No. 01 About
Wharton’s Home for Media and Entertainment
The Wharton Media & Entertainment Club is a community of MBA students passionate about the business behind film, television, music, gaming, sports, and digital media. We connect members with industry leaders, alumni, and employers through speaker events, treks, and our annual NYC conference, while giving students a place to explore careers across a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you’re aiming to break into the industry or simply love great storytelling, our club is where Wharton’s business expertise meets the creative world.
✦ Our Board Leadership ✦
Now Starring
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Sam FlemingCo-President -
Irena WanCo-President
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Hana KimCareers & Treks -
Gayatri SriramCareers & Treks -
Camryn GrussmarkSpeakers & Social -
Divyani DuggalAlumni Relations
No. 02 Treks
🎬 Applications Now Open
The NYC Trek
Applications Close In
Apply by Nov 1 · 11:59 PM ET · Selected applicants notified by Nov 4
🎟️ Apply Now
Join the Media & Entertainment Club for our annual NYC Trek: two days inside the companies shaping media and entertainment.
On the Agenda
- Skydance
- Hearst Publishing
- Comcast
- Mad Realities
- Initial Group
Participants will have the opportunity to:
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Visit leading M&E companies across film and television, music, sports, and more to learn about their businesses and explore the evolving industry landscape.
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Hear directly from industry professionals about emerging trends, business challenges, and the future of media and entertainment.
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Network with Wharton alumni and fellow M&E enthusiasts and build connections with professionals shaping the industry.
- $30 fee includes a networking happy hour. Amtrak ticket not included.
- Limited to 25 students. The application asks about your interest in the trek and what you hope to learn; applying doesn’t guarantee a spot.
- Open to 1Y and 2Y M&E members only.
- Attendance is required at all company visits, meals, and the happy hour. Missing an event without prior approval may affect your participation in the rest of the trek and future M&E events.
- Non-refundable. Tickets are transferable only to other M&E members, through our waitlist.
Questions? Contact Gayatri Sriram or Hana Kim.
No. 03 Conference