Wharton UME is excited to host one more event before the end of the semester: a Career Workshop! Join us on Friday, December 1st, at 12 PM to workshop resume, cover letter, and interviewing for media & entertainment from experienced MBAs!

The workshop will begin with an overview presentation about the media & entertainment industry, recruitment timeline, and other key information by MBA students who work as Graduate Assistants with Penn Career Services followed by resume, cover letter, and interview workshop breakout groups, each lead by one of the leaders. The event is catered towards students interested in pursuing a career in media & entertainment, for which career resources on campus are scarce in comparison to other fields.

Wharton UME is excited to host a professor-led conversation about the Business of Entertainment with Ari Greenburg, President of WME (William Morris Endeavor). WME is the oldest, largest, and one of the top talent agencies in the world. Join us on Friday, November 17th, at 3 PM to learn from an expert in both the creative and business side of the industry! 

Please confirm your attendance by filling out this form and including any questions you have for Ari. We will email to confirm your spot and the location.

About Ari:

Ari Greenburg is the President of WME (William Morris Endeavor), the oldest, largest, and according to many, top talent agency in the world. WME has experienced tremendous growth during his tenure. 

Over the past seven years and under Ari's leadership, WME launched industry leading efforts in stand-up comedy, on-field sports, and dramatic rights. The company has evolved: merging with William Morris back in 2008, acquiring firms like The Harry Walker Agency in 2019, and selling an 80% stake in its Endeavor Content unit in 2021. WME’s core units –  scripted television, news & hosts, theater, brand partnerships, books, and movies – have made it a key driver of parent company Endeavor, which went public in 2021.

At the agency, Greenburg focuses primarily on television, where he has helped package hits such as This Is Us, Stranger Things, Bob's Burgers, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Billions, The OC, Gossip Girl, The Vikings, Hannibal, Star Trek: Discovery, Arrow, Flash, Handmaids Tale, Bates Motel, The Americans, Prison Break, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Riverdale. His recent successes include Only Murders in the Building, Wednesday, Jury Duty, Lincoln Lawyer, The Old Man, Welcome to Wrexham, Reacher and The Last Thing He Told Me. He has led the negotiations for some of the biggest players in television & film, including Loren Bouchard, Rob McElhenney, Jonah Nolan & Lisa Joy, Carlton Cuse, Steve Zaillian, Nick Santora, Lee Eisenberg, Mark Boal, Josh Singer, Guillermo Del Toro, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Beau Willimon, Dan Fogelman, Skydance, Media Res, Michael B Jordan, Robert Downey, McG, and Shawn Levy.

Come mingle with UME members, get free food, and win NEON merch.

Followed by an exclusive screening of Neon’s ANATOMY OF A FALL, just in time for Halloween!

Join us for An Evening with Broadway Producer David Stone, C'88! This event will feature dinner and conversation.

An Evening with Broadway Producer David Stone, C'88

Wednesday, 10/18 @ 6pm-7pm

Platt House Lobby

RSVP Now: https://tinyurl.com/DavidStoneFall2023 (link in bio)

David Stone is currently represented on Broadway by Kimberly Akimbo and Wicked. He has also produced Topdog/Underdog, The Boys in the Band, War Paint, If/Then, Next to Normal, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Three Days of Rain, Man of La Mancha, The Vagina Monologues, Fully Committed, Lifegame, The Diary of Anne Frank, Full Gallop, The Santaland Diaries and Family Secrets. David serves on the Board of Governors of The Broadway League. He is the Chair of the Membership Committee and serves on the Tony Award Rules, Tony Award Administration, and Executive Committees. He is also a Board member of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. He also serves on the Advisory Boards of V-Day and Second Stage Theatre, and he previously served on the Board Of the Atlantic Theater Company. David has lectured on theatre at Yale, Princeton, Columbia and his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania.

Join us for an exclusive Intern Panel Session with budding stars of the Media & Entertainment industry. Get ready to uncover the secrets to making it in the world of media and entertainment from our talented undergrad interns 🌟 Speakers include undergraduates who interned in Paramount, A24, Golden State Warriors, Universal Music Group, and CBS News!

Followed by:

Come meet the board and learn more about one of the largest student-led media & entertainment organizations at the University of Pennsylvania. This Thursday, 9/11, 6-7pm!

UME is so excited to host Jason Weinberg on April 15th at 3 PM in JMHH 340! Please confirm your attendance by filling out this form and including any questions you have for Jason. We're glad you are able to join us for this incredible speaker.

About Jason:

Jason is a talent manager, executive  producer, and the co-founder of Untitled Entertainment. A New York City native, Jason represents some of Hollywood’s most successful actors, including Neil Patrick Harris, Uma Thurman, Demi Moore, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Jared Leto, Sam Rockwell, Laura Dern, and many more (including Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson). A Wesleyan University grad, Jason is a 6x Variety 500 honoree.

Looking to enter the Art/Media/Entertainment industry after graduation? Want to learn more about what it's like to work in the Art/Media/Entertainment industry?

Mark your calendar on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 5-6 PM EST to hear from Travis Lacina (Director of Education at the Walt Disney Family Museum), Anita Meza (Studio Manager of the Walt Disney Family Museum), and Penn alumni Hallie Brookman (Agent of the United Talent Agency), Lauren S. Bridges (Television Writer of CBS Television Network), and Priscilla Felten (Day to Day Manager at Immersive Music) about their experiences and advice in the Art/Media/Entertainment industry. 

Zoom will be provided on the day of the event to all registered participants.

Come meet the board and learn more about one of the largest student-led media & entertainment organizations at the University of Pennsylvania. This Tuesday, 1/24, 5 - 6pm!

This event will be the first installment of an annual speaker series aimed at connecting Penn students interested in the media and entertainment industry with industry leaders and building their networks. Jason Kilar’s myriad accomplishments encompass the full range of the media and entertainment industry. He was the founding CEO of Hulu, steering the platform’s development into the premium streaming giant it is today. Before that, he served in several leadership positions at Amazon, including the team that designed Amazon Prime, and he was on the board of Dreamworks Animation and TelevisaUnivision, formerly Univision. Most recently, Kilar served as the CEO of WarnerMedia where he led them into their most successful year and oversaw the global expansion and growth of HBO Max. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from him!

The Gersh Agency will be hosting a virtual recruiting session for Penn upperclassmen. The panel will be to educate prospective students about Gersh’s Agent Trainee Program, and feature a panel of multiple agents across several of the agency’s departments.

More info on Gersh Below:
“Gersh is one of the country’s leading talent Agency with twelve full-service departments including, Talent, TV and Feature Literary, Film Finance, Books, Comedy, Theater, Production, Alternative, Digital Branding, Commercial Production, Commercial Endorsements and Branding. The company is based in Beverly Hills, California and New York, New York.

The Agency’s client roster includes award winning actors, screen writers, authors, producers, directors, below-the-line talent in film and television, new media, broadcast, stage, and comedians.

Started in 1949 by Phil Gersh, the Agency is currently managed by his two sons, David and Bob Gersh.

The company is the fourth largest talent Agency with over 300 employees. It is the oldest Agency in Hollywood, as well as the only major, of all four top Agencies, that is privately owned.”

It’s in UME’s style to make an event that is both fun and helpful for our members. Come to our 1st GBM of the semester and hear from our members who have interned in the media & entertainment industry!

To all our new members - welcome! Truly. You get a whole event. Come meet others and have some pizza on us this Friday, 9/23, 6-8pm at the 11th Floor Lounge of The Radian!

Calling all of you interested in film and TV critique: join us virtually on Friday, April 22nd at 3pm to meet Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic at the Hollywood Reporter!

Calling all music enthusiasts: UME is holding a music industry round table!

Moderated by Caylen David, the event boasts an amazing lineup this year:

- Tessie Lammle, Music Touring Agent at United Talent Agency
- Willie Upbin, A&R Consultant at Atlantic Records
- Jenny Tan, Founder at TOORLY
- Rob Fink, Creator Brand Marketing Strategy at Spotify

Stay tuned for the speakers' bios!

We’re so excited to announce our annual entertainment industry speaker summit with @pennfilmsociety

We have an amazing lineup this year featuring writers, producers, and executives in leading media companies and agencies. Our speakers will be moderated by Marialena Mouaikel and Zoe Benioff-Young.

2:00-2:30PM
Sri Rao
Writer, Director, Producer, and Screenwriter, Netflix drama "The Fame Game"

2:30-3:00PM
Allan Haldeman
Partner and Talent Agent, UTA

3:00-3:30PM
Austin Winsberg
Producer and Writer, "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist", "Acapulco", Broadway's "First Date"

3:30-4:00 PM
Danny Gabai
Head of VICE Studios, Producer, "THE REPORT", "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened"

Hear about the summer internship experiences from our very own Executive Board! Ranging from production companies to distribution studios, their diverse experiences in media and entertainment are bound to give you unique insights into the professional world of media/entertainment!

Class of '49 Auditorium is located on the upper floor of Houston Hall to the left.