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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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.
Gracie can coach on finding your first job, actually enjoying networking, working on a small team, and advocating for the value of engaged journalism.
I can mentor reporters and producers on storytelling, writing and crafting compelling TV.
Goodness can coach aspiring journalists on investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, and digital skills. I guide them in crafting compelling stories, mastering data journalism, and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance their reporting. My mentorship also covers ethical journalism practices and strategies for building a successful career in the media industry.
Karina can coach on navigating internships, finding the big picture in local stories and fighting imposter syndrome.
Project (Product) Manager/Broadcast and Investigative Journalist
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 can mentor on how to balance investigative-level content with day-turn deadlines.
Ghazala can coach on standards and ethics, having difficult conversations, and professional development opportunities.
I can offer advice on investigations, political, environmental and GA reporting.

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Aaron Brezel

Aaron Brezel

Software Engineer
Aaron can provide insight into the intersection of journalism and software engineering.