Media Mentors

Chris can speak to journalists about newsroom management, story development, watchdog journalism and projects.

Ty can mentor on Photojournalism and Video Journalism, Long-term photo essays, working in hostile environments, editing and photography related questions.

Jacob can coach source-building, covering national and local government, finding the best stories and navigating the job market.

Marcela Pérez Barros can mentor on public speaking, media relations, and communication strategy.

Kat can coach on leadership, management of news teams and projects, practical innovation and experimentation in newsrooms, project management, video and photo journalism.

Janie can chat about learning to code, building interactive charts, maps, and tools, and local news.

Nelly can coach on broadcast journalism, investigative techniques, news product and project management, leadership, public speaking, and career development. She can also mentors journalists on solutions journalism and systems thinking, identifying systemic issues and root causes, and reporting on effective solutions through news/ feature reports, and product design

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.

Colleen can coach on switching between mediums and reporting pieces for multiple platforms, as well as making the jump from a newsroom to freelance reporting.