Joseph Giraldi

Joseph Giraldi is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, a position he has held since 2017. He is affiliated with the Entertainment & Media Industries area, contributing professional expertise to academic instruction.

His educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Georgetown University's School of Business in Washington, D.C.

Joseph Giraldi’s research and professional interests center on digital media, entertainment industries, and strategic business development. His career bridges corporate leadership and academic teaching, with a strong focus on digital transformation in media. His experience informs his teaching in media industries, particularly in distribution, partnerships, and content strategy.

While no scholarly publications are listed, his professional work reflects deep engagement with digital media platforms, subscription services, and brand growth strategies—particularly through his leadership at Smithsonian Networks and prior roles at HBO and Time Inc.

• Member, Board of Trustees, Theatre Development Fund

Joseph Giraldi advises on media industry practices through his teaching and holds appointments in cultural and theatrical development. Though no grants are mentioned, his executive roles involve strategic planning and business development funding initiatives. He does not supervise academic students in the traditional research sense, based on available data.

He leads digital media operations at Smithsonian Networks, including the Smithsonian Earth streaming platform, and has built integrated teams covering technology, marketing, and content. His professional lab is effectively the digital division he oversees, functioning as a real-world innovation team in media delivery and audience engagement.