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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Elliot can coach on: data visualization design and process, developing interactive graphics, working in business/finance journalism, and making a move from the newsroom to product development.
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.
Stephanie can provide insights into data journalism, local reporting and investigative projects. She can also give advice to students looking to secure internships or their first job.
I can coach on social media content production and creation, homepage curation and editing, digital and social audience development, and increasingly, product management.
Justin can coach on time management, managing burnout, navigating beat changes, building sources and advocating for yourself.
I can inspire my mentees to pursue meaningful, impactful work focused on equity and community empowerment.
Caitlin can coach on getting starting in journalism, using math and/or programming for journalism and reporting abroad.
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.
Sandra is a veteran news producer in a top 5 market who trains and mentors new producers at her station.

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