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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Sam can coach about finding career paths in journalism outside of the newsroom, managing cross-functional projects and leading through uncertainty.
Richard can talk about creating colorful audio stories, engaging local communities, building relationships with sources and understanding journalism ethics.
Jeremy can coach emerging reporters on managing early-career workloads, building expertise on a beat and sharpening investigative skills.
Natalie can help you with everything from visuals to copy editing and figuring out the best way to diversify your skills.
I can coach on marketing to diverse audiences, crisis management and managing international teams.
Janie can chat about learning to code, building interactive charts, maps, and tools, and local news.
Izz can coach on figuring out your role as you go, combining audience and traditional reporting techniques to serve your audience and how being part of underrepresented groups in journalism can bring strength and joy to your newsroom.
Reese can coach on product thinking, product management, career growth, career hunting, working remotely, and work-life balance.
Ty can mentor on Photojournalism and Video Journalism, Long-term photo essays, working in hostile environments, editing and photography related questions.

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Caitlin can coach on getting starting in journalism, using math and/or programming for journalism and reporting abroad.