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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Marc can coach skills including on-camera presentation, writing, producing, live shots, interview techniques, videography and editing.
Gracie can coach on finding your first job, actually enjoying networking, working on a small team, and advocating for the value of engaged journalism.
Tahiat can coach on job hunting, freelancing, developing new skillsets, career pivots and working remotely.
Chris can speak to journalists about newsroom management, story development, watchdog journalism and projects.
Lisa is a national-award winning investigative reporter.
I can mentor folks looking to enter the world of graphics/data journalism. I also have experience navigating visa hassles as an international person in the newsroom.
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.
Erika can chat about the news nerd community and career paths within it as well as about all types of nonprofit admin/leadership stuff including fundraising, budgeting, planning, and especially shared leadership.
I can help with finding your niche, creating networks and refining pitches.

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Michelle Brister

Michelle Brister

Head of audience development
Michelle can mentor on working well with stakeholders across the business and newsroom (bridge role), developing high-performance teams, using product/design thinking frameworks in the newsroom, working on transformation to audience-first journalism, and engaging audiences using social media, newsletters and community.