Upod “UltraPod”
The Best in the Media Biz
Sunday, September 13, 2026
9 am - 4 pm Pacific
Livestream
$349
Up your game, pitch smarter, learn what editors want
Lauren Pucket-Pope
Essays Editor,
The Cut
Lauren Puckett-Pope is The Cut's new senior editor of essays and columns. She was formerly the Senior Culture Editor at ELLE, where she oversaw coverage of film, television, books, music, and art. Prior to that, she was a culture writer and an associate editor at ELLE.
Alex Pappedemas
Culture Editor,
GQ
Alex Pappademas is the Senior Culture Editor of GQ. He has been writing about music, film, television and other forms of popular culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and Grantland. He is based in Los Angeles.
Daniel A. Gross
Story Editor,
The New Yorker
Daniel A. Gross is a story editor and journalist at The New Yorker. He covers science, culture, history, and climate topics, and has contributed reporting and writing to various other publications including The New York Times Opinion and The Atlantic
Elena S. Buckley
Story Editor,
The New York Times
Elena Saavedra Buckley is a story editor at The New York Times Magazine, where she edits both columns and features. Her writing has been published by Harper’s Magazine, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, High Country News, and other venues. Previously: Senior editor at Harper’s.
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A few quick disclaimers:
No refunds after September 1.
Before September 1, refunds are available only if I’m able to fill your spot with someone else.
Speakers and schedules are subject to change. People get sick, deadlines explode and, very occasionally, someone flakes. (It’s happened twice in all my years doing these.)
We will get through as many pitches and questions as possible, but I can’t guarantee that everyone will get called on.
Please keep pitches to 60 seconds and questions concise so more people have a chance to participate.
The day will be recorded. By participating on camera or speaking, you understand that you may appear in the playback shared with registered attendees.
Playback and Zoom access are for registered participants only. Please don’t share them.
Editors are there to teach, react and give feedback. Participation does not imply an assignment, representation or future correspondence.