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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Andrew can coach on engaging with different communities, creating products that improve people’s lives, applying product thinking in journalism, creating side projects that support the industry
I can mentor on how to balance investigative-level content with day-turn deadlines.
Sara can coach on navigating your first job, combatting imposter syndrome, starting a new beat and breaking into political and/or fact-checking reporting.
I can help coach creative writing and storytelling and evolving in this transforming industry.
I can coach on managing mental health in news and navigating the entertainment business
Kat can coach on leadership, management of news teams and projects, practical innovation and experimentation in newsrooms, project management, video and photo journalism.
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.
Christina can coach on internships, fellowships, early career jobs and networking.
I can metor on video editing and graphic design and well as Journalistic practices.

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Stephanie Lamm

Stephanie Lamm

Data 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.