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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I have a diverse background helping newsrooms solve problems with technical solutions and product thinking. I’m not sure the type of person I could help just yet but I love helping others so I would be happy to help anyone you all consider a match for my background and experience.
Business journalism, tech journalism, reporting, editing, management
I can coach on helping new journalists empower themselves to harness the true essence of storytelling.
Meena Thiruvengadam can coach on building a freelance career, what students can do now as freelancers and making travel a way of life.
Khalil can coach individuals and team on bringing newsrooms closer to audiences, with focuses on user needs, product and AI.
I can mentor on anchoring, MMJ reporting and newsroom leadership.
Lisa is a national-award winning investigative reporter.
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.
Ghazala can coach on standards and ethics, having difficult conversations, and professional development opportunities.

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I can coach on managing mental health in news and navigating the entertainment business