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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I can coach on GA and investigative reporting to get high-impact results.
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.
I can mentor on how to balance investigative-level content with day-turn deadlines.
Sara can coach on project management, boosting productivity, giving/accepting feedback and collaboration.
I can mentor on anchoring, MMJ reporting and newsroom leadership.
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.
Marisa can help with investigative reporting, narrative writing, staying organized, trauma-informed interviews, public records, career advice and more.
I can coach on managing mental health in news and navigating the entertainment business
Sam can coach about finding career paths in journalism outside of the newsroom, managing cross-functional projects and leading through uncertainty.

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Reese Oxner

Product Manager
Reese can coach on product thinking, product management, career growth, career hunting, working remotely, and work-life balance.