Emerson’s Jay Bernhardt and Ken Rogers on Their Bicoastal Bet Amid Industry Contraction
Office With a View: The president and inaugural L.A. dean talk Doug Herzog's new board role, AI literacy and what jobs students are chasing now The post Emerson’s Jay Bernhardt and Ken Rogers on Their Bicoastal Bet Amid Industry Contraction appeared first on TheWrap .
Emerson College, known for its Hollywood connections, has appointed Doug Herzog and Ken Rogers to lead its Los Angeles satellite campus. Herzog, who led MTV and Comedy Central, joined as board chair, while Rogers, a 1991 graduate, became the inaugural dean. Both alumni emphasize the school's impact in Hollywood and its unique programs.
The school's offerings now include AI integration and career-focused classes in emerging fields such as sports media, games, podcasting, live events, unscripted content, and the creator economy. Rogers highlights the importance of teaching students how to work with both traditional and AI-assisted workflows, ensuring they are ready for the evolving media landscape.
Emerson's Comedy Workshop, established by Denis Leary, is a standout program, yielding a significant number of alumni working in comedy. The college's dual-location strategy, blending its East Coast liberal arts foundation with a West Coast presence in L.A., provides students with a comprehensive approach to launching their careers.
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