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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Business journalism, tech journalism, reporting, editing, management
Caroline can help with editing website portfolios, resumes, cover letters and navigating an internship/job search, particularly in the audience engagement space. Caroline also has expertise with working in nonprofit newsrooms and small audience teams.
I can help coach creative writing and storytelling and evolving in this transforming industry.
I can inspire my mentees to pursue meaningful, impactful work focused on equity and community empowerment.
I can coach people on audience metrics, Mailchimp, product development for small newsrooms and how to sell it. I was also newsroom chief for 3 years and can teach about editorial planning and tools that help
Reese can coach on product thinking, product management, career growth, career hunting, working remotely, and work-life balance.
Natalie can coach on audience engagement, having difficult conversations, managing burnout, data analysis and digital strategy
I can help any up and coming journalist with navigating the first years of their career.
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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Vishakha Darbha

Vishakha Darbha

Audio Producer
Vishakha can coach on audio and video reporting, diversifying skills, navigating newsrooms (particularly as a non-citizen), and balancing creative side projects.