Media Mentors

I can mentor on handling daily job stress, finding fulfillment in journalism, and strengthening investigative reporting.

I can mentor folks looking to enter the world of graphics/data journalism. I also have experience navigating visa hassles as an international person in the newsroom.

I can coach on marketing to diverse audiences, crisis management and managing international teams.

I can coach on GA and investigative reporting to get high-impact results.

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.

Goodness can coach aspiring journalists on investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, and digital skills. I guide them in crafting compelling stories, mastering data journalism, and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance their reporting. My mentorship also covers ethical journalism practices and strategies for building a successful career in the media industry.

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.

Branislava is an experienced mentor specializing in video production, editing, ethical implementation of AI in newsrooms, and audience engagement. She guides professionals in utilizing cutting-edge technologies to create media content, foster meaningful connections with audiences, and enhance storytelling through innovation.

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.