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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Vishakha can coach on audio and video reporting, diversifying skills, navigating newsrooms (particularly as a non-citizen), and balancing creative side projects.
Jeremy can coach emerging reporters on managing early-career workloads, building expertise on a beat and sharpening investigative skills.
I can coach on how to build contacts in the community and how to find great, local stories.
Happy to connect on building meaningful news products/experiences, leading culture change in legacy newsrooms, workflow/automations, photojournalism, local reportingediting. Or anything else that’s applicable!
Gracie can coach on finding your first job, actually enjoying networking, working on a small team, and advocating for the value of engaged journalism.
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Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism
Rawan Damen can coach on finding a career in documentaries, investigations, planning an international collaboration and field work, in addition to facing challenges as a female journalist.
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 GA and investigative reporting to get high-impact results.
I can coach on helping new journalists empower themselves to harness the true essence of storytelling.

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