NextChapter

Media & Entertainment: jobs, conferences and layoffs

Publishing, streaming, film, music and games. Media & Entertainment has about 5,911 verified open jobs on NextChapter right now, with a typical posted salary of $127,000 a year. About 28% of openings are entry or early-career level. Payroll employment in the closest BLS sector is down 4.2% over the past year (October 2026). 64 layoff notices were filed in the last 12 months. 86 conferences are tagged to it, 58 with dates announced.

Job hunting in Media & Entertainment? Do not do it alone.

The Media & Entertainment network is for people working in Media & Entertainment who are thinking about their next step: a weekly email with the Media & Entertainment openings and what they pay, what other members post, and a peer group in the same industry.

Free. You will sign in or create an account first, then you are added.

Media & Entertainment market snapshot

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

Verified open jobs
about 5,911

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

See the detail →
Typical posted salary
$127,000 a year (middle half $85,000 to $172,000)

Source: NextChapter job data: salary ranges employers posted, midpoint of each range, 1,655 of the newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

See the detail →
Entry or early-career level
28% of openings

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

See the detail →
Ask for AI skills
16% of openings

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

See the detail →
Remote
7% of openings

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

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

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

See the detail →
Job openings rate
4.1% of jobs, against 4.0% a year earlier (information, the closest BLS sector)

Source: BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, seasonally adjusted, September 2026.

Layoffs and discharges rate
1.7% of employment, against 1.3% a year earlier (information, the closest BLS sector)

Source: BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, seasonally adjusted, September 2026.

Hires rate
3.4% of employment, against 2.5% a year earlier (information, the closest BLS sector)

Source: BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, seasonally adjusted, September 2026.

Layoff notices, Media & Entertainment
64 notices naming 6,657 workers

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

See the detail →
States with the most notices
CA (20), NY (8), MO (5)

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

See the detail →
Most recent notice
Oct 29, 2026

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter.

See the detail →
Conferences in the catalog for Media & Entertainment
86, 58 with dates announced

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

See the detail →
Next conference
Adobe MAX, Nov 10, 2026

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

See the detail →
Median published ticket price
$345

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, lowest published price, 23 conferences with a price.

See the detail →
Open calls for speakers
13 conferences

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

See the detail →

Skills most often named in openings

  1. 1. excel8%
  2. 2. project management5%
  3. 3. crm5%
  4. 4. forecasting4%
  5. 5. onboarding4%
  6. 6. python3%
  7. 7. powerpoint3%
  8. 8. seo3%

States with the most openings

  1. 1. NY21%
  2. 2. CA16%
  3. 3. TX6%
  4. 4. IL5%
  5. 5. PA4%

What Media & Entertainment pays

Advertised pay on live postings that state it, annual in US dollars.

  • Media: median $127,500, middle half $87,000 to $167,000 (1,751 postings).

Compare all industries

Media & Entertainment outlook: Cooling

Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers, not from our own postings. It describes the industry nationally, not any one employer.

  • Employment down 4.2% over the year in information
  • Job openings rate 4.1%, up 0.1 points from a year ago
  • Layoffs rate 1.7%, up 0.4 points from a year ago

Where Media & Entertainment ranks

Where Media & Entertainment placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

November 2026

Open Media & Entertainment jobs

Verified against the employer’s own career site within the last week.

Showing the newest 15 of about 5,911 verified open jobs here. Search all jobs

Functions hiring in this industry

Employers hiring

How would your résumé fare for media & entertainment?

Paste it to see which skills these openings ask for and which your résumé leaves out. It runs here in your browser, so nothing you paste is sent.

Paste at least a few lines to check it.

Want a real read on your résumé?

Tell us your state and where to reach you. Attach your résumé if you want a real read on it.

Learn and get funded for media & entertainment

Free to use. We point to the official page for each programme.

Media & Entertainment conferences

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

  • 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

  • Produced By Conference

    Nov 20, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA

    Paid ticket. 2027 pricing not posted.

  • 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.

  • ARMA InfoCon

    Dec 31, 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…

  • CoMC Career Development Conference

    Jan 4 to Jan 5, 2027 · Irving, TX

    Paid ticket. Registration listed as coming soon; cost not stated.

  • 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.

  • Sports Licensing Summit

    Feb 24, 2027 · New York, NY

    Ticket $200 to $325. Early bird to Jan 8, 2027: member $200, non-member $275; standard member $250, non-member $325.

  • 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.

  • SEAT (Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology)

    Jul 19 to Jul 21, 2027 · St. Paul, MN

    Free expo, paid sessions. Membership includes one complimentary main-conference registration; registration is through INTIX.…

  • 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.

Showing 60 of 86 conferences, 58 with dates announced.

Industry associations and organizers

Media & Entertainment layoffs by state

Layoff notices filed in the last 12 months.

Media & Entertainment layoff notices by feed

Get new Media & Entertainment layoff notices by RSS · all feeds

Other industries

Hiring in media & entertainment and not seeing enough experienced applicants?

Leave your work email. We'll send how to reach experienced media & entertainment professionals on NextChapter.

See employer options