Media Mentors

The mentors below have volunteered to offer free, half-hour one-on-one sessions for advice, guidance or general questions about navigating the media industry. Be sure to read our FAQs about the program ahead of booking a call.

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Current Master’s student (and recently retired AME of visuals
I can coach on photo and video storytelling and editing, as well as managing and newsroom collaboration.
Aaricka can coach on local reporting, beat reporting, navigating being a woman of color in the newsroom, time management, managing burnout, early career, navigating grad school, job application/interviewing process, team projects.
Reese can coach on product thinking, product management, career growth, career hunting, working remotely, and work-life balance.
Richard can talk about creating colorful audio stories, engaging local communities, building relationships with sources and understanding journalism ethics.
I can coach people on audience metrics, Mailchimp, product development for small newsrooms and how to sell it. I was also newsroom chief for 3 years and can teach about editorial planning and tools that help
I can mentor on fostering inclusion, and celebrating diverse, meaningful storytelling.
Pete can coach on investigative reporting and editing techniques, source development, story formats and building news products.
I can mentor on handling daily job stress, finding fulfillment in journalism, and strengthening investigative reporting.
Sam can coach about finding career paths in journalism outside of the newsroom, managing cross-functional projects and leading through uncertainty.

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Sara can coach on project management, boosting productivity, giving/accepting feedback and collaboration.