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Hollywood’s actors are back to work—here’s what they actually got in SAG-AFTRA’s new contract

On Nov. 8, after 118 days of striking, Hollywood actors reached a tentative agreement with studios and streamers regarding the working conditions of their industry. The news comes more than a month after entertainment writers reached a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers themselves.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Check out the Spring Classes in the Roots Program

The Roots program does not disappoint with the classes offered this semester. Learn more and sign up at this post by Michael Faber.

Welcome to our Spring semester in the Roots program! We’re thrilled to offer a diverse range of …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Warner Animation Boss Sam Register Not A Fan Of AI: “I Haven’t Seen Anything AI Can Do Visually That An Artist Doesn’t Do Better”

Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios president Sam Register recently joined a group of fellow entertainment industry executives for a Los Angeles Times panel about the most significant topics that affected their work in 2023.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Mandy Hong: From film major to data scientist at Keurig Dr. Pepper

This article was originally published on Interstride.

Mandy Hong is a Data Scientist at Keurig Dr Pepper. Originally from China, she started her journey in the US studying Radio-Television-Film as an undergrad, before pursuing a Master’s in Marketing, at the …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Esther Jang: On being an artist, a teacher, and securing an O-1 visa

After a career in the arts for six years, she earned a Master’s degree from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Esther’s unique background and career path serve as inspiration to other international students interested in pursuing the arts or humanities in the US. 

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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