Media Mentors

Michael can coach others who have aspirations of working in the radio / audio industry in a variety of roles, such as News / Sports Anchor, Producer, Writer, Web Reporter and editing audio.

Tory can coach on life after a layoff, how to overcome burnout, how to enter the world of data journalism, and resumes/portfolios. She can also help with figurng out how to balance multiple commitments at once, like going back to school while working full time or having side gigs, without burning out.

Jessica can mentor on freelance/independent journalism careers, communications strategy, how to have a career that honors the stories that you want to tell, relationship building with editors and publications, how to be an ethical journalist while prioritizing narratives/stories that make the world a better place, and how to have a dual career in journalism and comms.

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.

Andy is a experienced investigative and data journalist. More than 25 years at The New York Times, NBC News. Director Investigative Reporting at CUNY Newmark.

Chris can chat about open records requests, brainstorm how to work through a reporting puzzle, or discuss his dog, Penelope.

Kaleah can coach on job hunting, networking, carving out a laeadership role when starting a new job and advocating for yourself as a black young woman in predominantly older and white newsrooms.

I can mentor reporters and producers on storytelling, writing and crafting compelling TV.

I can coach on topics related to government oversight, police accountability and breaking news.