The 7th annual Children’s Media Career Symposium took place on Friday, April 4th, 2025 from 3:00-5:30 pm in the Atrium of Annenberg Hall.
Are you…
Considering a Career in Media or a Career Focused on Children?
Have fond memories of watching Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, or Sesame Street?
Inspired to create new, amazing content for youth, including podcasts, video games, TV shows, YouTube channels, and more?
This event is for you!
Meet with industry leaders, get tips for starting your career, and network with major players in the children’s media industry! The event is open to all Temple students, alumni, faculty, administration, students from other universities, and the general public.
Panelists
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David Kleeman | Senior Vice President, Global Trends | Dubit Limited
David has led the children’s media industry for the last 30 years, developing sustainable, kid-friendly practices.
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Caitlin Corkery | Series Creator & Senior Manager of Series Production | Albie’s Elevator, WHYY
Caitlin developed and produced two original kids’ shows: Albie’s Elevator, a series that explores emotions through art, and The Infinite Art Hunt, a virtual field trip that transforms into an adventure.
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Danny LaBrecque | Creator & Host | Danny Joe’s Tree House
Danny teaches children and families to explore social-emotional learning, empathy, and media literacy for over a decade through his show Danny Joe’s Tree House.
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Linda Simensky | Head of Character Development & Scripted Content | Duolingo
Linda oversees storytelling and character creation for Duolingo’s educational entertainment. She has previously worked for PBS Kids, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon.
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Diondra Brown | Content & Curriculum Manager | Twin Cities, PBS
Diondra leads the development of educational content across television, digital, marketing, and community engagement, creating research-based curriculum for young learners.
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Tone Thyne | Vice President of moonladder, Film & Television | FableVision Studios
Tone oversees development and production of FableVision’s animated and live-action content, bringing extensive experience from series like Sago Mini Friends, Go Go Cory Carson, and Wonder Pets!.
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Autumn Zitani | Senior Producer, Production/Curriculum & Content | Sesame Workshop
For over 20 years, Autumn has led the creative direction and curriculum development for Sesame Street, shaping educational content across TV, digital, and social platforms.
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Shannon Bishop | Director of Content | PBS Kids Interactive
Shannon creates educational digital content for kids ages 2–8, leading play strategies, managing playtesting, and overseeing promotions on PBSKIDS.org and the PBS KIDS Games App.
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You can watch the video from the 2024 Symposium HERE and find photos from the 2025 Symposium below!
Register for the 2025 Children’s Media Career Symposium here! For more information contact Sherri Hope Culver at sherri.hope.culver@temple.edu.