insight to Impact)

    Usually September (next dates not announced) · Nashville, TN

    Paid ticket. Pricing not yet published; site says 'fall of 2027'.

Showing 60 of 78 conferences, 56 with dates announced.

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